Atty. John Edward Kerley
John Edward Kerley is a lawyer practicing general practice, adoptions, airbag injury and 21 other areas of law. John received a A.A.S. degree from John A.
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John Edward Kerley is a Member based in Springfield, Illinois, practicing at Law Office of Kerley & Associates, P.C.. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on divorce, car accidents, child custody, trusts, and probate. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Central, Southern and Northern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appe (1989). Educated at Southern Illinois University School of Law (J.D., 1989) and John A. Logan College (A.A.S. Marketing, 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Sangamon County, Illinois State (Counsel: Insurance Law Section Small Firm and Solo Practitioner Section) and American Bar Associations Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Springfield, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Edward Kerley is a lawyer practicing general practice, adoptions, airbag injury and 21 other areas of law
- John received a A.A.S. degree from John A. Logan College in 1981, and has been licensed for 37 years
- John practices at Law Office of Kerley & Associates, P.C. in Springfield, IL
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Edward Kerley 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.
John Edward Kerley is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Illinois →
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
John Edward Kerley is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Illinois →
John Edward Kerley is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Illinois →
John Edward Kerley is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →
John Edward Kerley is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate 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 Springfield 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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