Atty. Denise J. Patton

Atty. Denise J. Patton

Experienced and compassionate adoption attorney and I am also an adoptive parent. I practice adoption law in Cook, Lake, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, McHenry and Will Counties.

Palatine Palatine 30 yrs experience 30 year
Call (312) 685-4780 Email Book Appointment

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About Denise J. Patton at a glance

Denise J. Patton is a Member based in Palatine, Illinois, practicing at Law Office of Denise J. Patton. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on adoption. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1996). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1996) and Northern Illinois University (B.S., 1988). Serands clients in Palatine, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Experienced and compassionate adoption attorney and I am also an adoptive parent
  • I practice adoption law in Cook, Lake, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, McHenry and Will Counties
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Denise J. Patton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Denise J. Patton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Adoption

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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 Palatine 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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Where is Denise J. Patton's law office located?
Denise J. Patton's law practice is located in Palatine, Illinois. The firm is Law Office of Denise J. Patton. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Denise J. Patton handle?
Denise J. Patton focuses on adoption. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Denise J. Patton practiced law?
Denise J. Patton has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Denise J. Patton go to law school?
Denise J. Patton earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.S., 1988).
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1996
B.S.
Northern Illinois University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1996

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