Atty. Alan R. Farris

Atty. Alan R. Farris

Alan R. Farris is a lawyer practicing general practice, real estate, family law and 18 other areas of law.

Sparta Sparta 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About Alan R. Farris at a glance

Alan R. Farris is a Member based in Sparta, Illinois, practicing at Alan R. Farris. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, child custody, contracts, and trusts. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1979), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois (1979), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1989). Educated at Drake University (J.D., 1979) and Monmouth College (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Randolph County and Illinois State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Sparta, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Alan R. Farris is a lawyer practicing general practice, real estate, family law and 18 other areas of law
  • Alan received a B.A. degree from Monmouth College in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Alan practices at Alan R. Farris in Sparta, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Alan R. Farris's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alan R. Farris 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.

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Wills

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Child Custody & Visitation

Alan R. Farris is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Illinois →

Contracts

Alan R. Farris is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Illinois →

Trusts

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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 Sparta 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 Alan R. Farris

Where is Alan R. Farris's law office located?
Alan R. Farris's law practice is located in Sparta, Illinois. The firm is Alan R. Farris. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Alan R. Farris handle?
Alan R. Farris focuses on divorce, wills, child custody, contracts, trusts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Alan R. Farris practiced law?
Alan R. Farris has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Alan R. Farris go to law school?
Alan R. Farris earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Alan R. Farris for a consultation?
You can contact Alan R. Farris directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Alan R. Farris received?
Alan R. Farris's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Drake University
- 1979
B.A.
Monmouth College
- 1976

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1989

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