Atty. Matthew S. Barton
Matthew S. Barton is a lawyer practicing general practice, real estate, family law and 1 other area of law.
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Matthew S. Barton is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Law Office of Matthew S. Barton. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on family law, estate planning, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2000), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2000), and U.S. Supreme Court (2004). Educated at DePaul University School of Law (J.D., 2000) and Northern Illinois University (B.A. Northern, 1992). Active member of Chicago and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Matthew S. Barton is a lawyer practicing general practice, real estate, family law and 1 other area of law
- Matthew received a B.A. degree from Northern Illinois University in 1992, and has been licensed for 26 years
- Matthew practices at Law Office of Matthew S. Barton in Chicago, IL
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew S. Barton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Matthew S. Barton 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 S. Barton is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Matthew S. Barton is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 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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