Atty. Cathy Wintersteen Block

Atty. Cathy Wintersteen Block

Cathy Wintersteen Block is a lawyer practicing criminal law. Cathy received a B.A. degree from College of St.

Joliet Joliet 43 yrs experience 43 year
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About Cathy Wintersteen Block at a glance

Cathy Wintersteen Block is an Asst. Pub. Def. based in Joliet, Illinois. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1983) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1985). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1983) and College of St. Francis (B.A., 1972). Serands clients in Joliet, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Cathy Wintersteen Block is a lawyer practicing criminal law
  • Cathy received a B.A. degree from College of St. Francis in 1972, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Cathy practices in Joliet, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Cathy Wintersteen Block's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Cathy Wintersteen Block handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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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 Joliet 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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Where is Cathy Wintersteen Block's law office located?
Cathy Wintersteen Block's law practice is located in Joliet, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Cathy Wintersteen Block handle?
Cathy Wintersteen Block focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Cathy Wintersteen Block practiced law?
Cathy Wintersteen Block has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Cathy Wintersteen Block go to law school?
Cathy Wintersteen Block earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1972).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1983
B.A.
College of St. Francis
- 1972

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1985

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