Illinois Withdrawal and/or Substitution of Representation is a legal process that occurs when an attorney ends their representation of a client in a legal matter. When an attorney withdraws or is substituted, the court must be notified of the change in representation. There are two types of Illinois Withdrawal and/or Substitution of Representation: voluntary and involuntary. Voluntary withdrawal occurs when an attorney withdraws from a case for reasons like the client’s dissatisfaction or the attorney’s unavailability or conflict of interest. Involuntary withdrawal occurs when an attorney is removed from the case because of gross misconduct or a disciplinary action. In both cases, the court must approve the withdrawal or substitution. The process generally involves the attorney filing a motion to withdraw or substitute, as well as a notice to the client and the opposing party. Once the court approves the motion, the attorney is no longer obligated to represent the client in the legal matter.