Atty. Douglas James McCarty

Atty. Douglas James McCarty

Douglas James McCarty is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, agricultural law, civil practice and 9 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from Southern Illinois University in 1999, and has been licensed for 24 years.

Centralia Centralia 24 yrs experience 24 year
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About Douglas James McCarty at a glance

Douglas James McCarty is a Member based in Centralia, Illinois, practicing at Douglas J. McCarty, LLC. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, real estate, construction, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2002) and Missouri (2003). Educated at Southern Illinois University (J.D. Political, 2002) and Southern Illinois University (B.A. Political, 1999). Active member of Illinois State and American Bar Associations The Missouri Bar. Serands clients in Centralia, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas James McCarty is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, agricultural law, civil practice and 9 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from Southern Illinois University in 1999, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Douglas practices at Douglas J. McCarty, LLC in Centralia, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas James McCarty's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas James McCarty 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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Real Estate Law

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

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Construction Law

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Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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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 Centralia 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 Douglas James McCarty

Where is Douglas James McCarty's law office located?
Douglas James McCarty's law practice is located in Centralia, Illinois. The firm is Douglas J. McCarty, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas James McCarty handle?
Douglas James McCarty focuses on criminal defense, real estate, construction, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Douglas James McCarty practiced law?
Douglas James McCarty has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Douglas James McCarty go to law school?
Douglas James McCarty earned their education at (J.D. Political, 2002); (B.A. Political, 1999).
How can I contact Douglas James McCarty for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Political
Southern Illinois University
- 2002
B.A. Political
Southern Illinois University
- 1999

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2002
Missouri
Admitted: 2003

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