Atty. James P. Hilliard
James P. Hilliard is a lawyer practicing divorce law, litigation, criminal law and 1 other area of law.
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James P. Hilliard is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at James P. Hilliard. They have 62+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1964. Their practice focuses on divorce, criminal defense, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1964). Educated at Loyola University - Chicago, IL J.D. (—) and University of Notre Dame A.B. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James P. Hilliard is a lawyer practicing divorce law, litigation, criminal law and 1 other area of law
- James received a A.B. degree from University of Notre Dame, and has been licensed for 62 years
- James practices at James P. Hilliard in Chicago, IL
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James P. Hilliard 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 P. Hilliard 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 P. Hilliard is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James P. Hilliard is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 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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