Atty. Dick Allen
Dick Allen is a lawyer practicing family law, criminal law, personal injury. Dick has been licensed for 64 years.
Criminal Law & More Attorney · Serving Granite City, IL · 64+ Years Experience
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About Dick Allen at a Glance
Dick Allen is a personal injury, criminal defense, and family law attorney based in Granite City, Illinois. They have 64+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1962. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1962). Educated at St. Louis University J.D. (—). Serves clients in Granite City, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Dick Allen
- Dick Allen is a lawyer practicing family law, criminal law, personal injury
- Dick has been licensed for 64 years
- Dick practices in Granite City, IL
Practice Areas Explained
Dick Allen's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dick Allen handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Granite City.
Personal Injury in Granite City
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.
Dick Allen is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Criminal Defense in Granite City
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Dick Allen is one of 212,605 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Illinois →
Family Law in Granite City
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Granite City
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 Granite City 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 venue, 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.
Granite City Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Granite City-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Granite City Choose Dick Allen
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Dick Allen's practice in the field of personal injury, criminal defense, and family law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Dick Allen brings 64+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, criminal defense, and family law, Dick Allen can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Granite City
A Granite City-based practice means Dick Allen attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Dick Allen Handles in Granite City
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Dick Allen has experience with under Illinois law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Dick Allen directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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