Atty. Matthew Thomas Caruso

Atty. Matthew Thomas Caruso

Roberts & Caruso provides its clients with large firm skills while retaining the personal service and cost structure of a small firm. Our clients range from Fortune 100 companies to small and...

Wheaton Wheaton 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About Matthew Thomas Caruso at a glance

Matthew Thomas Caruso is a Member based in Wheaton, Illinois, practicing at Fitzsimmons, Roberts, Paine & Caruso. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on probate, criminal defense, estate planning, business, and construction. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Including Trial Bar (1988). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1988) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1985). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Chairman, Business Law & Practice Committee, Du Page County Bar Association. Serands clients in Wheaton, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Roberts & Caruso provides its clients with large firm skills while retaining the personal service and cost structure of a small firm
  • Our clients range from Fortune 100 companies to small and
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Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Thomas Caruso's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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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.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Matthew Thomas Caruso is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Construction Law

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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 Matthew Thomas Caruso

Where is Matthew Thomas Caruso's law office located?
Matthew Thomas Caruso's law practice is located in Wheaton, Illinois. The firm is Fitzsimmons, Roberts, Paine & Caruso. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Thomas Caruso handle?
Matthew Thomas Caruso focuses on probate, criminal defense, estate planning, business, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Matthew Thomas Caruso practiced law?
Matthew Thomas Caruso has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Matthew Thomas Caruso go to law school?
Matthew Thomas Caruso earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact Matthew Thomas Caruso for a consultation?
You can contact Matthew Thomas Caruso 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.
What awards or recognition has Matthew Thomas Caruso received?
Matthew Thomas Caruso's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1988
B.A.
University of Illinois
- 1985

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1988

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