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Atty. Ara J. Kernan

Atty. Ara J. Kernan

Ara J. Kernan practices at Wilson Dabler & Associates Read Full Bio

Belleville Belleville 9 yrs experience 9 year
Call (618) 737-0215 Book Appointment

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About Ara J. Kernan at a glance

Ara J. Kernan is an Associate based in Belleville, Illinois, practicing at Wilson Dabler & Associates. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, child custody, personal injury, criminal defense, and juvenile. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2017), U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois (2023), and Missouri (2024). Educated at Loyola University Chicago School of Law (J.D. Dean, 2016) and Loyola University Chicago B.A. cum laude in Classical Civilization, History, and Political Science (—). Active member of St and Clair County Bar Association Illinois State Bar Association Illinois Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Missouri Bar Association. Serands clients in Belleville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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Ara J. Kernan practices at Wilson Dabler & Associates Read Full Bio

Practice Areas Explained

Ara J. Kernan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ara J. Kernan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Child Custody & Visitation

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Personal Injury

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Criminal Defense

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Juvenile Law

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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 Belleville 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 Ara J. Kernan

Where is Ara J. Kernan's law office located?
Ara J. Kernan's law practice is located in Belleville, Illinois. The firm is Wilson Dabler & Associates. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ara J. Kernan handle?
Ara J. Kernan focuses on dui/dwi, child custody, personal injury, criminal defense, juvenile. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Ara J. Kernan practiced law?
Ara J. Kernan has 9+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2017.
Where did Ara J. Kernan go to law school?
Ara J. Kernan earned their education at (J.D. Dean, 2016); (—).
How can I contact Ara J. Kernan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Dean
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
- 2016
Loyola University Chicago B.A. cum laude in Classical Civilization, History, and Political Science
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2017
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2023
Missouri
Admitted: 2024

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