Atty. John Charles Dent

Atty. John Charles Dent

John Charles Dent is a lawyer practicing chapter 7 bankruptcy, chapter 13 bankruptcy, real estate and 2 other areas of law. John has been licensed for 30 years.

Lockport Lockport 30 yrs experience 30 year
Call (224) 452-5288 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John Charles Dent at a glance

John Charles Dent is a Member based in Lockport, Illinois, practicing at John C. Dent, Ltd.. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on divorce, chapter 7, chapter 13, personal injury, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1996). Serands clients in Lockport, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Charles Dent is a lawyer practicing chapter 7 bankruptcy, chapter 13 bankruptcy, real estate and 2 other areas of law
  • John has been licensed for 30 years
  • John practices at John C. Dent, Ltd. in Lockport, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John Charles Dent's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

John Charles Dent is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Illinois →

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

John Charles Dent is one of 8,886 chapter 7 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 7 attorneys in Illinois →

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

John Charles Dent is one of 6,375 chapter 13 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 13 attorneys in Illinois →

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.

John Charles Dent is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John Charles Dent is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Lockport 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

Common questions about John Charles Dent

Where is John Charles Dent's law office located?
John Charles Dent's law practice is located in Lockport, Illinois. The firm is John C. Dent, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Charles Dent handle?
John Charles Dent focuses on divorce, chapter 7, chapter 13, personal injury, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John Charles Dent practiced law?
John Charles Dent has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
How can I contact John Charles Dent for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1996

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