Atty. Joel Cabrera

Atty. Joel Cabrera

Joel Cabrera is a lawyer practicing tort litigation, civil rights, administrative review. Joel received a B.A. degree from Loyola University, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Chicago Chicago 34 Years Experience 34 year
Call (224) 772-6118

Profile Summary

About Joel Cabrera at a glance

Joel Cabrera is a Dir., Legal Affairs based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, civil rights, and government. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1992), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1992), and Trial Bar, U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circ (1994). Educated at Loyola University B.A. 1988 DePaul University (—). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joel Cabrera is a lawyer practicing tort litigation, civil rights, administrative review
  • Joel received a B.A. degree from Loyola University, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Joel practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Joel Cabrera's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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Government & Administrative 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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joel Cabrera

Where is Joel Cabrera's law office located?
Joel Cabrera's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joel Cabrera handle?
Joel Cabrera focuses on personal injury, litigation, civil rights, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Joel Cabrera practiced law?
Joel Cabrera has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Joel Cabrera go to law school?
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Education

Loyola University B.A. 1988 DePaul University
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Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1992
Trial Bar, U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circ
Admitted: 1994

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