Atty. Byron James Sims
Byron James Sims is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, probate, appeals and 7 other areas of law. Byron received a B.A. degree from Illinois College in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years.
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Byron James Sims is a Member based in Carlinville, Illinois, practicing at Kasten, Ruyle, Sims & Bellm, P.C.. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, probate, family law, and business. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1991). Educated at Southern Illinois University (J.D., 1990) and Illinois College (B.A., 1987). Recognitions include CV Notable. Active member of Macoupin County and Illinois State Bar Associations Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Carlinville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Byron James Sims is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, probate, appeals and 7 other areas of law
- Byron received a B.A. degree from Illinois College in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Byron practices at Kasten, Ruyle, Sims & Bellm, P.C. in Carlinville, IL
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Byron James Sims is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Illinois →
Byron James Sims is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Illinois →
Byron James Sims 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.
Byron James Sims is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Illinois →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Byron James Sims is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 Carlinville 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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