Atty. Peter Michel Ashmore

Atty. Peter Michel Ashmore

Peter Michel Ashmore is a lawyer practicing family law, elder law & advocacy, probate & estate planning. Peter has been licensed for 32 years.

Chicago Chicago 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter Michel Ashmore at a glance

Peter Michel Ashmore is a probate, family law, estate planning, and elder law attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1994). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Peter Michel Ashmore is a lawyer practicing family law, elder law & advocacy, probate & estate planning
  • Peter has been licensed for 32 years
  • Peter practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Michel Ashmore's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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Family Law

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

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Peter Michel Ashmore is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Peter Michel Ashmore is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law 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 Michel Ashmore

Where is Peter Michel Ashmore's law office located?
Peter Michel Ashmore's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Michel Ashmore handle?
Peter Michel Ashmore focuses on probate, family law, estate planning, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Peter Michel Ashmore practiced law?
Peter Michel Ashmore has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
How can I contact Peter Michel Ashmore for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1994

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