Atty. Melissa A. Durkin
Melissa A. Durkin is a lawyer practicing family law.
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Melissa A. Durkin is a Chicago Transit Authority Dept. based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on family law. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1995). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1995) and University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (B.A., 1992). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Melissa A. Durkin is a lawyer practicing family law
- Melissa received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years
- Melissa practices in Chicago, IL
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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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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