HOW TO SUBMIT A REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION


Filing a Request for an Investigation of an Attorney  |  Effect on Your Legal Rights  |  Other Information Provided by the ARDC 

REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION OF A LAWYER FORM

Request an investigation of an Illinois lawyer by printing, completing and returning this form to the Chicago or Springfield ARDC offices.  The Chicago office is located at 130 East Randolph Drive, Suite 1500, 60601-6219.  The Springfield office is located at the One North Old Capitol Plaza, Suite 333, 62701-1625.

1. Your name: ____________________________________________

Street Address: ____________________________________________

City: _____________________  State: _____  Zip: ________________

Home Phone Number:  ________________________________

Cell Phone Number: __________________________________

Business Phone Number: _______________________________

2. Name of Lawyer you are complaining about: __________________________________

Name of Law Firm: _____________________________________________________

Street Address: ________________________________________________________

City: ____________________ State: _____ Zip: ___________________

Phone Number: _______________________________

3. Did you employ the lawyer?

Yes _____

If yes, when was the lawyer hired? ______________________

How much did you pay for the lawyer? ___________________

No _____

If no, what is your connection to the lawyer? _________________________

4. If your complaint relates to a lawsuit, please give the following:

Name of court (for example: Circuit Court of Cook County): ________________________________________________________________

Name of case: _____________________________________________________

Case number: ______________________________________________________

5. Please describe what the lawyer did or failed to do that you believe may have been improper.  If you employed the lawyer, explain what you employed the lawyer to do.  Include important dates and names, addresses and telephone numbers of witnesses and other people involved.  Do not include opinions or arguments.  Attach copies of any documents that support your complaint, such as fee agreements, receipts, checks, letters and court papers.

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Date: ____________________      Signature: __________________________________________

 


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