Atty. John Joseph Allen

Atty. John Joseph Allen

John Joseph Allen is a lawyer practicing litigation, criminal defense, intellectual property and 2 other areas of law. John has been licensed for 15 years.

Chicago Chicago 15 yrs experience 15 year
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Profile Summary

About John Joseph Allen at a glance

John Joseph Allen is a criminal defense, ip, bankruptcy, litigation, and adr attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Admitted to practice in California (2011) and Illinois (2014). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Joseph Allen is a lawyer practicing litigation, criminal defense, intellectual property and 2 other areas of law
  • John has been licensed for 15 years
  • John practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John Joseph Allen's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

John Joseph Allen is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Illinois →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

John Joseph Allen is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip 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 Joseph Allen is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John Joseph Allen is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

John Joseph Allen is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Joseph Allen

Where is John Joseph Allen's law office located?
John Joseph Allen's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Joseph Allen handle?
John Joseph Allen focuses on criminal defense, ip, bankruptcy, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John Joseph Allen practiced law?
John Joseph Allen has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
How can I contact John Joseph Allen for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2011
Illinois
Admitted: 2014

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