Atty. Melissa Kallio

Atty. Melissa Kallio

Melissa Kallio is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, elder law and 1 other area of law. Melissa has been licensed for 12 years.

Chicago Chicago 12 yrs experience 12 year
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Profile Summary

About Melissa Kallio at a glance

Melissa Kallio is a probate, estate planning, poa, and elder law attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2014). Educated at John Marshall Law School, Chicago JD - Juris Doctor (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Melissa Kallio is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, elder law and 1 other area of law
  • Melissa has been licensed for 12 years
  • Melissa practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa Kallio's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Melissa Kallio 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.

Melissa Kallio is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Power of Attorney

Melissa Kallio is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Illinois →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Melissa Kallio is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Melissa Kallio

Where is Melissa Kallio's law office located?
Melissa Kallio's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa Kallio handle?
Melissa Kallio focuses on probate, estate planning, poa, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Melissa Kallio practiced law?
Melissa Kallio has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
Where did Melissa Kallio go to law school?
Melissa Kallio earned their education at (—).
How can I contact Melissa Kallio for a consultation?
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Education

John Marshall Law School, Chicago JD - Juris Doctor
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2014

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