Atty. Michael S. O'Meara

Atty. Michael S. O'Meara

Michael S. O'Meara is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, dui/dwi, traffic violations and 9 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael S. O'Meara at a glance

Michael S. O'Meara is an Owner, Founder based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at O'Meara Law LLC. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, sex crimes, and theft. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1994). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1994) and Boston College (B.A. English, 1990). Active member of Illinois State Bar Association Chicago Bar Association National College of DUI Defense American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys DUI Defense Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael S. O'Meara is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, dui/dwi, traffic violations and 9 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Michael practices at O'Meara Law LLC in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael S. O'Meara's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael S. O'Meara handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Drug Crimes

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Criminal Defense

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Sex Crimes

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Theft & Property Crimes

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Jurisdictional Context

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 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael S. O'Meara

Where is Michael S. O'Meara's law office located?
Michael S. O'Meara's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is O'Meara Law LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael S. O'Meara handle?
Michael S. O'Meara focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, sex crimes, theft. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael S. O'Meara practiced law?
Michael S. O'Meara has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Michael S. O'Meara go to law school?
Michael S. O'Meara earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A. English, 1990).
How can I contact Michael S. O'Meara for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1994
B.A. English
Boston College
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1994

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