Atty. Matthew John Claes

Atty. Matthew John Claes

Matthew John Claes is a lawyer practicing real estate, estate planning, probate. Matthew has been licensed for 15 years.

Darien Darien 15 yrs experience 15 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew John Claes at a glance

Matthew John Claes is a probate, estate planning, and real estate attorney based in Darien, Illinois. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2011). Serands clients in Darien, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew John Claes is a lawyer practicing real estate, estate planning, probate
  • Matthew has been licensed for 15 years
  • Matthew practices in Darien, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew John Claes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew John Claes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

Matthew John Claes is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Matthew John Claes is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Matthew John Claes is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Darien 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 Matthew John Claes

Where is Matthew John Claes's law office located?
Matthew John Claes's law practice is located in Darien, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew John Claes handle?
Matthew John Claes focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Matthew John Claes practiced law?
Matthew John Claes has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
How can I contact Matthew John Claes for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2011

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