Legal Malpractice Assistance | Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court of Illinois
One Prudential Plaza, 130 East Randolph Drive, Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60601
Eligibility
Anyone with a complaint against a lawyer in Illinois
Required documents
Call or visit website to confirm any requirements
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
312-565-0997
Voice·
Registration Fax
800-826-8625
Voice·
Toll Free
312-565-2600
Voice·
Main
312-565-2320
Fax·
Fax
Websitehttps://www.iardc.org
Languages
English
Application process
(1) Mail complaints against attorneys, complaints about the unauthorized practice of law, and claims for the client protection program using forms available from website (2) Call for ethics inquiries (3) Call or email for all other inquiries (no walk-ins)
Fees
No Fees
Service area
IL
Registers attorneys and investigates complaints of misconduct filed against attorneys who practice law in Illinois and individuals who engage in the unauthorized practice of law in Illinois. Provides guidance regarding ethics issues and, under some circumstances, reimbursement to clients who have lost money or property because of dishonest conduct by Illinois licensed attorneys.
Date of Last Formal Update
10/07/2025
Data provided by
211 DuPage County
What's Here
Providing organization
Attorney Registration Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court of Illinois
Registers attorneys and investigates complaints of misconduct filed against attorneys who practice law in Illinois and individuals who engage in the unauthorized practice of law in Illinois. Provides guidance regarding ethics issues and, under some circumstances, reimbursement to clients who have lost money or property because of dishonest conduct by Illinois licensed attorneys.