Atty. Peter Colby Cavanagh
Peter Colby Cavanagh is a lawyer practicing general practice, criminal law, personal injury and 2 other areas of law. Peter received a B.S. degree from Illinois State University in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years.
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Peter Colby Cavanagh is a 4th Jud. Cir. J. based in Springfield, Illinois. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, personal injury, criminal defense, and traffic. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1997) and U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (1998). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1997) and Illinois State University (B.S. History, 1993). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Springfield, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Peter Colby Cavanagh is a lawyer practicing general practice, criminal law, personal injury and 2 other areas of law
- Peter received a B.S. degree from Illinois State University in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years
- Peter practices in Springfield, IL
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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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