Atty. Peggy Harrell Tanner

Atty. Peggy Harrell Tanner

Peggy Harrell Tanner is a lawyer practicing libel, slander and defamation, constitutional law. Peggy received a B.S. degree from Eastern Illinois University in 1971, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Springfield Springfield 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About Peggy Harrell Tanner at a glance

Peggy Harrell Tanner is a Member based in Springfield, Illinois, practicing at Peggy H. Tanner. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on civil rights. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1997). Educated at Eastern Illinois University (B.S., 1971) and Northern Illinois University J.D. (—). Serands clients in Springfield, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Peggy Harrell Tanner is a lawyer practicing libel, slander and defamation, constitutional law
  • Peggy received a B.S. degree from Eastern Illinois University in 1971, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Peggy practices at Peggy H. Tanner in Springfield, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Peggy Harrell Tanner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peggy Harrell Tanner handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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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 Springfield 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 Peggy Harrell Tanner's law office located?
Peggy Harrell Tanner's law practice is located in Springfield, Illinois. The firm is Peggy H. Tanner. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peggy Harrell Tanner handle?
Peggy Harrell Tanner focuses on civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Peggy Harrell Tanner practiced law?
Peggy Harrell Tanner has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Peggy Harrell Tanner go to law school?
Peggy Harrell Tanner earned their education at (B.S., 1971); (—).
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Education

B.S.
Eastern Illinois University
- 1971
Northern Illinois University J.D.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1997

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