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april 3, 2023 |
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2023
April Events 4/7/2023 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 4/10/2023 (Mon.) Law Day Committee Meeting 4/11/2023 (Tues.) BOG Meeting 4/12/2023 (Wed.) D&I Committee Meeting Criminal Law Committee Meeting 4/14/2023 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar ADR Meeting 4/17/2023 (Mon.) GAL Committee Meeting 4/18/2023 (Tues.) CLE Event 4/19/2023 (Wed.) 4th District Illinois Appellate Court Oral Arguments 4/21/2023 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 4/25/2023 (Tues.) CLE Committee Meeting 4/28/2023 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 4/25/2023 (Tues.) CLE Committee Meeting MAY EVENTS 5/3/2023 (Wed.) Law Day Celebration Luncheon Family Law Bench/Bar Quarterly Listening Session. 3:30 5/4/2023 (Thurs.) Law Day Social 5/5/2023 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 5/9/2023 (Tues.) BOG Meeting 5/12/2023 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 5/16/2023 (Tues.) CLE Event 5/19/2023 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 5/23/2023 (Tues.) CLE Committee Meeting 5/26/2023 (Fri.) Breakfast with the Bar 5/29/2023 (Mon.) Courthouse Closed Upcoming Save-The-Dates 6/20/2023 (Tues.) Annual Meeting 9/22/2023 (Fri.) CIPA Legal Education Seminar 10/25 & 10/26 (Wed. & Thurs.) MCBA Biennial GAL Conference 12/19/2023 (Tues.) Holiday Luncheon All Court Holidays & Closures |
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JEFFERY ALLEN MORGAN |
Bloomington IL
Passed 1\29\2023 at Carle BroMenn Contact: His Step Daughter-Misty at mistthompson57@gmail.com |
connie l. grandon |
Bloomington IL
Looking for her last Will made 5-6 years ago Contact: Her Son-Justin at 440.915.1603 |
2023
MCBA YOUNG LAWYER OF THE YEAR
AWARD APPLICATION
DEADLINE - April 30th
The MCBA is now accepting nominations for its 2023 Young Lawyer of the Year Award. In order to be considered for the award, one must be (1) under the age of 36 or less than 10 years in practice, and (2) a member in good standing with the McLean County Bar Association. Evaluation criteria include employment history, individual achievements in the practice of law, service to the MCBA, and community/pro bono service.
THE MCLEAN COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION IS ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS
FOR THE
2023 LINCOLN AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
The McLean County Bar Association is seeking nominations for the Lincoln Award of Excellence. Established in 1997, this award seeks to recognize attorneys for their service to the legal community as well as for their contributions to the community. The nominee must be a member of the McLean County Bar Association, respected as a citizen and member of the legal profession and be an example of the best of our profession who has a demonstrated commitment to public service, public good and who has dedicated his/her effort to improve the quality of life in our community and society.
Retired attorneys who were involved in these activities during their career are also eligible to be nominated.
Retired attorneys who were involved in these activities during their career are also eligible to be nominated.
NOMINATION DEADLINE - APRIL 7
PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES
Pro bono attorney needed
We have a client needing assistance with changing her last name back to her maiden name. Client was divorced in 2015. If you are willing to take this case, please contact Stacy James at sjames@pslegal.org
committee updates
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*Next Meeting: Wednesday, April 12 noon
5th Floor Jury Assembly Room at L&J Center *Topics: see the Newsletter by clicking on the logo to the left |
recording opportunities
4th District Illinois Appellate Court
Oral Arguments
Wednesday, April 19, check-in begins 10.30 am
4th District Illinois Appellate Court Oral Arguments at ISU
Every member of the audience will need to pass through a metal detector.
Every member of the audience will need to pass through a metal detector.
The Department of Politics and Government has formalized the venue for the Fourth District Illinois Appellate Court oral argument that the department is co-sponsoring with the McLean County Bar Association. The event will take place on Wednesday, April 19 at 11:00 a.m. in the Prairie Room in the Bone Student Center. Everyone who enters the room must pass through a metal detector. Doors will open a half hour before the argument to allow people to get screened.
Carla Bender, the appellate clerk for the fourth district, has advised me that People v. Marzette is the case set for oral argument at ISU. The defendant was convicted of attempted first degree murder after a bench trial and sentenced to 43 years in prison. The issues raised by the defense are:
- The defendant’s convictions should be vacated where it was improper to convict him based on a theory of accountability. Alternatively, the firearm enhancement imposed should be vacated because there was insufficient evidence to demonstrate that he discharged a firearm.
- The circuit court erred by committing a number of evidentiary errors that resulted in it relying on improper evidence when convicting the defendant.
- Trial counsel was ineffective for failing to call witnesses who would have supported the defense.
The rules for audience cell phones are stringent.
Phones need to be either silenced or powered off for the duration of the presentation.
If a phone makes sound during the presentation, the owner will be ushered out.
Phones need to be either silenced or powered off for the duration of the presentation.
If a phone makes sound during the presentation, the owner will be ushered out.
Save the Date
registration coming soon
registration coming soon
Tuesday, May 16 - CLE Court Technology Roundtable: with Judges & Clerks & Admin
Friday, September 22 - Central Illinois Paralegal Association Legal Education Seminar
Wednesday & Thursday, October 25 & 26 - MCBA Biennial GAL Conference
Friday, September 22 - Central Illinois Paralegal Association Legal Education Seminar
Wednesday & Thursday, October 25 & 26 - MCBA Biennial GAL Conference
Dunn Law Firm, LLP – 100 Years of Excellence
WELCOMES
WELCOMES
attorney Andrew Gertsch
Dunn Law Firm, LLP welcomes Andrew Gertsch as its newest Immigration Attorney. Andrew is originally from Momence, IL. He graduated from Olivet Nazarene University in 2018. He then earned his Juris Doctor from Southern Illinois University School of Law and passed the Illinois bar exam in 2021. Also in 2021, he was admitted to the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois. Andrew started his career at the firm of Barmann Bohlen & Scott in Kankakee, IL. His immediate experience with both transactional work and litigation has already proven very helpful as he now focuses exclusively on immigration law handling work visa, green card, and citizenship applications.
heartland bank & trust company
WELCOMES
paralegal stephanie gramlich
new to your office?
or maybe an attorney/staff 'on the move'?
If your office has new attorneys and staff, then we would like to update membership on your additions! Maybe you have an attorney making moves within your office. Please click on the link below to submit a little about the new addition and feel free to add a photo as well.
career opportunities
office space available
105 n. center street - downtown blooomington
office - for sale
Downtown Bloomington is home to over 100 shops, restaurants, and services ready to provide you with distinctive merchandise and friendly small town customer service. You can be apart of what makes Downtown great in owning this spectacularly cared for former law office. The property has three stories and a full basement, private offices, conference rooms, storage, vaults, restrooms, library and more.
posted February 2023
Office Space Available
Located one block from the McLean County Law & Justice Center, two offices (209 sq. ft. & 108 sq. ft.) available for rent. The offices are ideal for a single office user or a professional with an administrative assistant. Both offices are newly painted, fully furnished, and move-in ready. Offices have access to kitchen/break room. Conference room available for reservation. Parking included.
For more information, call or text (708) 831-2733.
For more information, call or text (708) 831-2733.
posted January 2023
OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE
2nd Floor
121 N Main St., Bloomington, IL
3,625 sq. ft. Total. Smaller space units available.
Parking on site
Call or Text 309-868-1604
posted November 2022
2nd Floor
121 N Main St., Bloomington, IL
3,625 sq. ft. Total. Smaller space units available.
Parking on site
Call or Text 309-868-1604
posted November 2022
bar committee activities
2023
Law Day Committee Meeting - April 10 12:15 pm
BOG Meeting - April 11 noon
Diversity & Inclusion Committee Meeting – April 12 noon
Criminal Law Committee Meeting - April 12 noon
Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee [ADR] Meeting - April 14 noon
GAL Committee Meeting - April 17 noon
Underwood Committee Meeting - April 18 noon
CLE Committee Meeting - April 25 noon
Quarterly Family Law Bench/Bar Listening Session - May 3 3.30 pm
Criminal Law Committee Meeting - May 10 noon
Law Day Committee Meeting - April 10 12:15 pm
BOG Meeting - April 11 noon
Diversity & Inclusion Committee Meeting – April 12 noon
Criminal Law Committee Meeting - April 12 noon
Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee [ADR] Meeting - April 14 noon
GAL Committee Meeting - April 17 noon
Underwood Committee Meeting - April 18 noon
CLE Committee Meeting - April 25 noon
Quarterly Family Law Bench/Bar Listening Session - May 3 3.30 pm
Criminal Law Committee Meeting - May 10 noon