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Justice without Jargon: Plain Language Writing
Plain language drafting helps ensure clear and effective communication with clients and the courts. This course will cover the importance of plain language resources to the access to justice movement, as well as specific techniques for incorporating plain language into your legal writing.
We will walk through examples that will help you transform traditional legalese into readable, accessible language that conveys your meaning in a clear and powerful way. Finally, we will discuss tools that can help you improve your plain language drafting.
Note: CLE credit is not available for watching the recording of Justice without Jargon.
Justice without Jargon features insights from:
Alison Spanner, Director of Access to Justice & Strategic Planning, Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts;
Tracy Simmons, Legal Content Manager, Illinois Legal Aid Online; and
Marcin Gulik, Promotion and Translation Manager, Illinois Legal Aid Online.
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Happy ILAO Day 2024!
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On March 8 each year, we celebrate Illinois Legal Aid Online or ILAO Day with a resounding 'thank you' to all those who have supported and inspired ILAO since 2001 to open opportunities for justice.
ILAO celebrates Transgender Awareness Week
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ILAO stands in appreciation of the beautiful spectrum of gender identities that enrich our world. ILAO's tools educate transgender people on their legal rights and how to exercise those rights, including fair housing, changing gender markers on a birth certificate, bathroom access, and more. Website: www.illinoislegalaid.org/
ILAO - Domestic Violence Resources for survivors
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For Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we honor survivors and the advocates who help them. If you or someone you know is in danger, call the Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline at 877-863-6338.
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ILAO champions the courage of self-advocacy, especially in those who have been historically shut out of the legal system. The legal system was not designed for single moms, people transitioning, or those living with disabilities. Each day, people are faced with trying to navigate a legal system that was not designed for them. Some give up. Others persist - like Nicole and Tobias, who leveraged ...
What to do if someone you know was arrested by the police
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This video explains initial steps to taken when someone you know has been #arrested by the #police. Read more: bit.ly/3lrAEz1 #Illinois
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Obtenga hasta $60,000 del estado de Illinois para pagar la hipoteca vencida (long version)
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Komentáře

  • @jose98937
    @jose98937 Před 7 dny

    Thanks for producing this real simulation of the court processes. helpful.

  • @bossladymoneyshaw4974

    I wish in you were in dallas tx. I would hire you.

  • @GunnerSantana
    @GunnerSantana Před 24 dny

    do u know of any civil rights attorneys in orange county california that can be trusted?

  • @pobodysnerfect4319
    @pobodysnerfect4319 Před měsícem

  • @karfndaltin4652
    @karfndaltin4652 Před měsícem

    What aboit a string of them multidistrict?

  • @abrahamgomez653
    @abrahamgomez653 Před měsícem

    Im not suing the police Im getting them to release me.

  • @claritybyconnection6488
    @claritybyconnection6488 Před měsícem

    Very Informative, thank you!

  • @JapanSpr94
    @JapanSpr94 Před měsícem

    Great presentation Counselor. From Atlanta. ✊🏿 ⚖️ ❤️

  • @BillOtinger
    @BillOtinger Před 2 měsíci

    Absolute Immunity MUST be OUTLAWYED if we are Going to EVOLVE to a More CIVILIZED SOCIETY,

  • @michelej9496
    @michelej9496 Před 2 měsíci

    One can't sue a law enforcement for nonfeasance?

  • @XiamiiClz
    @XiamiiClz Před 2 měsíci

    😢

  • @nwchrista
    @nwchrista Před 2 měsíci

    Does the equal protection clause allow me to obtain equal protections offered in a more favorable state in the state of the alleged violation? In this case, Washington State has encoded protections for drivers from unmarked cops but South Carolina does not. Said another way ...Legal protections in WA not offered in SC... Can I obtain those protections in SC?

  • @nwchrista
    @nwchrista Před 2 měsíci

    Very informative. If the cop seized you from your vehicle, didn't read you your rights, and never specifically stated, you're under arrest, and never identified himself, leaving it to you to guess and assume whether he's actually law enforcement, would I have a case for false arrest, kidnapping, and false imprisonment? Same question for willfully ignoring your stated 4th and 5th amendment rights, openly stating on video, you don't have any and I don't have to protect them. Since I appealed their take decision in the same court, would I still be able to take the case to the proper venue later, where the appeal was evidently ignored? What do you do when they ignored all your pretrial briefs, affidavits, and motions?

  • @user-tq8to6ct9j
    @user-tq8to6ct9j Před 2 měsíci

    🇺🇸 🚔 REALLY America Already has more REAL American REAL citizen's already in REAL.prisons really more than any other nation's on Earth.🌎

  • @user-tq8to6ct9j
    @user-tq8to6ct9j Před 2 měsíci

    🇺🇸 🚔 🚔 🚔 🚔 🇺🇸. REALLY THANK YOU FOR YOUR video. Most ALL Real American Real citizens REALLY DO NOT KNOW OKAY they COULD Sue a police officer FOR putting REAL lies ON REAL reports All across the United State's 🚔 🚔 🚔 🚔 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

  • @JohnDrake-jd1kb
    @JohnDrake-jd1kb Před 2 měsíci

    God bless 😢

  • @robertlangen6238
    @robertlangen6238 Před 2 měsíci

    Excellent presentation of a complex topic. I didn't see any information on how to collective judgement if the defendant refuses to pay..

  • @user-rb1xb6dp9n
    @user-rb1xb6dp9n Před 2 měsíci

    I'm in Maine and the swat team smashed my two windows and trashed my apartment in my room and my daughter and two granddaughters rooms and they were looking for someone who was not living in our house and they was never their I have videos of the seen and I was violated by them and they thought it was funny when my son upstairs told them they don't live their and they pulled his mother in law out of her car and cuffed her and held her for almost a half hour and she was just pulling up at the same time and they violated all our rights

  • @ralphflores3971
    @ralphflores3971 Před 3 měsíci

    How do I find an attorney to sue the texas department of corrections

  • @filmcops12
    @filmcops12 Před 3 měsíci

    thanks this video helped alot

  • @user-bw2nw7xw9n
    @user-bw2nw7xw9n Před 3 měsíci

    WHERES- THE LINK / FOR POLICE COMPLAINTS DATA PLEASE/ THANKS! GREAT PRESENTATION!!

  • @jameemaree4602
    @jameemaree4602 Před 3 měsíci

    Do you represent all counties of IL or only Chicago area? I have a IDHR complaint filed but now looking for representation. I am in Western IL, and prefer to find a lawyer that is a lion in the courtroom. Short summary - DV caused me to go on FMLA from my teaching position, extra medical leave was req’d and dr documentation was provided. I was fired from my position during this time. HR lied on my unemployment appeal hearing call and the Judge called her out so that is also documented by audio if IDES truly keeps those recordings. The school district also cancelled medical insurance that my kids and I had RETROACTIVELY, without notice ahead of time. Sooo much more to this - These are only a small portion of what occurred. Equipped for Equality helped me thru the different moving pieces my employer kept attempting while I was on leave. They said I have a far bigger case than I realize and I’ve had other attorneys tell me the same at various agencies I’ve tried to seek knowledge or resources. I’ve decided it’s just best that I find representation bc I don’t know all the ins and outs of this stuff. I am hopeful to find someone prior to IDHR making contact with me, so that I have all areas covered when that time comes. Iwill be submitting at least 2 VESSA complaints as well (school district and HR gal). I do believe I also have 2 potential medical VESSA complaints as well, but have not spoke with a lawyer yet to know for sure. Each time I make contact with a law office and they ask questions, I start reliving my initial DV that subsequently caused the rest of all these massive life “rocks” falling. It’s just a shit show tbh and Very overwhelming as one can imagine. all the while also trying to navigate the waters of applying for disability and the hurdles that a lack of income for over a year has caused my children and I. I have spreadsheet timeline drafted and is a work in progress, as I also will be cross referencing the actual piece of evidence within the spreadsheet as well for whomever does represent me. (Yes, spreadsheet maybe that is too over the top, lol - with time, dates, contacts, and evidence cross referenced all in one place) Originally, at the very beginning of FMLA when I thought it was only intimidation and manipulation attempts by HR - I told Equipped for Equality that if I pursued anything I would only want extensive policy changes at the schooo district for any potential trial other DV victims in further. Now, after all the other pieces that they did to the children and I - or caused - I want a lion that will conquer this for the kids & I. My town is so small that it’s know. To be the “good ole boys” within the offices and also courts so I have to look outside surrounding nine counties. I want to help other survivors in similar circumstances to see that they should not be scared of reporting their violent attacks, even if their world falls apart for a time. Survivors don’t need to be silenced anymore and I long to find someone that feels the same way regarding the implications survivors face while the attackers walk away with a slap on wrist then back to their everyday normal life. I want the outcome of my case to create a new precedence within case documents/history for other lawyers to use in their Clients cases. I never dreamt I would be experiencing this in my lifetime, and the only good that has come from it so far - it lit a FIRE inside me that will fight for change, boldly pursue advocacy for policy and law changes. But, first…. It is crucial that I get my life back to some resemblance of a new realm of normal. Ideally, handing this case off to a lawyer so that I can get started on advocating for change and be the voice for other survivors. They need to know they aren’t forgotten - that they are heard - and that they matter. I will become that voice for them. This post was not supposed to be this long lol. I was only going to ask if you represent all counties of IL - oops!!! I guess in closing, I would ask that if you do not personally or within your office have someone - can you give me some of your recommendations about who may fit my desired “ideal” attorney?

  • @breaktide251
    @breaktide251 Před 3 měsíci

    46:00 fucking exactly

  • @chadha1412
    @chadha1412 Před 3 měsíci

    Crooks! Child support workers should all be in jail it is so unconstitutional.

  • @poetryinmotion8112
    @poetryinmotion8112 Před 3 měsíci

    How do I sue the police, even though I believe they are a force for good?

  • @JusticeforJessica-Gomez
    @JusticeforJessica-Gomez Před 3 měsíci

    Luckily Nevada has taken qualified immunity away❤️👍

  • @MikeFATBOYZMichaelidis
    @MikeFATBOYZMichaelidis Před 3 měsíci

    My cases have 2 very good explanations of Strickland and multiple Brady violations among several others. It's not right that someone discovers their rights have been violated so many times in such severe ways by 3 judges, 2 cops, The main jail, 3 prosecutors and 2 defense attorneys... and cannot find representation because you're poor. disgraceful.

  • @devenwithtwoes5856
    @devenwithtwoes5856 Před 3 měsíci

    Iv been looking for this video , i first watched it years ago and i could never find it again. Maybe its reposted or censorship......

  • @dwsmyyth3480
    @dwsmyyth3480 Před 3 měsíci

    The official paperwork filed by CPS states that all information within the complaint are true under the penalty of perjury. End of legal argument.

  • @chasthanhburns123
    @chasthanhburns123 Před 3 měsíci

    Does anyone know if it would violate a persons 14th amendment if the judge said in open court he was finding the accused guilty because the law as written was ambiguous?

  • @daphnemorris9817
    @daphnemorris9817 Před 3 měsíci

    It’s so sad that they say we have rights but the only way to prove we have right that cost money to so you can violate are rights because we don’t have the money to love it it’s a joke

  • @mysterii7675
    @mysterii7675 Před 3 měsíci

    Wow, So glad to have found this page, I wish I could find a lady like her in Colorado, the police ran me in my house, due to a false report. held my children at gun point, fell on my six month old grandaughter in her car seat, which we got on recording, smashed her, slammed me and said i had a warrant, 45 minutes to find out it was for traffic, I was booked for about two hours and released on a PR bond, well i got evicted behind that as well smh, i was later picked up a month later for that same day they took me to jail and charged me and 5 children that that they held at gun point with a felony menacing case...HOW, They dragged this case for over a year, dropped it to a lesser charge, and SEALED the felony menacing of where they ran me in my house...Then March of 2023, the police pulled me over for no front plate, called about 10 officers because i was scared to roll the window all the way down, they busted out my window, towed my car, took me to jail on a warrant they claim i had for the same case they SEALED....SMH, My car was in trust, i showed proof they still auctioned off my car. Internal affairs, Electronic Monitoring is all in on the corruption, i have made complaint after complaint, one of the Chiefs told me since i lived in Georgia for 12 years without being harassed by the police i should just move back there. I filed a Tort Claim with the attorney General, it was denied. then on November 25, 2023 what looked like was swat and the animal control came and removed my support animals from my home stating they got a anonymous call which was NOT. (this one gets deep) The SEARCH WARRANT was not valid, my pets has been in the animal shelter since. the saddest thing of it all, it all started when i started speaking my right. 4 years of hell, since the pandemic. No injured party, no fist thrown, just clearly speaking my rights lawfully. I also got a force masking case and had a mask on. its so much and dont let me add my children, we are under attack! who can refer me to someone Like this lady that handles cases in colorado, please and thank you.

  • @ewasudol8651
    @ewasudol8651 Před 4 měsíci

    What do You do when judges are corrupt????

  • @Bizznessable
    @Bizznessable Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you for this information. I’m a Pro Se Litigate in the California Eastern District Court. I’ve tried to obtain counsel, how, keep hearing no or get no call back. My complaint is Eighth Amendment violations and I have approximately 9 or 10 defendants. Is there anyone out there that will be a legal civil consultant. I will not hold you responsible for the outcome, I just need certain answers I have answered and my documents reviewed. For example is a Pro Se Plaintiff responsible to pay for their deposition they intend or does the court pay? What if plaintiff doesn’t have the amount of money, does they lose out on that part of discovery?

  • @acarbajal9917
    @acarbajal9917 Před 4 měsíci

    Should you go to internal affairs? First or not at all. Does it help or make it worse? Lawyer first? Public defender?

  • @mr.pencilvester6664
    @mr.pencilvester6664 Před 4 měsíci

    Upon being questioned, and all throughout my incarnation, I was informing both the police and my public defender that their are five new cameras at the park that would exonerate me. The police literally called me a little, and my attorney, kept saying that there's was nothing she could do because the police report doesn't mention cameras, "too bad your locked up or you could do all the investigative work yourself". Upon bail, I immediately went to the park and took photos of all the cameras, their field of view, and the view of where the incident took place. I was ignored by all judicial personal, including the sheriff department and coerced into taking a illusory plea deal that has been the complete opposite of what was implied... there's so much more

  • @kayladonworryboutit689
    @kayladonworryboutit689 Před 4 měsíci

    this actually helped me out a lot!! i just took a bunch of notes and e ven pointed out some new stuff for my attorney about a case were about to file in federal court! you learn every day! luckily my attorney is a city attorney for a city here in east TN and is very qualified for this lawsuit! thank you for the research!! and the Q&A my name is kayla malone and i have a pending suit in blount county tn. i would like to email you and seee if you would be interested in sharing my videos of police brutality

  • @Chris-ct3gc
    @Chris-ct3gc Před 4 měsíci

    "If the defendant does not pay the amount of the judgment, review the information on this website about how to collect the judgement" *Website address not included*

  • @JohnRogers0014
    @JohnRogers0014 Před 4 měsíci

    These folks are blatantly ignorant of Due Process,. Unconscionable contracts.

  • @pinkconfidantp2me912
    @pinkconfidantp2me912 Před 4 měsíci

    The police lied to me and said they did not need to show me a warrent if there was pending charges with i believe to be false what are your thoughts

  • @EricAnderson58
    @EricAnderson58 Před 4 měsíci

    I am currently suing a florida state attorney (linked through my yt bio). thank you for making this video.

  • @aojathotmail
    @aojathotmail Před 4 měsíci

    dont forget, child support is about shifting the financial burden of welfare onto a certain type of citizen (higher-income-earning split parents) meanwhile judges, lawyers, and attn generals all make lots of money off of this...... guess we don't care about equal rights for parents in 2024

  • @claudiamanta1943
    @claudiamanta1943 Před 4 měsíci

    8:41 How would a lawyer defend a proven drug dealer whose house was raided by Police? Could he file a complaint against Police on procedural grounds? ‘Your Honour, Police seized a ton of drugs but they ruined my door’.

  • @claudiamanta1943
    @claudiamanta1943 Před 4 měsíci

    8:17 This freedom of speech thing shouldn’t cover offensive remarks, hate speech, or lies. There should be limits, this right should be qualified. What would constitute a breach of peace is one delicate matter that should be clarified.

  • @AndreRosario-zm8pf
    @AndreRosario-zm8pf Před 4 měsíci

    🌎🙏🙏🙏 Thank you for your help. I will be contacting a Attorney.

  • @turkishninjastudios3980
    @turkishninjastudios3980 Před 4 měsíci

    Does anyone know any lawyers in upstate ny that will take my police misconduct/unlawful arrest/ violating my rights under color of law case? I have a bunch of proof. I recorded it all, they arrested me without proof of any crime, it's the same police officer that came to my door based off what the downstairs drug dealer had stated so this officer was out to get me. I want to sue them and I would like some help with it, though it's such a plain jane case I could probably do it on my own.

  • @lashaefrancis1346
    @lashaefrancis1346 Před 4 měsíci

    Do you know of any attorneys in Atlanta Georgia

  • @jjklovin
    @jjklovin Před 4 měsíci

    I need a civil rights lawyer against 4 jurisdiction in 2 County and uhaul

  • @lashaefrancis1346
    @lashaefrancis1346 Před 5 měsíci

    Can you sue for violating of Brady if a case is still on going?

  • @thomashockin4128
    @thomashockin4128 Před 5 měsíci

    What about leaving the arrested person in cuffs, locked in your patrol car, parked on the railroad tracks???