Atty. Bernard J. Kloess
Bernard J. Kloess is a lawyer practicing municipal law, criminal law, school law and 1 other area of law.
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About Bernard J. Kloess at a glance
Bernard J. Kloess is a personal injury, criminal defense, education, and government attorney based in Belleville, Illinois. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1983). Educated at St. Louis University (J.D., 1983) and Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (B.S., 1978). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Belleville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Bernard J. Kloess is a lawyer practicing municipal law, criminal law, school law and 1 other area of law
- Bernard received a B.S. degree from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale in 1978, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Bernard practices in Belleville, IL
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Bernard J. Kloess's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bernard J. Kloess handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Bernard J. Kloess is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Bernard J. Kloess is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Illinois →
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
Bernard J. Kloess is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Illinois →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Bernard J. Kloess is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 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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