Atty. John Shea Coghlan
John Shea Coghlan is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, general practice, personal injury and 4 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Lake Forest College, Illinois in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years.
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John Shea Coghlan is a Member based in Kankakee, Illinois, practicing at Ackman, Marek, Meyer, Tebo & Coghlan, Ltd.. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, family law, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar (1980), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1981), and U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (2006). Educated at DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois (J.D., 1980) and Lake Forest College, Illinois (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Kankakee County and Illinois State Bar Associations Illinois Associate Defense Counsel. Serands clients in Kankakee, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Shea Coghlan is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, general practice, personal injury and 4 other areas of law
- John received a B.A. degree from Lake Forest College, Illinois in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
- John practices at Ackman, Marek, Meyer, Tebo & Coghlan, Ltd. in Kankakee, IL
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John Shea Coghlan's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Shea Coghlan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
John Shea Coghlan is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 Kankakee 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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