Atty. Ms Bernadette McNicholas

Atty. Ms Bernadette McNicholas

Ms Bernadette McNicholas is a lawyer practicing family. Bernadette received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Chicago Chicago 40 yrs experience 40 year
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About Ms Bernadette McNicholas at a glance

Ms Bernadette McNicholas is a family law attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1986) and Arizona (1993). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1986) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Ms Bernadette McNicholas is a lawyer practicing family
  • Bernadette received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Bernadette practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Ms Bernadette McNicholas's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ms Bernadette McNicholas handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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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 Ms Bernadette McNicholas's law office located?
Ms Bernadette McNicholas's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ms Bernadette McNicholas handle?
Ms Bernadette McNicholas focuses on family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Ms Bernadette McNicholas practiced law?
Ms Bernadette McNicholas has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Ms Bernadette McNicholas go to law school?
Ms Bernadette McNicholas earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1983).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1986
B.A.
University of Illinois
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1986
Arizona
Admitted: 1993

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