Welcome to the Will County Bar Association's website.  The WCBA is a non-profit professional organization dedicated to serving and supporting the legal community. The WCBA is committed to providing education, professional development, and service programs for its 500+ members, the legal profession as well as the local community.   

WCBA Objectives  

• To maintain the honor and dignity of the profession of law
• To promote an understanding of the law and its application in the community
• To advance the due administration of justice
• To support the ability of the Bar to provide for public service   

The WCBA also assists the local community and greater Chicago area through an active Lawyer Referral Service and backs the legal aid program encouraging its members to provide Pro Bono services for those in need.  Click here to request a Lawyer Referral.

The Will County Bar Association is governed by a Board of Directors elected by the Association’s members and maintains a professional staff committed to the ongoing support of the association and its members.   

Will County Board of Directors Officers & Directors 2019-2020

President	Erin Webster O’Brien 56 N. Chicago St. Joliet, IL 60432
First Vice President	Donald W. DeWilkins 10750 W. 143rd St. Ste. 52 Orland Park, IL 60462
Second Vice President	Robert W. Bodach 81 N. Ottawa St. Joliet, IL 60432
Secretary / Treasurer	Thomas J. Manzella, Jr. 19 W. Jefferson St., Ste. 100 Joliet, IL 60432

Directors
Jaya Varghese 58 E. Clinton St., Ste. 210 Joliet, IL 60432	Jeffrey M. Archambeault 11 N. Ottawa St. Joliet, IL 60432
Mikal Stole 116 N Chicago St. Joliet, IL 60432	Patty Kalkanis 81 N. Chicago St. Joliet, IL 60432	Jake Gancarczyk 1415 Black Rd. Joliet, IL 60435

Immediate Past President

Christian G. Spesia
1415 Black Rd.
Joliet, IL 60435

Executive Assistant

Debbie Militello
167 N. Ottawa St., Ste. 200
Joliet, IL 60432

 

Save The Date for Gala on October 10, 2019:  Celebrating 150 years of Legal Excellence in Will County Event Pricing: $60.00 person/$100.00 couple   The event will take place at the Renaissance Center of Joliet, 214 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet. Cocktails: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM Dinner: 6:30 PM Program: 7:15 PM   Guest Speaker is John R. Lausch Jr, U.S. Attorney for Northern District of Illinois.  Also speaking about their knowledge of “Legal Excellence in Will County” is Marzell Richardson, Dan Egan, Frank Cservenyak, and Dorothy Seaborg. **Dress attire is business casual