Atty. James Peter Pelafas
Mr. James Peter Pelafas is a lawyer practicing personal injury litigation, criminal law, divorce law and 2 other areas of law.
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About James Peter Pelafas at a glance
James Peter Pelafas is a Member based in River Forest, Illinois, practicing at James P. Pelafas & Associates, P.C.. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on divorce, personal injury, criminal defense, and adr. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1988), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1990), and Indiana (1999). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1988) and Southern Illinois University (B.A., 1984). Active member of Chicago and Illinois State Bar Associations Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in River Forest, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James Peter Pelafas is a lawyer practicing personal injury litigation, criminal law, divorce law and 2 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Southern Illinois University in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years
- James practices at James P. Pelafas & Associates, P.C. in River Forest, IL
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James Peter Pelafas's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Peter Pelafas 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 Peter Pelafas is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Illinois →
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 Peter Pelafas 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 Peter Pelafas is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Illinois →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
James Peter Pelafas is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 River Forest 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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