Atty. Barbara A. Backman
Barbara A. Backman is a lawyer practicing estate planning, bankruptcy & debt, chapter 11 bankruptcy and 11 other areas of law.
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Barbara A. Backman is a criminal defense, estate planning, employment, business, and real estate attorney based in Rockford, Illinois. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1990). Educated at Northern Illinois University (J.D., 1990) and Rockford College (B.S., 1985). Serands clients in Rockford, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Barbara A. Backman is a lawyer practicing estate planning, bankruptcy & debt, chapter 11 bankruptcy and 11 other areas of law
- Barbara received a B.S. degree from Rockford College in 1985, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Barbara practices in Rockford, IL
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Barbara A. Backman's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Barbara A. Backman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Barbara A. Backman is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Illinois →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Barbara A. Backman is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Barbara A. Backman is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Barbara A. Backman is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Barbara A. Backman is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Rockford 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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