Atty. John Patrick Curnyn

Atty. John Patrick Curnyn

John Patrick Curnyn is a lawyer practicing dui & dwi, juvenile, criminal law and 4 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Augustana College in 1992, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Evanston Evanston 28 Years Experience 28 year
Call (847) 752-6660

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About John Patrick Curnyn at a glance

John Patrick Curnyn is a dui/dwi, criminal defense, juvenile, litigation, and civil rights attorney based in Evanston, Illinois. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1998) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1998). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (J.D., 1997) and Augustana College (B.A. Emporia, 1992). Serves clients in Evanston, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Patrick Curnyn is a lawyer practicing dui & dwi, juvenile, criminal law and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Augustana College in 1992, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • John practices in Evanston, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John Patrick Curnyn's Areas of Practice

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

DUI / DWI Defense

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Criminal Defense

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Juvenile Law

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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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 Evanston 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 venue, 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 Patrick Curnyn

Where is John Patrick Curnyn's law office located?
John Patrick Curnyn's law practice is located in Evanston, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Patrick Curnyn handle?
John Patrick Curnyn focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, juvenile, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John Patrick Curnyn practiced law?
John Patrick Curnyn has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did John Patrick Curnyn go to law school?
John Patrick Curnyn earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A. Emporia, 1992).
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Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
- 1997
B.A. Emporia
Augustana College
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1998

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