Atty. Joseph Curtiss Ponitz
Mr. Joseph Curtiss Ponitz is a lawyer practicing criminal / traffic, family law, workers compensation and 9 other areas of law.
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Joseph Curtiss Ponitz is a Partner based in Marengo, Illinois, practicing at Franks Gerkin Ponitz & Greeley. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2005). Educated at Southern Illinois University School of Law (J.D. Honors, 2005) and Western Illinois University (B.S. Law, 2000). Active member of Winnebago, Boone and McHenry County, 2007 to Present State Bar Association, 2005 to Present. Serands clients in Marengo, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Joseph Curtiss Ponitz is a lawyer practicing criminal / traffic, family law, workers compensation and 9 other areas of law
- Joseph received a B.S. degree from Western Illinois University in 2000, and has been licensed for 21 years
- Joseph practices at Franks Gerkin Ponitz & Greeley in Marengo, IL
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Joseph Curtiss Ponitz's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph Curtiss Ponitz handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
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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.
Joseph Curtiss Ponitz is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Joseph Curtiss Ponitz is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Illinois →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Joseph Curtiss Ponitz is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Illinois →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Joseph Curtiss Ponitz is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →
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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 Marengo 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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