Atty. Peter L. Marx

Atty. Peter L. Marx

Peter L. Marx is a lawyer practicing family law, matrimonial law, divorce and 7 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 32 yrs experience 32 year
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About Peter L. Marx at a glance

Peter L. Marx is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Peter L. Marx Law Offices. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on divorce, residential, child custody, family law, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1994). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (J.D., 1994) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.A., 1991). Active member of Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations Decalogue Society of Lawyers Mediation Counsel of Illinois. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peter L. Marx is a lawyer practicing family law, matrimonial law, divorce and 7 other areas of law
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Peter practices at Peter L. Marx Law Offices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Peter L. Marx's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter L. Marx handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Residential Real Estate

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Child Custody & Visitation

Peter L. Marx is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Illinois →

Family Law

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

Peter L. Marx is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Peter L. Marx is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter L. Marx

Where is Peter L. Marx's law office located?
Peter L. Marx's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Peter L. Marx Law Offices. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter L. Marx handle?
Peter L. Marx focuses on divorce, residential, child custody, family law, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Peter L. Marx practiced law?
Peter L. Marx has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Peter L. Marx go to law school?
Peter L. Marx earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Peter L. Marx for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
- 1994
B.A.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1994

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