Atty. Peter George O'Connor

Atty. Peter George O'Connor

Peter George O'Connor is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, assault & battery, domestic violence and 12 other areas of law. Peter received a M.A. degree from Purdue University, Calumet, and has been licensed for 11 years.

New Lenox New Lenox 11 yrs experience 11 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter George O'Connor at a glance

Peter George O'Connor is a Criminal & DUI Defense Attorney based in New Lenox, Illinois, practicing at PGO Law Firm. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, dv defense, sex crimes, and traffic. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2015), U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois (2015), and Illinois (2015). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D. Dean, 2015) and Purdue University, Calumet M.A. English Literature; Adjunct Professor University of Illinois at Chicago B.A. English/ Creative Writing (—). Active member of National College of DUI Defense Illinois State Bar Association National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys Illinois Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys Will County Bar Association DuPage County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Serands clients in New Lenox, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peter George O'Connor is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, assault & battery, domestic violence and 12 other areas of law
  • Peter received a M.A. degree from Purdue University, Calumet, and has been licensed for 11 years
  • Peter practices at PGO Law Firm in New Lenox, IL and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Peter George O'Connor's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter George O'Connor handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Criminal Defense

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Domestic Violence Defense

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Sex Crimes

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Traffic Violations

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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 New Lenox 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter George O'Connor

Where is Peter George O'Connor's law office located?
Peter George O'Connor's law practice is located in New Lenox, Illinois. The firm is PGO Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter George O'Connor handle?
Peter George O'Connor focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, dv defense, sex crimes, traffic. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Peter George O'Connor practiced law?
Peter George O'Connor has 11+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2015.
Where did Peter George O'Connor go to law school?
Peter George O'Connor earned their education at (J.D. Dean, 2015); (—).
How can I contact Peter George O'Connor for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Dean
John Marshall Law School
- 2015
Purdue University, Calumet M.A. English Literature; Adjunct Professor University of Illinois at Chicago B.A. English/ Creative Writing
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2015
U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2015
Illinois
Admitted: 2015

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