Atty. Michael Wetzel Kern

Atty. Michael Wetzel Kern

Michael Wetzel Kern is a lawyer practicing immigration. Michael received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Chicago Chicago 34 yrs experience 34 year
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About Michael Wetzel Kern at a glance

Michael Wetzel Kern is an Ameritech Libr. Servs. based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on immigration. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1992). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1992) and Boston College (B.A., 1989). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Wetzel Kern is a lawyer practicing immigration
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Michael practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Wetzel Kern's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Wetzel Kern handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Immigration Law

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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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Where is Michael Wetzel Kern's law office located?
Michael Wetzel Kern's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Wetzel Kern handle?
Michael Wetzel Kern focuses on immigration. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael Wetzel Kern practiced law?
Michael Wetzel Kern has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Michael Wetzel Kern go to law school?
Michael Wetzel Kern earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1989).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Loyola University
- 1992
B.A.
Boston College
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1992

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