Atty. Matthew Anthony Lara
Matthew Anthony Lara is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, environmental law, family law and 2 other areas of law. Matthew has been licensed for 15 years.
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Matthew Anthony Lara is a probate, criminal defense, family law, estate planning, and bankruptcy attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2011). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Matthew Anthony Lara is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, environmental law, family law and 2 other areas of law
- Matthew has been licensed for 15 years
- Matthew practices in Chicago, IL
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Matthew Anthony Lara is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate 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.
Matthew Anthony Lara 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.
Matthew Anthony Lara 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.
Matthew Anthony Lara is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Matthew Anthony Lara is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy 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 Chicago 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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