Atty. Cheryl A. Dortch
Cheryl A. Dortch is a lawyer practicing probate, trust, estate planning.
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Cheryl A. Dortch is a trusts, probate, and estate planning attorney based in Waukegan, Illinois. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1990). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 1990) and University of Arizona (B.A. Pol., 1985). Serands clients in Waukegan, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Cheryl A. Dortch is a lawyer practicing probate, trust, estate planning
- Cheryl received a B.A. degree from University of Arizona in 1985, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Cheryl practices in Waukegan, IL
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Cheryl A. Dortch is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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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 Waukegan 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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