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Notice of Limited Scope Appearance

Illinois · Illinois Supreme Court · Effective September 1, 2025

This form is used when a lawyer agrees to represent a client only for a limited part of a court case. It requires signatures from both the lawyer and the client to show this limited agreement to the court.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when a lawyer and a client sign a written agreement that limits the lawyer's representation to specific parts of a case, such as one hearing or one type of proceeding.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who must fill out this form?
The form requires signatures from both the lawyer and the client who is receiving the limited representation.
What does this form tell the court?
It tells the court that the lawyer will only represent the client in specific, limited ways within the case.
What happens when the limited representation ends?
The form explains how the lawyer can withdraw after finishing the limited representation, either in open court or outside of court.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect September 1, 2025.

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