Atty. Deborah Joyce Allen

Atty. Deborah Joyce Allen

Deborah Joyce Allen is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, litigation, mediation and 1 other area of law. Deborah received a B.A. degree from Indiana University in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Downers Grove Downers Grove 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Deborah Joyce Allen at a glance

Deborah Joyce Allen is an IL Dept. of Transportation based in Downers Grove, Illinois. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, adr, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1989), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1989), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1991). Educated at Indiana University School of Law (J.D., 1989) and Indiana University (B.A., 1986). Serands clients in Downers Grove, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Deborah Joyce Allen is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, litigation, mediation and 1 other area of law
  • Deborah received a B.A. degree from Indiana University in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Deborah practices in Downers Grove, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Deborah Joyce Allen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Deborah Joyce Allen 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.

Deborah Joyce Allen is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

Deborah Joyce Allen is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Deborah Joyce Allen is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Illinois →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 Downers Grove 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 Deborah Joyce Allen

Where is Deborah Joyce Allen's law office located?
Deborah Joyce Allen's law practice is located in Downers Grove, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Deborah Joyce Allen handle?
Deborah Joyce Allen focuses on employment, litigation, adr, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Deborah Joyce Allen practiced law?
Deborah Joyce Allen has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Deborah Joyce Allen go to law school?
Deborah Joyce Allen earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact Deborah Joyce Allen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Indiana University School of Law
- 1989
B.A.
Indiana University
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1991

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