CBA, Public Defender offer CLE incentives for Driver's License Resinstatement Expo volunteers

The Pilsen Neighbors Community Council, Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender, Illinois Secretary of State, the Chicago Bar Association (CBA), and other partners are hosting a Driver's License Reinstatement Expo on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Malcolm X College.

Volunteer attorneys are needed to provide free onsite counseling to individuals looking to reinstate their drivers' licenses. Attorneys will interpret SOS Driving Abstracts, verify information, and provide instruction on clearing suspensions.

There are three two-hour shifts available: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. (Shift 1); 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Shift 2); and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (Shift 3).

In order to entice more volunteers to step forward, the CBA will provide a voucher good for a three-hour CLE seminar to all attorney volunteers.

And -- just as was said in the old Ginsu Knives commercial -- wait! that's not all: The Cook County Public Defender’s office will provide free training on interpreting abstracts via Zoom on August 16 or August 30, 2023, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Two IL MCLE credit will be provided for attendance at the training.

To sign-up for training, a volunteer shift, or more information, please email Danita Ivory at danita.ivory@cookcountyil.gov.