Atty. Jay L. Barr

Atty. Jay L. Barr

Jay L. Barr is a lawyer practicing chapter 7 bankruptcy, wills & living wills, chapter 13 bankruptcy and 6 other areas of law.

Decatur Decatur 21 J. Erfahrung 21 year
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About Jay L. Barr at a glance

Jay L. Barr is a Member based in Decatur, Illinois, practicing at Barr & Barr. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on divorce, chapter 7, child custody, chapter 13, and family law. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2005). Educated at University of Illinois College of Law (JD, 2005). Serands clients in Decatur, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Jay L. Barr is a lawyer practicing chapter 7 bankruptcy, wills & living wills, chapter 13 bankruptcy and 6 other areas of law
  • Jay has been licensed for 21 years
  • Jay practices at Barr & Barr in Decatur, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Jay L. Barr's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jay L. Barr handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

Jay L. Barr is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Illinois →

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Jay L. Barr is one of 8,886 chapter 7 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 7 attorneys in Illinois →

Child Custody & Visitation

Jay L. Barr is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Illinois →

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Jay L. Barr is one of 6,375 chapter 13 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 13 attorneys in Illinois →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

Jay L. Barr is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Decatur are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jay L. Barr

Where is Jay L. Barr's law office located?
Jay L. Barr's law practice is located in Decatur, Illinois. The firm is Barr & Barr. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jay L. Barr handle?
Jay L. Barr focuses on divorce, chapter 7, child custody, chapter 13, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Jay L. Barr practiced law?
Jay L. Barr has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Jay L. Barr go to law school?
Jay L. Barr earned their education at (JD, 2005).
How can I contact Jay L. Barr for a consultation?
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Education

JD
University of Illinois College of Law
- 2005

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2005

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