Atty. Joseph Peter Hettel
Joseph Peter Hettel is a lawyer practicing criminal, personal injury, workers compensation and 2 other areas of law. Joseph received a B.S. degree from Illinois State University in 1989, and has been licensed for 32 years.
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Joseph Peter Hettel is a Cir.J. based in Ottawa, Illinois. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1994). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1994) and Illinois State University (B.S. MBA, 1989). Serands clients in Ottawa, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Joseph Peter Hettel is a lawyer practicing criminal, personal injury, workers compensation and 2 other areas of law
- Joseph received a B.S. degree from Illinois State University in 1989, and has been licensed for 32 years
- Joseph practices in Ottawa, IL
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Joseph Peter Hettel's Areas of Practice
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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 Peter Hettel 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 Peter Hettel is one of 214,271 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 Peter Hettel is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Illinois →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Joseph Peter Hettel is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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 Ottawa 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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