Pictured: Local Attorney Adam Nagreski, Hamilton County “Lawyer in the Library” spring program counsel.
Second Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Melissa Morgan is proud to announce that local attorney Adam Nagreski will be the participating lawyer in the Second Circuit’s “Lawyer in the Library” program this spring in Hamilton County. The program consists of a local attorney meeting one-on-one with individuals and providing them with free legal coaching, document review, e-filing, and referrals regarding civil issues. These services are made possible through a grant from the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice and the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts that seeks to fund programs aimed to assist self-represented litigants. Chief Judge Morgan applied for and was awarded funding to create the “Lawyer in the Library” program in 2022, and services were expanded with a subsequent grant to include Hamilton County in 2023. This year’s program in McLeansboro features two attorneys, Attorney Jason Drew of Benton who participated in the fall, and Attorney Adam Nagreski also of Benton who will begin spring sessions in February.
Chief Judge Morgan stated, “I am grateful for this year’s grant award because it allows us to continue to build on the program’s success. Our goal is simple - to help people in our communities who are attempting to navigate the court system without a lawyer. The program has flourished and I am excited to welcome new attorneys who have chosen to participate in our mission.
Attorney Adam Nagreski is an experienced lawyer who began his academic journey at Rend Lake College and graduated from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance. He received his Juris Doctorate Degree from the Southern Illinois University School of Law. Prior to establishing his own firm, Nagreski Law, he gained valuable experience working as both an Assistant State’s Attorney and as a private attorney. HeLake earning a degree in Finance, cum laude, from Southern Illinois. He continued his education at Southern Illinois University School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctorate. Prior to establishing his own firm, Adam gained valuable experience working both as an Assistant State’s Attorney and in private practice. began his academic journey at Rend Lake College before earning a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, will utilize his civil experience representing individuals across Southern Illinois in this program.
Pre-registration is recommended but not required. To register in advance, please contact the McCoy Memorial Library at (618) 643-2125. Participants are asked to bring all paperwork related to their legal questions with them and sign in at the desk upon arrival at the library. Services will be provided for civil issues, including but not limited to dissolution of marriage, child custody, child support, landlord/tenant, guardianship, small claims, and probate. For more information, please contact the McCoy Memorial Library at (618) 643-2125 or the Office of the Chief Judge for the Second Judicial Circuit at (618) 244-8036.
The Second Judicial Circuit is comprised of 12 counties: Crawford, Edwards, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jefferson, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, Wayne, and White.
