NOTICE OF APPEARANCE
(Illinois Circuit Court – Civil Division)
1. CAPTION
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF [COUNTY_NAME] COUNTY, ILLINOIS
[DIVISION/DISTRICT]
[PLAINTIFF_NAME],
Plaintiff,
v. Case No. [CASE_NUMBER]
[DEFENDANT_NAME],
Defendant.
2. TITLE
APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL FOR [CLIENT_NAME]
3. ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
Pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 13, [ATTORNEY_NAME], ARDC No. [BAR_NUMBER], of [LAW_FIRM_NAME], hereby enters an appearance on behalf of [CLIENT_NAME], [party description]. Please serve all pleadings, motions, notices, and orders upon the undersigned in accordance with Supreme Court Rules 11 and 12.
4. ATTORNEY INFORMATION
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[LAW_FIRM_NAME]
[STREET_ADDRESS]
[City], Illinois [ZIP]
Telephone: [PHONE]
Facsimile: [FAX]
Primary Email: [PRIMARY_EMAIL]
Secondary Email: [SECONDARY_EMAIL]
5. ELECTRONIC SERVICE
Counsel designates the above email addresses for electronic service through Odyssey eFileIL pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 11(b). Electronic service is accepted unless otherwise indicated.
6. LIMITED SCOPE OR SPECIAL APPEARANCE
[// GUIDANCE: If entering a limited scope appearance under Supreme Court Rule 13(c)(6), describe the scope and attach the required statewide form. If appearing specially to contest jurisdiction, note the limitation consistent with 735 ILCS 5/2-301.]
7. SIGNATURE BLOCK
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Dated: [DATE]
Respectfully submitted,
[LAW_FIRM_NAME]
By: ________
[ATTORNEY_NAME]
ARDC No. [BAR_NUMBER]
Attorney for [CLIENT_NAME]
8. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The undersigned certifies that on [SERVICE_DATE], a copy of the foregoing Appearance was served via [Odyssey eFileIL / Email / U.S. Mail / Hand Delivery] in compliance with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 11 on:
| Name | Address/Email | Method |
|---|---|---|
| [RECIPIENT_1] | [CONTACT_INFORMATION] | [METHOD] |
[ATTORNEY_NAME]
PRACTICE NOTES
- Cook County requires payment of an appearance fee through eFileIL; attach proof of payment to the filing if necessary.
- For withdrawal, file a motion in compliance with Supreme Court Rule 13(c)(2) and Local Rule requirements.
- Maintain eFileIL service receipts and docket the attorney number change if transferring between firms (Supreme Court Rule 756(k)).