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.  

The objectives of the WCBA are:  

• 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.  

Civil Litigation Committee Seminar - On Tuesday March 23, 2010 the civil law committee will hold their seminar at The Department Restaurant, on the corner of Chicago and Cass Streets in Joliet.  Check in begins at 3:00 with the seminar starting promptly at 3:30 and ending at 6:30 for 3 general CLE hours.  Nine different presenters will discuss topics including workers comp, affirmative defenses, admission of photos, and other topics.  Please register by contacting Sheila at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  or 815-726-0383.  This seminar, as will all WCBA seminars, is free to our members.

Bankruptcy Committee Seminar - All are invited to attend the seminar on Saturday April 10, 2010 in the juror’s room at the Will County Courthouse, 14 W. Jefferson St. in Joliet for 3 general CLE hours.  The Honorable Eugene Wedoff, Bankruptcy Judge Northern District of Illinois, will discuss means testing and Denise DeLaurent, United States Department of Justice, will address issues arising in consumer cases with UST.  Check in will begin at 8:30 with the seminar beginning promptly at 9:00 and ending at noon.   This seminar, as with all WCBA seminars, is free to our members.   Please register by contacting Sheila at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  or 815-726-0383. 

Upcoming Seminars - Please check back for further information as 3 more seminars are being planned:

        April-Probate Committee
        May-Family Law Committee
        June-Real Estate Committee

To register for any seminar, please contact Sheila at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  or call 815-726-0383.

Bench and Bar Event - On Thursday April 29, 2010 the bench and bar committee is proud to present Mr. Bill Kurtis as the honored guest of the Will County Bar Association.  The evening will begin with hors d’oeuvres at 5:00, dinner served at 6:00 followed by a presentation by Mr. Kurtis.  The event will be held at The Jacob Henry Mansion in the Victorian Ballroom.  Seating is limited, so WCBA members are urged to your respond with payment as soon as possible.  Cost is only $25.00 per person with a cash bar, for those reserving their seats by Monday April 12.  Reservations made after April 12 will increase the cost to $50.00 per person.  Contact Sheila with any questions at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  or 815-726-0383.

Golf Outing - Mark your calendar-the Annual WCBA Golf Outing will be held Friday June 11, 2010 at Broken Arrow Golf Course in Lockport.  Sponsorship opportunities are available.  If you are interested in sponsoring a tee, beer cart, dinner, etc. please contact Sheila at 815-726-0383.  Information regarding golf and dinner costs will be available soon.