Atty. Joseph James Neely
Joseph James Neely is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, litigation, probate & estate planning and 10 other areas of law. Joseph received a B.S. degree from Southern Illinois University in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years.
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Joseph James Neely is a Member based in Metropolis, Illinois, practicing at The Neely Law Firm. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on probate, personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1976), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois (1977), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Illinois (1977), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court (1985). Educated at The John Marshall School of Law (J.D., 1976) and Southern Illinois University (B.S., 1972). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Massac County (Secretary, 1978-1981 President, 1981-1985), Illinois State and Kentucky Bar Associations. Serands clients in Metropolis, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Joseph James Neely is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, litigation, probate & estate planning and 10 other areas of law
- Joseph received a B.S. degree from Southern Illinois University in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years
- Joseph practices at The Neely Law Firm in Metropolis, IL
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Joseph James Neely is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →
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 James Neely 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 James Neely 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 James Neely 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 James Neely 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 Metropolis 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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