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About the IACDL

The Illinois Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (IACDL) is a not-for profit organization dedicated to defending the rights of all persons as guaranteed by the United States’ Constitution. Its membership consists of private criminal defense lawyers and public defenders throughout the State of Illinois. The mission of IACDL is to preserve the adversary system of justice; to maintain and foster independent and able criminal defense lawyers and to ensure due process for persons accused of crimes.

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IACDL Officers 2025

  • Tracey L.Harkins (Chicago)– President
  • Alana DeLeon (Chicago)- President-Elect
  • Kulmeet "Bob" Galhotra (Chicago)– First Vice-President
  • Patrick Sullivan (Belleville) – Second Vice-President
  • Susan Pavlow (Chicago) - Secretary
  • Kevin Ochalla (Chicago) - Treasurer
  • Katherine Drummond (Litchfield)– Immediate Past President
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