Atty. John Charles Kocoras

Atty. John Charles Kocoras

John Charles Kocoras is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, criminal defense, foreign corrupt practices act (fcpa) and international anticorruption and 4 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Chicago Chicago 29 yrs experience 29 year
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John Charles Kocoras is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, white collar, securities, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1997). Educated at Loyola University School of Law J.D. cum laude (—) and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign B.A. (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Charles Kocoras is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, criminal defense, foreign corrupt practices act (fcpa) and international anticorruption and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • John practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John Charles Kocoras's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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White Collar Crimes

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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Jurisdictional Context

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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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Where is John Charles Kocoras's law office located?
John Charles Kocoras's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Charles Kocoras handle?
John Charles Kocoras focuses on criminal defense, white collar, securities, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John Charles Kocoras practiced law?
John Charles Kocoras has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
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Education

Loyola University School of Law J.D. cum laude
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1997

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