Atty. Eric Lee Schleef
Eric Lee Schleef is a lawyer practicing litigation, appeals, criminal defense and 2 other areas of law. Eric received a B.S. degree from Millikin University in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years.
Appeals & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 25+ Years Experience
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About Eric Lee Schleef at a Glance
Eric Lee Schleef is a Dept. of Jus. based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, litigation, appellate, and international. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2001). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 2001) and Millikin University (B.S., 1998). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric Lee Schleef
- Eric Lee Schleef is a lawyer practicing litigation, appeals, criminal defense and 2 other areas of law
- Eric received a B.S. degree from Millikin University in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years
- Eric practices in Chicago, IL
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Eric Lee Schleef's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric Lee Schleef handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Criminal Defense in Chicago
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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Civil Litigation in Chicago
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Appellate Practice in Chicago
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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International Law in Chicago
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
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 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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-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 Chicago Choose Eric Lee Schleef
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 Eric Lee Schleef's practice in the field of criminal defense, litigation, appellate, and international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric Lee Schleef brings 25+ 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 criminal defense, litigation, and appellate, Eric Lee Schleef can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Eric Lee Schleef attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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