Kane County Bar Association

05/27/2026

If you need to represent yourself in court but have questions, consider our Lawyer in the Lobby program!

Lawyer in the Lobby provides you with a 15 minute time slot to consult with a lawyer which focuses on civil matters such as Small Claims, Estates/Wills, Foreclosure, and much more.

Visit from 9am to 12pm at the Kane County Courthouse, located at 100 S Third St., Geneva, IL 60134, to find the right lawyer for your needs.

Questions? Contact the Kane County Bar Association at (630) 762-1915 or at our email, [email protected]

05/27/2026

Drivers' Privilege Clinic will be held on Wednesday, June 3rd from 3pm-5pm at the Kane County Law Library.

The Drivers' Privilege Clinic is hosted on the first Wednesday of every month at the Kane County Law Library to assist members of the public in having driving privileges reinstated.

You MUST have a copy of your Driving Record Abstract to receive help. Visit the Illinois Secretary of State​ to get a copy or go in person to a DMV. This is a walk-in service, no reservations are required.

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05/25/2026

The Kane County Bar Association office will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, May 26.

05/22/2026

Attorney Frank Calabrese has notified the KCBA of the release of the film "Before Dallas" where he plays the lead character, which was highlighted in our 'On the Bar' podcast in November, 2025. If you would like to refresh your memory then check out our Spotify or Apple Music for "Acting on Justice" Season 4, Episode 18.

If anyone wants to see an adult movie with historical implications, they should watch BEFORE DALLAS now streaming on HISTORYFIX CHANNEL via FIRE TV, ROKU, APPLE TV, ANDROID TV and the HistoryFix Mobile App, RELAY, PLEX and PRIME.

BEFORE DALLAS, the best movie of 2026 is based on the highly rated Amazon novel, “PRINCES & THIEVES" by Vito Brancato, a Chicago writer and director. The movie is now streaming on PLEX, HISTORY/FIX, RELAY and PRIME. It is a cinematic gift to historians and movie goers. It is based upon the highly rated Amazon book, “Princes & Thieves” by Writer/Director Vito Brancato, it tells the story of the Chicago Mob’s role in the assassination of President Kennedy. You have JFK, his brother RFK, Sam “Momo” Giancana, Frank Sinatra, Marylyn Monroe, Hoover, and an amazing cast of supporting characters. Vito Brancato is the best director in film today. He is gifted in that he knows how to motivate every actor to give a great performance.
It has won 5 awards including the best dramatic picture at the Crown Point International Film Festival.

It had a sneak preview at the Glen Arts Theater in Glen Ellyn, Illinois July 15, 2025, and the audience gave it a rousing ovation. Every scene is riveting.

It won the Best Feature Film Award from the United States at the CINE VISION WINNER AWARD KOLKATA, INDIA.

BEFORE DALLAS, Directed By: VITO BRANCATO

Official Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VA6jPiVzvVE
Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CPPUMZTMC/

05/21/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for SIDEBAR @ Lengele & Nyuli, LLC which took place on Thursday, May 7th from 4-7pm.

SIDEBAR is a bi-monthly law firm open house for members to network with their peers.

If you are interested in attending a future SIDEBAR or any of our other events, please keep an eye out for our bi-weekly Compass newsletter for all the details!

05/18/2026

REMINDER:

Tune into our Mental Health Seminar II "Attorney Mental Health Stress: Sustained and Overruled" on Tuesday, May 19 from 12 to 1pm on Zoom to earn 1.50 CLE Credits.

Nonmembers may register by calling 630.762.1915 (option #2).
Questions? Contact Vickie Lundy at 630.762.1915 (option #2).


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Tune into our Mental Health Seminar II "Attorney Mental Health Stress: Sustained and Overruled" on Tuesday, May 19 from 12 to 1pm on Zoom to earn 1.50 CLE Credits.

Nonmembers may register by calling 630.762.1915 (option #2). Questions? Contact Vickie Lundy at 630.762.1915 (option #2).

05/15/2026

That's the Life of a Law Girl!

On this episode of On the Bar, we are joined by Dorothy Voigt, of Dorothy Voigt Law Offices along with host Lori Schmidt, to discuss her upcoming retirement, her journey exploring QDRO and QILDRO drafting and filing and her many inspiring contributions over the years to our Bar Show!

Listen now on Spotify or Apple Music!

05/14/2026

Tune into our Mental Health Seminar II "Attorney Mental Health Stress: Sustained and Overruled" on Tuesday, May 19 from 12 to 1pm on Zoom to earn 1.50 CLE Credits.

Nonmembers may register by calling 630.762.1915 (option #2). Questions? Contact Vickie Lundy at 630.762.1915 (option #2).

05/14/2026

The Kane County Bar Association are proud to congratulate KCBA member Vincent M. Coyle for being appointed Kane County's 16th Judicial Circuit Associate Judge. Congratulations!