Atty. Jack Edward Bentley

Atty. Jack Edward Bentley

Jack Edward Bentley is a lawyer practicing general negligence, municipal liability, private security and 1 other area of law. Jack has been licensed for 14 years.

Chicago Chicago 14 yrs experience 14 year
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About Jack Edward Bentley at a glance

Jack Edward Bentley is a personal injury, criminal defense, and securities attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Admitted to practice in Illinois Supreme Court U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (2012). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D. Illinois, 2012). Active member of Affiliations Vice Chair, Criminal Law Committee, Young Lawyers' Section of the Chicago Bar Association Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago Vice President, Board of Directors, A Just Harvest New Leaders Council Chicago, 2015 Fellow. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Jack Edward Bentley is a lawyer practicing general negligence, municipal liability, private security and 1 other area of law
  • Jack has been licensed for 14 years
  • Jack practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Jack Edward Bentley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jack Edward Bentley handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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.

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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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Securities Law

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jack Edward Bentley

Where is Jack Edward Bentley's law office located?
Jack Edward Bentley's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jack Edward Bentley handle?
Jack Edward Bentley focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Jack Edward Bentley practiced law?
Jack Edward Bentley has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did Jack Edward Bentley go to law school?
Jack Edward Bentley earned their education at (J.D. Illinois, 2012).
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Education

J.D. Illinois
Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 2012

Bar Admissions

Illinois Supreme Court U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2012

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