Atty. Michael Muir Melius
Michael Muir Melius is a lawyer practicing criminal, dui, real estate and 5 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Northern Illinois University in 1972, and has been licensed for 46 years.
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Michael Muir Melius is a Member based in Waukegan, Illinois, practicing at Michael M. Melius. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, probate, criminal defense, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1980) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1980). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1980) and Northern Illinois University (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Lake County (Member: Real Estate Committee Civil Litigation Committee Criminal Law Committee) and Illinois State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Waukegan, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Muir Melius is a lawyer practicing criminal, dui, real estate and 5 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Northern Illinois University in 1972, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Michael practices at Michael M. Melius in Waukegan, IL
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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 Waukegan 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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