Illinois Court appointed attorney-Order appointing Counsel is an order issued by a court in Illinois appointing a lawyer to represent a defendant in a criminal case. This order can be issued for a variety of reasons, including if the defendant cannot afford to hire a lawyer or if it is in the best interests of justice. The order will outline the attorney’s duties and responsibilities and the court’s expectations. There are two types of Illinois Court appointed attorney-Order appointing Counsel: private attorneys and public defenders. Private attorneys are appointed by the court and paid by the defendant or their family. Public defenders are assigned by the court and are paid by the state.




