Atty. James William Dodge

Atty. James William Dodge

James William Dodge is a lawyer practicing estate planning, criminal defense. James has been licensed for 34 years.

Springfield Springfield 34 yrs experience 34 year
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About James William Dodge at a glance

James William Dodge is a criminal defense and estate planning attorney based in Springfield, Illinois. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1992). Serands clients in Springfield, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • James William Dodge is a lawyer practicing estate planning, criminal defense
  • James has been licensed for 34 years
  • James practices in Springfield, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James William Dodge's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James William Dodge handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James William Dodge is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning 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 Springfield 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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Where is James William Dodge's law office located?
James William Dodge's law practice is located in Springfield, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James William Dodge handle?
James William Dodge focuses on criminal defense, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James William Dodge practiced law?
James William Dodge has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
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Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1992

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