Atty. Joel S. Kessler
Joel S. Kessler is a lawyer practicing criminal law, divorce, personal injury.
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About Joel S. Kessler at a glance
Joel S. Kessler is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Law Offices of Joel S. Kessler. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on divorce, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1969) and Florida (1975). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology J.D. (—) and University of Illinois B.A. (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Joel S. Kessler is a lawyer practicing criminal law, divorce, personal injury
- Joel received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois, and has been licensed for 57 years
- Joel practices at Law Offices of Joel S. Kessler in Chicago, IL
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joel S. Kessler 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.
Joel S. Kessler is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Illinois →
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.
Joel S. Kessler is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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.
Joel S. Kessler is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Illinois →
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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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