Atty. Chris Averkiou
Chris Averkiou is a lawyer practicing constitutional law, criminal defense & appeals, tort/contracts defense. Chris received a B.B.A. degree from Roosevelt University in 1975, and has been licensed for 45 years.
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Chris Averkiou is a personal injury, criminal defense, civil rights, and appellate attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1981). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1981) and Roosevelt University (B.B.A., 1975). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Chris Averkiou is a lawyer practicing constitutional law, criminal defense & appeals, tort/contracts defense
- Chris received a B.B.A. degree from Roosevelt University in 1975, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Chris practices in Chicago, IL
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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.
Chris Averkiou 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.
Chris Averkiou is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Illinois →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Chris Averkiou is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Illinois →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Chris Averkiou is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Chicago 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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