Atty. H. Kent Heller
H. Kent Heller is a lawyer practicing civil trial practice, criminal defense, civil rights and 3 other areas of law.
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H. Kent Heller is a Member based in Mattoon, Illinois, practicing at Heller, Holmes & Associates, P.C.. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1977), U.S. Tax Court, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar and U.S. Dist (1978), and U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1991). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1977) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Mattoon, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- H. Kent Heller is a lawyer practicing civil trial practice, criminal defense, civil rights and 3 other areas of law
- H. Kent received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
- H. Kent practices at Heller, Holmes & Associates, P.C. in Mattoon, IL
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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.
H. Kent Heller is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
H. Kent Heller is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
H. Kent Heller is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
H. Kent Heller is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Illinois →
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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 Mattoon 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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