Atty. John Edward Trepel

Atty. John Edward Trepel

John Edward Trepel is a lawyer practicing divorce, custody, child support and 4 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin at Madison in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Chicago Chicago 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About John Edward Trepel at a glance

John Edward Trepel is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at John Trepel & Associates LLC. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, real estate, bankruptcy, and child support. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1979). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1979) and University of Wisconsin at Madison (B.S., 1975). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Edward Trepel is a lawyer practicing divorce, custody, child support and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin at Madison in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • John practices at John Trepel & Associates LLC in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John Edward Trepel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Edward Trepel 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 Edward Trepel is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Illinois →

Child Custody & Visitation

John Edward Trepel is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

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

John Edward Trepel is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

John Edward Trepel is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Illinois →

Child Support

John Edward Trepel is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Edward Trepel

Where is John Edward Trepel's law office located?
John Edward Trepel's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is John Trepel & Associates LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Edward Trepel handle?
John Edward Trepel focuses on divorce, child custody, real estate, bankruptcy, child support. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John Edward Trepel practiced law?
John Edward Trepel has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did John Edward Trepel go to law school?
John Edward Trepel earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.S., 1975).
How can I contact John Edward Trepel for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1979
B.S.
University of Wisconsin at Madison
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1979

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