Atty. Joan Baumgartner
Joan Baumgartner is a lawyer practicing customs law, international trade, transportation. Joan received a A.B. degree from Ripon College, and has been licensed for 32 years.
Customs Law & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 32+ Years Experience
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About Joan Baumgartner at a Glance
Joan Baumgartner is a international attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1994), U.S. Court of International Trade (1995), U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit (1996), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1997). Educated at Ripon College A.B. magna cum laude Ripon College A.B. 1986 Phi Beta Kappa Ripon College A.B. Omicron Delta Epsilon Ripon College A.B. Phi Sigma Iota Ripon College A.B. Northwestern University (—). Provides legal services in French. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Joan Baumgartner
- Joan Baumgartner is a lawyer practicing customs law, international trade, transportation
- Joan received a A.B. degree from Ripon College, and has been licensed for 32 years
- Joan practices in Chicago, IL
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International Law in Chicago
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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 Chicago 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 venue, 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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
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Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Joan Baumgartner's practice in the field of international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Joan Baumgartner brings 32+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois, U.S. Court of International Trade, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit, Joan Baumgartner can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused International Practice
Concentrating on international means Joan Baumgartner's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Joan Baumgartner attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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