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.  

State of the Courthouse Address - Please join us in welcoming Chief Judge Gerald Kinney as he presents the State of the Courthouse at the Jacob Henry Mansion in the Victorian Ballroom on Wednesday February 24, 2010 beginning at 11:30 with lunch being served at noon.  Cost is $18.50 per attendee with the menu being salad and rolls, chicken piccata served with potato and vegetable.  Please mail in or drop off your reservation and payment no later than Wednesday Feb. 17, 2010 to the 
          WCBA
          167 N. Ottawa St. Ste 200
          Joliet, IL 60432

Criminal Committee Seminar - This seminar, which is free to our members, will be held Friday February 12, 2010 at Bicentennial Park, 201 W. Jefferson St. in Joliet.  Check in begins at 7:30AM with the seminar running from 8:00 until 12:30, worth 3.5 general CLE hours.  Register today by contacting Sheila at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or calling 815-726-0383.

CLE Seminar Schedule - The WCBA is pleased to announce other upcoming CLE seminars scheduled for this spring.  All seminars are free to our members.  Topics, times, and available CLE credits will be announced closer to the dates.  Please watch for further information regarding:
          March 16 - Civil committee seminar
          April 10 - Bankruptcy committee seminar
          April - Probate committee seminar
          May - Family law committee seminar
          June - Real estate committee seminar
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.