Illinois Notice to People Acting as Their Own Lawyer is an official document issued by the state of Illinois to individuals who are representing themselves in a legal action. It outlines the responsibilities and risks associated with self-representation, and provides resources to assist in the navigation of the legal system. It is generally issued when a person files a new case in a court, or when an attorney withdraws from a case. There are three different types of Illinois Notice to People Acting as Their Own Lawyer: Notice to Beginner Litigants, Notice to Representing Yourself in an Appeal, and Notice to Representing Yourself in a Pending Case. The Notice to Beginner Litigants is designed for individuals who are representing themselves in a legal action for the first time, and outlines the steps necessary to properly represent oneself in court. The Notice to Representing Yourself in an Appeal is issued when an individual is appealing a court decision, and outlines the steps necessary to file an appeal and the associated risks. The Notice to Representing Yourself in a Pending Case is issued when an attorney withdraws from a case, and outlines the steps necessary to complete the action without an attorney.