Illinois Appearance is a type of court appearance where an attorney or party appears in a court in the state of Illinois. It occurs when a case is filed in an Illinois court or when a party is served with a summons or other court documents in the state of Illinois. It typically includes appearing in court to make motions, present arguments, or provide evidence. Illinois Appearance can be either in-person or by video conference. In-person Illinois Appearance involves the attorney or party physically appearing in the court, while video conference Illinois Appearance involves the attorney or party appearing through a video conference platform. Illinois Appearance can also be voluntary or involuntary. Voluntary Illinois Appearance is when an attorney or party appears in court of their own free will, while involuntary Illinois Appearance is when an attorney or party is compelled to appear in court by a court order.