Atty. Patrick Joseph Quilty
Patrick Joseph Quilty is a lawyer practicing personal injury, criminal defense, workmens compensation. Patrick received a B.A. degree from Northern Illinois University in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Waukegan, IL · 44+ Years Experience
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About Patrick Joseph Quilty at a Glance
Patrick Joseph Quilty is a Member based in Waukegan, Illinois, practicing at Law Office of Patrick J. Quilty. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1982). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1982) and Northern Illinois University (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Chicago, Lake County, Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in Waukegan, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick Joseph Quilty
- Patrick Joseph Quilty is a lawyer practicing personal injury, criminal defense, workmens compensation
- Patrick received a B.A. degree from Northern Illinois University in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
- Patrick practices at Law Office of Patrick J. Quilty in Waukegan, IL
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Patrick Joseph Quilty's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick Joseph Quilty handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Waukegan.
Personal Injury in Waukegan
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Patrick Joseph Quilty is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Criminal Defense in Waukegan
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Patrick Joseph Quilty is one of 212,605 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Illinois →
Workers Compensation in Waukegan
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Patrick Joseph Quilty is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Illinois →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Waukegan
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 venue, 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.
Waukegan Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Waukegan-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Waukegan Choose Patrick Joseph Quilty
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Patrick Joseph Quilty's practice in the field of personal injury, criminal defense, and workers comp.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Patrick Joseph Quilty brings 44+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, criminal defense, and workers comp, Patrick Joseph Quilty can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Waukegan
A Waukegan-based practice means Patrick Joseph Quilty attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Patrick Joseph Quilty Handles in Waukegan
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Patrick Joseph Quilty has experience with under Illinois law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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