Atty. James Geocaris
James Geocaris is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, mediation, arbitration and 5 other areas of law. James has been licensed for 35 years.
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James Geocaris is a Member based in Palatine, Illinois, practicing at The Geocaris Law Firm. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, family law, real estate, and government. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1991), New York (2001), and Oregon (2011). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1991). Active member of Illinois Bar Association. Serands clients in Palatine, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Geocaris is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, mediation, arbitration and 5 other areas of law
- James has been licensed for 35 years
- James practices at The Geocaris Law Firm in Palatine, IL
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Geocaris handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
James Geocaris 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.
James Geocaris is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Illinois →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
James Geocaris is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Illinois →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James Geocaris is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
James Geocaris is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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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