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 FORM

 

Use this form to request an investigation of:

1) an Illinois lawyer;

2) a non-Illinois lawyer who has provided legal services in Illinois; or

3) a non-lawyer who you are claiming has engaged in the unauthorized practice of law in Illinois.

Return the completed form by mail or facsimile to Chicago or Springfield ARDC offices.  The mailing addresses and FAX numbers are:

                        ARDC                                                                                ARDC

130 E. Randolph Dr., Ste. 1500                                        One North Old Capitol Plaza, Ste. 333

                        Chicago, IL 60601-6219                                                    Springfield, IL 62701-1625             

                        FAX: (312) 565-2320                                                         FAX: (217) 522-2417

 

1. Your name: __________________________________________________________________________

Street address: __________________________________________________________________________

City: ________________________________  State: ___________________  Zip: ____________________

Home phone:__________________ Work phone: ___________________ Cell phone:_________________

 

2. Name of lawyer or other person you want to be investigated: ___________________________________

Name of law firm or business: _____________________________________________________________

Street address: __________________________________________________________________________

City: ________________________________  State: ___________________  Zip: ____________________

Phone: _______________________________

 

3. Did you employ the lawyer or other person you are complaining about?

Yes _____       No _____

3a. If you answered yes to question 3:

When did the employment start? ________________________________________

What was the fee agreement?  _________________________________________________________

How much have you paid the lawyer/person to date? _______________________________________

3b. If you answered no to question 3, what is your connection to the lawyer/person? _________________

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4. If your request relates to a court case, please provide the following:

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

Name of case: __________________________________________________________________________

Case number: __________________________________________________________________________

5. Please explain your complaint(s).  Include important dates and names of witnesses and others involved.  Use additional pages if necessary.  Attach copies of documents that support your complaint, such as fee agreements, receipts, checks, letters and court papers.

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Signature: ____________________________________________  Date: ________________________     

 


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