Atty. Alan R. Farris
Alan R. Farris is a lawyer practicing general practice, real estate, family law and 18 other areas of law.
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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
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alan R. Farris handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Alan R. Farris is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Illinois →
Alan R. Farris is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Illinois →
Alan R. Farris is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Illinois →
Alan R. Farris is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Illinois →
Alan R. Farris is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →
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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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