State Attorney

The Office of the State Appellate Defender is a state agency, representing indigent persons on appeal in criminal cases when appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court, Appellate Court or Circuit Court. Based in Springfield, Ill., the office operates through five appellate court districts of Illinois. Its Capital Post-Conviction Unit, with offices in Chicago, Ill., represents death row inmates in post-conviction proceedings. The office also organizes a suite training programs in the topics of the new Illinois rules of evidence and Illinois Supreme Court update.

The Office of the Illinois Attorney General, governed by the state of Illinois, annually receives more than 32,575 consumer complaints and Assisted in the prosecution of over 230 criminal cases. The office analyzes and recommends compensation claims to be awarded to the victims of violent crimes and their families. It also processes case referrals from state government agencies and constitutional officers. The Office of the Illinois Attorney General public utilities bureau advocates on the behalf of Illinois consumers before the Illinois Commerce Commission and courts. In addition, the office advocates for older citizens and helps crime victims. Its mediation program assists in resolving disputes and complaints concerning individual consumers and businesses.