Atty. Joe Messineo

Atty. Joe Messineo

Joe Messineo is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, dui & dwi, violent crime and 3 other areas of law. Joe has been licensed for 12 years.

Oakbrook Terrace Oakbrook Terrace 12 yrs experience 12 year
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Profile Summary

About Joe Messineo at a glance

Joe Messineo is a dui/dwi, criminal defense, federal crimes, sex crimes, and traffic attorney based in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2014). Educated at University of South Dakota School of Law (JD, 2014). Serands clients in Oakbrook Terrace, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Joe Messineo is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, dui & dwi, violent crime and 3 other areas of law
  • Joe has been licensed for 12 years
  • Joe practices in Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Joe Messineo's Areas of Practice

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

DUI / DWI Defense

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Criminal Defense

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Federal Crimes

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Sex Crimes

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Traffic Violations

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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 Oakbrook Terrace 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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Where is Joe Messineo's law office located?
Joe Messineo's law practice is located in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joe Messineo handle?
Joe Messineo focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, federal crimes, sex crimes, traffic. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Joe Messineo practiced law?
Joe Messineo has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
Where did Joe Messineo go to law school?
Joe Messineo earned their education at (JD, 2014).
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Education

JD
University of South Dakota School of Law
- 2014

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2014

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