Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Illinois

If I gave legal advice to someone and got paid for it but I do not have a license to do such. Can I go to jail?


Asked on 12/17/12, 5:19 pm

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Henry Repay Law Offices of Henry Repay

"Any person practicing, charging or receiving fees for legal services or advertising or holding himself or herself out to provide legal services within this State, either directly or indirectly, without being licensed to practice as herein required, is guilty of contempt of court and shall be punished accordingly, upon complaint being filed in any Circuit Court of this State. The remedies available include, but are not limited to: (i) appropriate equitable relief; (ii) a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000, which shall be paid to the Illinois Equal Justice Foundation; and (iii) actual damages. Such proceedings shall be conducted in the Courts of the respective counties where the alleged contempt has been committed in the same manner as in cases of indirect contempt and with the right of review by the parties thereto."

http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/fulltext.asp?DocName=070502050K1

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Answered on 12/17/12, 6:00 pm


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