Atty. Craig Thomas Papka

Atty. Craig Thomas Papka

Atty. Craig Thomas Papka is a lawyer practicing general employment litigation, immigration.

Waukesha Waukesha 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Craig Thomas Papka at a glance

Craig Thomas Papka is a employment, immigration, and litigation attorney based in Waukesha, Wisconsin. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2005), U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (2005), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2006), and Wisconsin (2013). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 2005) and Carthage College (B.A. International, 1999). Serands clients in Waukesha, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Atty. Craig Thomas Papka is a lawyer practicing general employment litigation, immigration
  • Craig received a B.A. degree from Carthage College in 1999, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Craig practices in Waukesha, WI

Practice Areas Explained

Craig Thomas Papka's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Craig Thomas Papka handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Craig Thomas Papka is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Wisconsin →

Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Wisconsin

Practicing law in Wisconsin. Legal matters in Wisconsin are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Waukesha are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Wisconsin state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Craig Thomas Papka

Where is Craig Thomas Papka's law office located?
Craig Thomas Papka's law practice is located in Waukesha, Wisconsin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Craig Thomas Papka handle?
Craig Thomas Papka focuses on employment, immigration, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has Craig Thomas Papka practiced law?
Craig Thomas Papka has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Craig Thomas Papka go to law school?
Craig Thomas Papka earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A. International, 1999).
How can I contact Craig Thomas Papka for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 2005
B.A. International
Carthage College
- 1999

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2006
Wisconsin
Admitted: 2013
U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 2014

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