Atty. James Emil Thompson
James Emil Thompson is a lawyer practicing criminal defense. James has been licensed for 33 years.
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James Emil Thompson is a criminal defense attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1993). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Emil Thompson is a lawyer practicing criminal defense
- James has been licensed for 33 years
- James practices in Chicago, IL
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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 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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