Atty. Joan Baumgartner

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.

Chicago Chicago 32 yrs experience 32 year
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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. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Joan Baumgartner's Areas of Practice

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

International Law

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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 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 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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Frequently Asked

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Where is Joan Baumgartner's law office located?
Joan Baumgartner's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joan Baumgartner handle?
Joan Baumgartner focuses on international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Joan Baumgartner practiced law?
Joan Baumgartner has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
What languages does Joan Baumgartner speak?
Joan Baumgartner provides legal services in French. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
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Education

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
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Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1994
U.S. Court of International Trade
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1997

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