Atty. Joseph W. Basola
Joseph W. Basola is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, divorce, chapter 7 and 6 other areas of law.
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Joseph W. Basola is a Member based in Decatur, Illinois, practicing at Brown, Hawkins, Basola & Mattingley. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on divorce, chapter 7, dui/dwi, child custody, and truck accidents. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1972) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois (1972). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (LL.B., 1972) and Southern Illinois University (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Illinois State Bar Association. Serands clients in Decatur, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Joseph W. Basola is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, divorce, chapter 7 and 6 other areas of law
- Joseph received a B.A. degree from Southern Illinois University in 1968, and has been licensed for 54 years
- Joseph practices at Brown, Hawkins, Basola & Mattingley in Decatur, IL
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Joseph W. Basola is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Illinois →
Joseph W. Basola is one of 8,885 chapter 7 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 7 attorneys in Illinois →
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Joseph W. Basola is one of 29,976 dui/dwi attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dui/dwi attorneys in Illinois →
Joseph W. Basola is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Illinois →
Joseph W. Basola is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents 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 Decatur 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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