Atty. Peter Stephen Cleary
Peter Stephen Cleary is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal law, driving while intoxicated and 1 other area of law. Peter received a B.S.C. degree from DePaul University in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 45+ Years Experience
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About Peter Stephen Cleary at a Glance
Peter Stephen Cleary is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Cleary, Peter S.. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, and traffic. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1981). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1981) and DePaul University (B.S.C., 1977). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Peter Stephen Cleary
- Peter Stephen Cleary is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal law, driving while intoxicated and 1 other area of law
- Peter received a B.S.C. degree from DePaul University in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Peter practices at Cleary, Peter S. in Chicago, IL
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DUI / DWI Defense in Chicago
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Criminal Defense in Chicago
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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 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 venue, 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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in Chicago Choose Peter Stephen Cleary
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Peter Stephen Cleary's practice in the field of dui/dwi, criminal defense, and traffic.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter Stephen Cleary brings 45+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, criminal defense, and traffic, Peter Stephen Cleary can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Peter Stephen Cleary attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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