Atty. Christopher John Zaruba
Christopher John Zaruba is a lawyer practicing divorce, child custody, child support and 4 other areas of law. Christopher received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and has been licensed for 17 years.
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Christopher John Zaruba is a Founding Partner based in Wheaton, Illinois, practicing at Smit Zaruba, P.C.. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, criminal defense, family law, and child support. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2009) and U.S. Supreme Court (2014). Educated at The John Marshall Law School (J.D. Dean, 2009) and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign B.S. Dean's List (—). Active member of Jones AIC of DuPage County, Member United States Supreme Court, Member. Serands clients in Wheaton, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Christopher John Zaruba is a lawyer practicing divorce, child custody, child support and 4 other areas of law
- Christopher received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and has been licensed for 17 years
- Christopher practices at Smit Zaruba, P.C. in Wheaton, IL
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Christopher John Zaruba is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Illinois →
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Christopher John Zaruba is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Illinois →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Christopher John Zaruba is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Illinois →
Christopher John Zaruba is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in Illinois →
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 Wheaton 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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