Atty. Michael Jonathan Smith
Michael Jonathan Smith is a lawyer practicing elder law, litigation, estate planning and 6 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Western Illinois University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years.
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Michael Jonathan Smith is a Member based in Rockford, Illinois, practicing at Michael J. Smith Attorney At Law. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, child custody, estate planning, and child support. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1980) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1982). Educated at Southern Illinois University (J.D., 1980) and Western Illinois University (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Rockford, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Jonathan Smith is a lawyer practicing elder law, litigation, estate planning and 6 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Western Illinois University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Michael practices at Michael J. Smith Attorney At Law in Rockford, IL
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Michael Jonathan Smith's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Jonathan Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Michael Jonathan Smith is one of 45,063 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Illinois →
Michael Jonathan Smith is one of 32,113 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Illinois →
Michael Jonathan Smith is one of 27,615 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Illinois →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Michael Jonathan Smith is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →
Michael Jonathan Smith is one of 21,259 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in Illinois →
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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 Rockford 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.
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