Atty. James J. Siwek
James J. Siwek is a lawyer practicing trusts, probate & estate planning, real estate and 29 other areas of law.
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James J. Siwek is a Member based in Palos Heights, Illinois, practicing at Law Office of James J. Siwek, P.C.. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, chapter 7, dui/dwi, and drug crimes. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1987). Educated at Northern Illinois University (J.D., 1987) and Drake University (B.S., 1974). Active member of Chicago Bar Association. Serands clients in Palos Heights, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James J. Siwek is a lawyer practicing trusts, probate & estate planning, real estate and 29 other areas of law
- James received a B.S. degree from Drake University in 1974, and has been licensed for 39 years
- James practices at Law Office of James J. Siwek, P.C. in Palos Heights, IL
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
James J. Siwek is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Illinois →
James J. Siwek is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Illinois →
James J. Siwek is one of 8,885 chapter 7 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 7 attorneys in Illinois →
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James J. Siwek is one of 29,976 dui/dwi attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dui/dwi attorneys in Illinois →
James J. Siwek is one of 6,966 drug crimes attorneys indexed nationally. Browse drug crimes 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 Palos Heights 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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