Atty. Barbara Bates Walters
Barbara Bates Walters is a lawyer practicing probate law, trusts law, estate planning law and 6 other areas of law. Barbara received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 1950, and has been licensed for 57 years.
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Barbara Bates Walters is a Member based in Crystal Lake, Illinois, practicing at Barbara J. Walters. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on divorce, trusts, probate, family law, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1969) and Illinois (1970). Educated at John Marshal Law School (LL.M. Marquette, 1983) and University of Washington (B.A., 1950). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Crystal Lake, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Barbara Bates Walters is a lawyer practicing probate law, trusts law, estate planning law and 6 other areas of law
- Barbara received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 1950, and has been licensed for 57 years
- Barbara practices at Barbara J. Walters in Crystal Lake, IL
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Barbara Bates Walters 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.
Barbara Bates Walters is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Illinois →
Barbara Bates Walters is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →
Barbara Bates Walters is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Barbara Bates Walters is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law 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 Bates Walters is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning 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 Crystal Lake 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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