Atty. Christopher Dunstan Oakes

Atty. Christopher Dunstan Oakes

Atty. Christopher Dunstan Oakes is a lawyer practicing mediation, corporate / incorporation, general practice and 3 other areas of law.

Schaumburg Schaumburg 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About Christopher Dunstan Oakes at a glance

Christopher Dunstan Oakes is a formation, family law, business, real estate, and litigation attorney based in Schaumburg, Illinois. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including trial bar (1987), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1988), U.S. Supreme Court (1991), and Wisconsin (2003). Educated at IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1987) and University of London (M.Sc. University, 1984). Serands clients in Schaumburg, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Atty. Christopher Dunstan Oakes is a lawyer practicing mediation, corporate / incorporation, general practice and 3 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a degree from University of London in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Christopher practices in Schaumburg, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher Dunstan Oakes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher Dunstan Oakes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Family Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate Law

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Civil Litigation

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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 Schaumburg 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher Dunstan Oakes

Where is Christopher Dunstan Oakes's law office located?
Christopher Dunstan Oakes's law practice is located in Schaumburg, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher Dunstan Oakes handle?
Christopher Dunstan Oakes focuses on formation, family law, business, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Christopher Dunstan Oakes practiced law?
Christopher Dunstan Oakes has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Christopher Dunstan Oakes go to law school?
Christopher Dunstan Oakes earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (M.Sc. University, 1984).
How can I contact Christopher Dunstan Oakes for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 1987
M.Sc. University
University of London
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including trial bar
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1991
Wisconsin
Admitted: 2003
Indiana
Admitted: 2010

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