RESERVATIONS
Telephone:
Call 815-334-4159 -- ask for the Program Coordinator. Intake hours are weekdays (excluding holidays) 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Email:
To arrange for a speaker, please contact Joan Hoffman at (815)334-4130) or via e-mail at jahoffman@co.mchenry.il.us. Please include information relative to your event (i.e. date, time, place) and your contact information.
U.S. Mail:
Program Coordinator--Speakers Bureau
State's Attorney's Office
2200 N. Seminary Avenue
Woodstock, IL 60098
Our panel of speakers offers a variety of presentations on legal topics relevant to your civic, business or academic organizations!
The McHenry County State's Attorney's Office is proud to introduce its Speaker's Bureau. Would your group benefit from information about the law? The McHenry County State's Attorneys Speakers Bureau will provide your organization with a volunteer speaker at no cost. Our speakers will:
- Come to your public library, school or other convenient meeting place;
- Give your group a general presentation on a legal topic of your choice;
- Answer questions of a general nature.
Topics include but are not limited to:
- Elder Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- DUI
- Gang Related Activity
- Child Support Enforcement
- Freedom of Information Act
- Identity Theft
- Involuntary Mental Health Admissions
- Open Meetings Act
- State's Attorney Check Enforcement Program
- Sexual Assault
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Contact the McHenry County State's Attorney's Office at 815-334-4159 and ask for the Program Coordinator for the Speakers Bureau or visit our website and click on the link for the Speakers Bureau. |
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What is the cost for the speaker to attend our event? |
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The service is provided at no cost to your group or organization. The McHenry County State's Attorney's Office provides this service because we are committed to educating the community regarding citzen's rights and responsibilities under the law. |
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How much notice is required in order to arrange for a speaker for our organization?
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To ensure that we have a speaker available for your topic of choice, it is suggested that you arrange for a speaker 30 days in advance.
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What information do we need to provide?
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You must provide the following:
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Contact name
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Group or organization name
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Telephone number
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Best time of day to be contacted
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Topic of Interest
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Date and time of event
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Alternate date and time, if any |