Atty. Ernest Yi Ling

Atty. Ernest Yi Ling

Ernest Yi Ling is a lawyer. Ernest received a B.A. degree from Carleton College in 1981, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Chicago Chicago 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About Ernest Yi Ling at a glance

Ernest Yi Ling is an U.S. Attorney's Off. based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1987), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1987), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1987). Educated at Northern Illinois University College of Law (J.D., 1986) and Carleton College (B.A., 1981). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Ernest Yi Ling is a lawyer
  • Ernest received a B.A. degree from Carleton College in 1981, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Ernest practices in Chicago, IL

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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Ernest Yi Ling's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Ernest Yi Ling has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
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Ernest Yi Ling earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1981).
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Education

J.D.
Northern Illinois University College of Law
- 1986
B.A.
Carleton College
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1987

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