Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 51+ Years Experience
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About Michael A. Moses at a Glance
Michael A. Moses is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Siegel & Moses PC. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, litigation, civil rights, and government. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1975), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1975), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1980), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1981). Educated at University of Detroit (J.D., 1975) and University of Michigan (B.G.S., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago, DuPage and Kane Counties, Illinois and Texas State and American (Member, Sections on: Litigation Administrative Law Criminal Justice Business and Franchise Law) Bar Associations The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael A. Moses
- Mr. Michael A. Moses is a lawyer practicing complex commercial arbitration, commercial litigation, constitutional law and 10 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.G.S. degree from University of Michigan in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
- Michael practices at Siegel & Moses PC in Chicago, IL
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Michael A. Moses's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael A. Moses handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Criminal Defense in Chicago
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Business & Corporate Law in Chicago
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Civil Litigation in Chicago
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Civil Rights in Chicago
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Government & Administrative Law in Chicago
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
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 venue, 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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Michael A. Moses
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael A. Moses's practice in the field of criminal defense, business, litigation, civil rights, and government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael A. Moses brings 51+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, Michael A. Moses can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, business, and litigation, Michael A. Moses can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Michael A. Moses attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael A. Moses Handles in Chicago
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