Lawyers in DuPage County, IL

Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) of the Supreme Court of Illinois - The Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) of Illinois operates under the authority of the Illinois Supreme Court, overseeing the registration and discipline of lawyers in the state. Established in 1973, the ARDC handles investigations into lawyer misconduct and unauthorized practice of law, managed by an appointed Administrator and supported by over 80 staff members. It is governed by a seven-member Commission, which includes both lawyers and public members. The Commission also funds its operations through annual fees from registered lawyers and provides educational resources on legal ethics.

Illinois State Bar Association - The largest voluntary state bar in the country, the Illinois State Bar Association has nearly 30,000 members. The ISBA shapes legislation, educates the public, provides professional services to lawyers, and supports the courts and the rule of law. The ISBA is concerned with bringing those who practice law without a license to justice. The Illinois State Bar Association was organized on January 4, 1877, and originally led by Anthony Thornton – a contemporary of Abraham Lincoln.

IACDL - Illinois Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - The Illinois Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers was founded in 1986. The IADCL seeks to preserve the adversarial system of justice, promote study and research and to educate the public and attorneys. In addition to be a professional organization for criminal defense attorneys in Illinois, the IADCL provides attorneys with networking opportunities and the public with attorneys listings for criminal defense.

NELA-IL - Illinois Chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association - The Illinois Chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA-IL) is a dynamic community of legal professionals dedicated to workers' rights. Committed to fair employment practices, the chapter offers resources, advocacy, and networking opportunities. By uniting legal experts, NELA Illinois promotes justice, safeguards employees' rights, and shapes the landscape of labor law in the state.

ITLA - Illinois Trial Lawyers Association - The ITLA is a nonprofit professional association of attorneys who represent plaintiffs in personal injury and other civil cases throughout Illinois. The organization provides networking opportunities and educational resources to its members including Continuing Legal Education (CLE) events. The Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) advocates for fair access to the civil justice system in Illinois and the Constitutional right to a civil jury trial.

DuPage County Bar Association - The DuPage County Bar Association, based in Wheaton, Illinois, serves legal professionals in the 18th Judicial Circuit. It provides continuing legal education (CLE), networking opportunities, and public service programs. The association supports professionalism and ethical practice across all legal disciplines. It also runs a lawyer referral service and community outreach initiatives. Members benefit from access to legal resources, practice-area sections, and events promoting collegiality.

Lawyer Referral Service for DuPage County, Illinois - The DuPage County Bar Association sponsors a Lawyer Referral & Mediation Service from its offices in Wheaton, Illinois. The lawyer referral service helps individuals and businesses find an attorney throughout DuPage County, Kane County, Cook County, Kendall County, Lake County, McHenry County and Will County, Illinois. Attorneys who participate in the service are pre-screened for their area of concentration. The service can help consumers people determine which type of attorney would be best for the case and connect them with a referral.