IL Drivers License Expo Call for Volunteers

Attorney Volunteers Needed for Driver's License Expo

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 driver’s license. Attorneys will interpret SOS Driving Abstracts, verify information, and provide instruction on clearing suspensions. There are three 2-hour shifts available: 8:30-11:30 a.m. (Shift 1); 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (Shift 2); and 1:30-3:30 p.m. (Shift 3). The CBA will provide a voucher good for a 3-hour CLE seminar to all attorney volunteers.

Free Training Available:
The Cook County Public Defender’s office will provide free training on interpreting abstracts via Zoom on August 16 or August 30, 2023, from 3:00-5:00 p.m. 2 IL MCLE credit will be provided for attendance at the training.

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