Atty. James Michael Durkee
James Michael Durkee is a lawyer practicing divorce & separation, bankruptcy, family law and 1 other area of law. James has been licensed for 18 years.
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James Michael Durkee is a divorce, criminal defense, family law, and bankruptcy attorney based in Morris, Illinois. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2008). Serands clients in Morris, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Michael Durkee is a lawyer practicing divorce & separation, bankruptcy, family law and 1 other area of law
- James has been licensed for 18 years
- James practices in Morris, IL
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James Michael Durkee's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Michael Durkee handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
James Michael Durkee is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce 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 Michael Durkee is one of 214,271 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 Michael Durkee is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Illinois →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
James Michael Durkee is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy 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 Morris 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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