Welcome to WCBA
Welcome to the Will County Bar Associations website. The WCBA is a non-profit professional organization dedicated to serving and supporting the legal community. The WCBA is committed to providing education, professional development, and service programs for its 750+ members, the legal profession as well as the local community.
WCBA Objectives
- To maintain the honor and dignity of the profession of law
- To promote an understanding of the law and its application in the community
- To advance the due administration of justice
- To support the ability of the Bar to provide for public service
The WCBA also assists the local community and greater Chicago area through an active Lawyer Referral Service and backs the legal aid program encouraging its members to provide Pro Bono services for those in need. Click here to request a Lawyer Referral.
The Will County Bar Association is governed by a Board of Directors elected by the Association’s members and maintains a professional staff committed to the ongoing support of the association and its members.
State of the Courthouse Luncheon
The WCBA is pleased to welcome Chief Judge Gerald R. Kinney to present the State of the Courthouse address on Thursday January 26, 2012. Check in at the Jacob Henry Mansion Victorian Ballroom begins at 11:30 with lunch being served at noon. The menu includes salad, Chicken Milano over fettuccini, steamed vegetables, rolls and dessert with coffee or tea. The price per attendee is $15.00. As last year’s luncheon sold out and had a waiting list, reservations and payments are required. Please drop off or mail in your payment to:
WCBA
167 N. Ottawa St. Ste. 200
Joliet, IL 60432
Civil Committee Seminar
The committee is sponsoring a 3 CLE hour seminar to be held Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012 at the Joliet Junior College Renaissance Center Ballroom, 214 N. Ottawa St in Joliet. Check in begins at 2:30, with the seminar running from 3:00-6:30PM for 3 general CLE hours. Presenters include local 12th Judicial Circuit Judges presenting on motion practice; Attorney Martin Tully, partner- Katten, Muchin, Rosenman LLP, presenting E-Discovery & Internet Discovery rules for the everyday practitioner; Attorney Susan Smith, partner-Smith Law Office, presenting Updates on Liens and Related issues, including the Health Care Lien Act, Common Fund Doctrine, Medicare and Lien Adjudication. Those interested in attending need to reserve their seat by contacting Sheila at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 815-726-0383.
Criminal Committee Seminar
The committee is sponsoring a seminar on Monday, February 20 at the Joliet Junior College Renaissance Center Ballroom. Check in begins at 8:00 a.m, the seminar running 8:30-12:45 for 3.75 general CLE hours. Topics include zero tolerance and contesting an MDDP extension; reinstatement and RDP hearings; motion to quash and suppress; felony enhancements; and a case law update with panel discussion. Those interested in attending are asked to reserve their seat by contacting Sheila at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 815-726-0383. This, as with all WCBA seminars, is free to our members.
Upcoming 2012 CLE Seminars
The WCBA is happy to announce upcoming CLE seminars, which are always free to our members. Scheduled are:
Civil Committee-January 19
Criminal Committee-February
Probate Committee-April 18
Family Law Committee-May 17
Real Estate-June 6
Other seminars being organized include our Bankruptcy and Juvenile Law committees. Anyone interested in presenting are asked to contact the committee chairs, as listed on the Committee pages. Further information, including amount of CLE credit; locations and times will be announced as it becomes available.