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About Michael A. Hayes at a glance
Michael A. Hayes is a criminal defense and litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1999) and Illinois (2002). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Atty. Michael A. Hayes is a lawyer practicing criminal law, litigation
- Michael has been licensed for 27 years
- Michael practices in Chicago, IL
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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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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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