Atty. James William Mertes
James William Mertes is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, divorce, dui/dwi/drunk driving defense and 9 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from Northern Illinois University in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years.
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James William Mertes is a Member based in Sterling, Illinois, practicing at Mertes & Mertes, P.C.. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on divorce, dui/dwi, child custody, medical malpractice, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1993). Educated at Northern Illinois University (J.D., 1993) and Northern Illinois University (B.S., 1990). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Illinois State Bar Association. Serands clients in Sterling, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James William Mertes is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, divorce, dui/dwi/drunk driving defense and 9 other areas of law
- James received a B.S. degree from Northern Illinois University in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years
- James practices at Mertes & Mertes, P.C. in Sterling, IL
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James William Mertes 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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James William Mertes is one of 29,976 dui/dwi attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dui/dwi attorneys in Illinois →
James William Mertes is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Illinois →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
James William Mertes is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice 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 William Mertes is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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 Sterling 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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