Atty. Jody A. Thompson
Jody A. Thompson is a lawyer practicing child custody, child support, divorce & separation and 5 other areas of law.
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Jody A. Thompson is a divorce, child custody, criminal defense, family law, and child support attorney based in Oswego, Illinois. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1997). Educated at Northern Illinois University (J.D., 1997) and Loyola University (B.A., 1992). Serands clients in Oswego, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jody A. Thompson is a lawyer practicing child custody, child support, divorce & separation and 5 other areas of law
- Jody received a B.A. degree from Loyola University in 1992, and has been licensed for 29 years
- Jody practices in Oswego, IL
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Jody A. Thompson's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jody A. Thompson 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.
Jody A. Thompson is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Illinois →
Jody A. Thompson is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Illinois →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Jody A. Thompson is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Illinois →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Jody A. Thompson is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Illinois →
Jody A. Thompson is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support 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 Oswego 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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