Atty. Dennis Michael Doherty

Atty. Dennis Michael Doherty

Dennis Michael Doherty is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, appeals. Dennis received a B.A. degree from DePaul University, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Chicago Chicago 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About Dennis Michael Doherty at a glance

Dennis Michael Doherty is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Dennis Doherty. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1981). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology J.D. (—) and DePaul University B.A. (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Dennis Michael Doherty is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, appeals
  • Dennis received a B.A. degree from DePaul University, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Dennis practices at Dennis Doherty in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Dennis Michael Doherty's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dennis Michael Doherty handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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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 Chicago 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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Dennis Michael Doherty's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Dennis Doherty. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Dennis Michael Doherty focuses on criminal defense, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
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Dennis Michael Doherty has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
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Practice Areas

Education

Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology J.D.
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DePaul University B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1981

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