Illinois Municipal attorney appearance refers to the practice of an attorney representing a municipality in front of a court or other quasi-judicial body. Often, this involves the representation of a municipality in a civil case, though some cases may involve criminal matters. Illinois Municipal attorneys are usually appointed by the municipality, or in some cases, by the court itself. The attorney is responsible for representing the municipality’s interests in court proceedings, and providing legal advice to the municipality. There are several types of Illinois Municipal attorney appearance. These include: representing the municipality in civil court proceedings; providing legal advice to the municipality; defending the municipality in criminal court proceedings; and representing the municipality in administrative proceedings before local or state boards and commissions. Additionally, an Illinois Municipal attorney may be appointed to appear in front of the Illinois Supreme Court or the United States Supreme Court.