Atty. John Richard Moore

Atty. John Richard Moore

John Richard Moore is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, commercial, criminal defense and 7 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1979, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Chicago Chicago 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About John Richard Moore at a glance

John Richard Moore is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Moore & Spieske. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, family law, business, real estate, and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1989), Missouri (2015), and Illinois (2016). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1985) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1979). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Richard Moore is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, commercial, criminal defense and 7 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1979, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • John practices at Moore & Spieske in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John Richard Moore's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate Law

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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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 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 Richard Moore

Where is John Richard Moore's law office located?
John Richard Moore's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Moore & Spieske. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Richard Moore handle?
John Richard Moore focuses on criminal defense, family law, business, real estate, bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John Richard Moore practiced law?
John Richard Moore has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did John Richard Moore go to law school?
John Richard Moore earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact John Richard Moore for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1985
B.A.
University of Illinois
- 1979

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1989
Missouri
Admitted: 2015
Illinois
Admitted: 2016

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