Benefits to being member of the McHenry County Bar Association include:

  • Membership Directory:  Listing in the MCBA Membership Directory.
  • Continuing Education Programs: Receive information on CLE programs being offered and receive a discount on the fees being charged.  Also, take advantage of some providers occasionally offering CLE credit at no charge to MCBA members.
  • Lawyer Referral Service: As a MCBA member you are eligible to participate in our Lawyer Referral Program.  Last year, the MCBA office received an average of thirty phone calls a month from potential clients seeking legal services.
  • Networking Opportunities:  Structured activities and informal gatherings allow you to interact with other attorneys, judges and business leaders.
  • Evaluation of Candidates Seeking Judicial Office: You are able to rate the qualifications for those seeking office.
  • Other benefits include supporting the coffee and water service in the Lawyers’ Lounge in the Government Center and the quarterly newsletter, In Brief.