Many Illinois residents go about their daily routine without giving any thought to legal issues. Yet some legal problems, like some illnesses, can occur without warning.

Our purpose here is to help you foresee potential legal hazards, recognize everyday legal problems, and provide a bit of guidance about which legal issues you can handle by yourself and which ones may require professional assistance.

Speaking of professionals, find out if your lawyer is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association or the Madison County Bar Association. Download a list of members in Madison county by last name or by city .

Protect Your Family and Yourself

ISBA LEGAL HEALTH CHECKUP

This timely guide covers seven legal categories (car, family, finding a lawyer, home, money, health, and estate) and provides some basic facts about Illinois law. While the guide is not meant to take the place of professional legal advice (laws constantly change), it can help you identify potential legal problems. It can also provide guidance about whether you can handle a legal situation by yourself or if you need the training of a licensed professional.

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LEGAL NOTICE (You knew we’d have one.)
Because laws change every day, information on this site, or on any site to which we link, does not constitute legal advice. If you have questions about the application of law in a specific case, consult your lawyer.

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Need Help Protecting Your Family and Yourself?

ISBA LAWYER FINDER

There are a number of lawyer referral directories online. But can a search engine provide the most relevant results? That’s precisely the reason why you should begin your search here. This is the only online lawyer directory overseen by the Illinois State Bar Association. Lawyers in our database agree to carry legal malpractice insurance. It’s one more example of their commitment to the profession.

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