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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 — September 2026
Recent Related Cases
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Evidence | N.D. Ill., Eastern Div.
Federal 7th Circuit / Criminal
U.S. v. Howard, No. 25-2164 (September 25, 2026) (BRENNAN) Affirmed. -
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel | 1st Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Criminal
People v. Gordon, 2026 IL App (1st) 250937 (September 25, 2026) 5th Div./Cook Co. (ODEN JOHNSON) Reversed. -
Motion to Suppress | 1st Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Criminal
People v. Qualls, 2026 IL App (1st) 250732 (September 25, 2026) 6th Div./Cook Co. (GAMRATH) Reversed. -
Assessment Waiver
Illinois Supreme Court / Criminal
People v. Nibbelin, 2026 IL 131825 (September 24, 2026) (ROCHFORD) Appellate court judgment affirmed, remanded. -
Aggravated DUI
Illinois Supreme Court / Criminal
People v. Aguilar, 2026 IL 131382 (September 24, 2026) Appellate court judgment affirmed, circuit court judgment affirmed as modified.
Upcoming CLE
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September 15 to January 26Online
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October 14Online
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October 20Online
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November 4Online
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November 6Chicago
Other Events
- October 2, 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