Atty. Douglas Scott Dorando

Atty. Douglas Scott Dorando

Mr. Douglas Scott Dorando is a lawyer practicing state, local and municipal law, election campaigns & political law, education and 4 other areas of law.

Waukegan Waukegan 12 yrs experience 12 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Scott Dorando at a glance

Douglas Scott Dorando is a criminal defense, zoning, litigation, education, and government attorney based in Waukegan, Illinois. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Admitted to practice in Iowa (2014), Illinois (2015), District of Columbia (2015), and Michigan (2022). Educated at University of Iowa College of Law (JD, 2014). Serands clients in Waukegan, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Mr. Douglas Scott Dorando is a lawyer practicing state, local and municipal law, election campaigns & political law, education and 4 other areas of law
  • Douglas has been licensed for 12 years
  • Douglas practices in Waukegan, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Scott Dorando's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas Scott Dorando 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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Land Use & Zoning

Douglas Scott Dorando is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Douglas Scott Dorando is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Illinois →

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 Waukegan 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 Scott Dorando

Where is Douglas Scott Dorando's law office located?
Douglas Scott Dorando's law practice is located in Waukegan, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Scott Dorando handle?
Douglas Scott Dorando focuses on criminal defense, zoning, litigation, education, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Douglas Scott Dorando practiced law?
Douglas Scott Dorando has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
Where did Douglas Scott Dorando go to law school?
Douglas Scott Dorando earned their education at (JD, 2014).
How can I contact Douglas Scott Dorando for a consultation?
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Education

JD
University of Iowa College of Law
- 2014

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 2014
Illinois
Admitted: 2015
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2015
Michigan
Admitted: 2022

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