Atty. James Thomas Keleher
James T. Keleher focuses his practice solely in family law.
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James Thomas Keleher is a divorce, family law, and child support attorney based in Oak Park, Illinois, practicing at Conniff & Keleher, LLC. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2011). Educated at The John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois J.D. (—) and Loyola University, Chicago, Illinois B.A. Political Science (—). Serands clients in Oak Park, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- James T. Keleher focuses his practice solely in family law
- James began his employment with Conniff Law Offices as an undergrad, then as a law clerk, and, upon graduation from John Marshall Law School, as an associate attorney, and is now a Partner at the firm
- James is well respected amongst his peers as a skilled practitioner who is honest and forthright about his client’s goals and objectives
- James has a unique combination of knowledge and interpersonal skills that make him an exceptional family law attorney
- James strongly believes that family law issues are best resolved by the parties, particularly when there are children’s issues in dispute
- As a father of three young children, James is philosophically opposed to a Judge’s making decisions about other people’s children, rather than the parties’ working together to reach solutions that work best for their unique family
- Litigation should be used as a last resort
- It is more expensive, and more likely to harm the parties’ post-divorce relationship - the importance of which should not be underestimated where children are involved, and, more importantly, litigation can have a very serious impact on the children
- However, James realizes that not all cases can be resolved through settlement for a variety of reasons, including personality differences, mental illness, and issues such as domestic abuse
- James has an extensive litigation background which enables him to provide a full-range of services to his client both in the courtroom and at the negotiating table
- James has specialized experience in complex divorce litigation
- He has been successful at the trial level in child custody and financial cases, and two of those rulings have been affirmed on appeal
- James has recently earned Avvo’s Clients’ Choice Award due to the large number of satisfied clients he has assisted, and he has been named to the National Advocates Top 40 Under 40 and Top 100 attorneys, and the American Institute of Family Law’s 10 Best Attorneys
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Thomas Keleher 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.
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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 Oak Park 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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