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The mission of ISBA Criminal Justice Section
- to work for a system of criminal justice that fairly protects the accused, the accuser, and the public in general;
- to seek or oppose change, as considered appropriate, by legislative activity, recommendations on court rules and recommendations to agencies; and
- to educate and inform lawyers and the general public through newsletters, seminars and other appropriate channels of communication.
Related Articles
Current Newsletter — January 2026
Recent Related Cases
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Waiver of Counsel | N.D. Ill., Eastern Div.
Federal 7th Circuit / Criminal
U.S. v. Salley, No. 22-3278 (February 10, 2026) (LEE) Affirmed. -
Due Process | 2d Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Criminal
People v. Kilkelly, 2026 IL App (2d) 240776 (February 10, 2026) Lake Co. (SCHOSTOK) Affirmed. -
Criminal Sexual Abuse | 3d Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Criminal
People v. Harvey, 2026 IL App (3d) 240690 (February 10, 2026) Kankakee Co. (BRENNAN) Reversed. -
Double Jeopardy | 2d Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Criminal
People v. Munoz, 2026 IL App (2d) 250025 (February 9, 2026) Kane Co. (KENNEDY) Affirmed. -
Motion to Suppress | N.D. Ill., Eastern Div.
Federal 7th Circuit / Criminal
U.S. v. Carrazco-Martinez, No. 24-2819 (February 5, 2026) (LEE) Affirmed.
Upcoming CLE
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February 24 to June 30Online
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March 4Online
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March 11Online
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March 11Online
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March 17Online
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April 16Online
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April 21Online
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May 7Online
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May 19Online
Other Events
- February 20, 2026 | | Zoom
- March 6, 2026 | | Zoom
Tools and Resources
- Criminal Justice discussion group is available to section members via the Criminal Justice community in ISBA Central
- The Criminal Justice Section directory is available to all ISBA members
- Useful links