Atty. John Matthew Chancey

Atty. John Matthew Chancey

John Matthew Chancey is a lawyer practicing criminal law. John received a B.A. degree from Southern Illinois University, and has been licensed for 48 years.

Salem Salem 48 yrs experience 48 year
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About John Matthew Chancey at a glance

John Matthew Chancey is an Asst. States Atty. based in Salem, Illinois. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1978) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1978). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (J.D. Chicago, 1978) and Southern Illinois University B.A. Southern Illinois University (B.A., 1975). Serands clients in Salem, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Matthew Chancey is a lawyer practicing criminal law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Southern Illinois University, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • John practices in Salem, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John Matthew Chancey's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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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 Salem 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

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Where is John Matthew Chancey's law office located?
John Matthew Chancey's law practice is located in Salem, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Matthew Chancey handle?
John Matthew Chancey focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John Matthew Chancey practiced law?
John Matthew Chancey has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did John Matthew Chancey go to law school?
John Matthew Chancey earned their education at (J.D. Chicago, 1978); (B.A., 1975).
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Education

J.D. Chicago
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
- 1978
B.A.
Southern Illinois University B.A. Southern Illinois University
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1978

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