Atty. Jay William Ukena
Jay William Ukena is a lawyer practicing dui, traffic violations, family law and 6 other areas of law. Jay received a B.A. degree from Lake Forest College in 1969, and has been licensed for 47 years.
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Jay William Ukena is a Member based in Waukegan, Illinois, practicing at Jay W. Ukena. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on divorce, dui/dwi, family law, ssd, and paternity. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1979). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1979) and Lake Forest College (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Lake County (Member, Committee on Municipal Law, Zoning and Eminent Domain, 1980) and Illinois State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Waukegan, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jay William Ukena is a lawyer practicing dui, traffic violations, family law and 6 other areas of law
- Jay received a B.A. degree from Lake Forest College in 1969, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Jay practices at Jay W. Ukena in Waukegan, IL
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Jay William Ukena is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Illinois →
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Jay William Ukena is one of 29,976 dui/dwi attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dui/dwi attorneys in Illinois →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Jay William Ukena is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Illinois →
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
Jay William Ukena is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Illinois →
Jay William Ukena is one of 6,837 paternity attorneys indexed nationally. Browse paternity 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 Waukegan 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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