Atty. Ira Jay Cohen

Atty. Ira Jay Cohen

Ira Jay Cohen is a lawyer practicing family, divorce & separation, child custody and 2 other areas of law. Ira received a degree from DePaul University in 1978, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Palatine Palatine 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Ira Jay Cohen at a glance

Ira Jay Cohen is a divorce, child custody, family law, child support, and prenup attorney based in Palatine, Illinois. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1983). Educated at DePaul University (J.D. B.Sc., 1983) and DePaul University (B.Sc., 1978). Serands clients in Palatine, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ira Jay Cohen is a lawyer practicing family, divorce & separation, child custody and 2 other areas of law
  • Ira received a degree from DePaul University in 1978, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Ira practices in Palatine, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Ira Jay Cohen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ira Jay Cohen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Child Custody & Visitation

Ira Jay Cohen is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Illinois →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

Ira Jay Cohen is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Illinois →

Child Support

Ira Jay Cohen is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in Illinois →

Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements

Ira Jay Cohen is one of 8,877 prenup attorneys indexed nationally. Browse prenup 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 Palatine 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 Ira Jay Cohen

Where is Ira Jay Cohen's law office located?
Ira Jay Cohen's law practice is located in Palatine, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ira Jay Cohen handle?
Ira Jay Cohen focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, child support, prenup. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Ira Jay Cohen practiced law?
Ira Jay Cohen has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Ira Jay Cohen go to law school?
Ira Jay Cohen earned their education at (J.D. B.Sc., 1983); (B.Sc., 1978).
How can I contact Ira Jay Cohen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. B.Sc.
DePaul University
- 1983
B.Sc.
DePaul University
- 1978

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1983

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