Atty. Michael Joseph Drake
Michael Joseph Drake is a lawyer practicing litigation, criminal law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Sangamon State University in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years.
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Michael Joseph Drake is a criminal defense and litigation attorney based in Springfield, Illinois. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Central District of (1989) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1997). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1988) and Sangamon State University (B.A., 1985). Serands clients in Springfield, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Joseph Drake is a lawyer practicing litigation, criminal law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Sangamon State University in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years
- Michael practices in Springfield, IL
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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 Springfield 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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