Atty. Michael John Lichner
Michael John Lichner is a lawyer practicing motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall cases, wrongful death and 7 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and has been licensed for 16 years.
Motor Vehicle Accidents & More Attorney · Serving Joliet, IL · 16+ Years Experience
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About Michael John Lichner at a Glance
Michael John Lichner is a Founding Partner based in Joliet, Illinois, practicing at Rathbun, Cservenyak & Kozol, LLC. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, criminal defense, motorcycle, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2010). Educated at John Marshall Law School J.D. (—) and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign B.A. History (—). Serves clients in Joliet, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael John Lichner
- Michael John Lichner is a lawyer practicing motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall cases, wrongful death and 7 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and has been licensed for 16 years
- Michael practices at Rathbun, Cservenyak & Kozol, LLC in Joliet, IL
Practice Areas Explained
Michael John Lichner's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael John Lichner handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Joliet.
Car Accidents in Joliet
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Wrongful Death in Joliet
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Criminal Defense in Joliet
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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Motorcycle Accidents in Joliet
Michael John Lichner is one of 11,112 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in Illinois →
Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in Joliet
Michael John Lichner is one of 29,187 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Illinois →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Joliet
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 Joliet 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.
Joliet Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Joliet-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 Joliet Choose Michael John Lichner
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 John Lichner's practice in the field of car accidents, wrongful death, criminal defense, motorcycle, and slip & fall.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael John Lichner brings 16+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering car accidents, wrongful death, and criminal defense, Michael John Lichner can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Joliet
A Joliet-based practice means Michael John Lichner 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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