Atty. David John Cifelli

Atty. David John Cifelli

David John Cifelli is a lawyer practicing estate planning, real estate, wills & living wills and 6 other areas of law. David received a B.S. degree from University of Colorado at Boulder in 1973, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Chicago Heights Chicago Heights 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About David John Cifelli at a glance

David John Cifelli is a Member based in Chicago Heights, Illinois, practicing at Cifelli, Scrementi, Chudada & Spina, Ltd.. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on trusts, personal injury, estate planning, employment, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1981). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1981) and University of Colorado at Boulder (B.S., 1973). Active member of Illinois State Bar Association Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Illinois Workers Compensation Association. Serands clients in Chicago Heights, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David John Cifelli is a lawyer practicing estate planning, real estate, wills & living wills and 6 other areas of law
  • David received a B.S. degree from University of Colorado at Boulder in 1973, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • David practices at Cifelli, Scrementi, Chudada & Spina, Ltd. in Chicago Heights, IL

Practice Areas Explained

David John Cifelli's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David John Cifelli handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

David John Cifelli is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →

Personal Injury

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.

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

David John Cifelli is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Law

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

David John Cifelli is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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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 Chicago Heights 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 David John Cifelli

Where is David John Cifelli's law office located?
David John Cifelli's law practice is located in Chicago Heights, Illinois. The firm is Cifelli, Scrementi, Chudada & Spina, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David John Cifelli handle?
David John Cifelli focuses on trusts, personal injury, estate planning, employment, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David John Cifelli practiced law?
David John Cifelli has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did David John Cifelli go to law school?
David John Cifelli earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.S., 1973).
How can I contact David John Cifelli for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1981
B.S.
University of Colorado at Boulder
- 1973

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1981

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