Atty. Kathleen Walker Vaught

Atty. Kathleen Walker Vaught

Kathleen Walker Vaught is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, trusts, liquidations and 12 other areas of law. Kathleen received a B.A. degree from Santa Clara University in 1970, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Wheaton Wheaton 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About Kathleen Walker Vaught at a glance

Kathleen Walker Vaught is a Member based in Wheaton, Illinois, practicing at Kathleen Vaught, P.C.. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on divorce, chapter 7, trusts, chapter 13, and probate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1977), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois (1978), U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (1978), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1981). Educated at Southern Illinois University (J.D., 1976) and Santa Clara University (B.A. Economics, 1970). Serands clients in Wheaton, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Kathleen Walker Vaught is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, trusts, liquidations and 12 other areas of law
  • Kathleen received a B.A. degree from Santa Clara University in 1970, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Kathleen practices at Kathleen Vaught, P.C. in Wheaton, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Kathleen Walker Vaught's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kathleen Walker Vaught handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

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Trusts

Kathleen Walker Vaught is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Kathleen Walker Vaught is one of 6,374 chapter 13 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 13 attorneys in Illinois →

Probate

Kathleen Walker Vaught is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

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 Wheaton 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Kathleen Walker Vaught

Where is Kathleen Walker Vaught's law office located?
Kathleen Walker Vaught's law practice is located in Wheaton, Illinois. The firm is Kathleen Vaught, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kathleen Walker Vaught handle?
Kathleen Walker Vaught focuses on divorce, chapter 7, trusts, chapter 13, probate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Kathleen Walker Vaught practiced law?
Kathleen Walker Vaught has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Kathleen Walker Vaught go to law school?
Kathleen Walker Vaught earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A. Economics, 1970).
How can I contact Kathleen Walker Vaught for a consultation?
You can contact Kathleen Walker Vaught directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Southern Illinois University
- 1976
B.A. Economics
Santa Clara University
- 1970

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1991

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