Atty. Robert Clancey Cotter

Atty. Robert Clancey Cotter

Robert Clancey Cotter is a lawyer practicing immigration, criminal defense, personal injury and 2 other areas of law. Robert has been licensed for 21 years.

Chicago Chicago 21 yrs experience 21 year
Call (224) 452-5349 Book Appointment

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About Robert Clancey Cotter at a glance

Robert Clancey Cotter is a car accidents, personal injury, criminal defense, immigration, and litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2005). Educated at University of Illinois College of Law (JD, 2005). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Robert Clancey Cotter is a lawyer practicing immigration, criminal defense, personal injury and 2 other areas of law
  • Robert has been licensed for 21 years
  • Robert practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Clancey Cotter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Clancey Cotter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Robert Clancey Cotter is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Robert Clancey Cotter is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Illinois →

Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.

Robert Clancey Cotter is one of 40,633 immigration attorneys indexed nationally. Browse immigration attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Robert Clancey Cotter is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Robert Clancey Cotter

Where is Robert Clancey Cotter's law office located?
Robert Clancey Cotter's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Clancey Cotter handle?
Robert Clancey Cotter focuses on car accidents, personal injury, criminal defense, immigration, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Robert Clancey Cotter practiced law?
Robert Clancey Cotter has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Robert Clancey Cotter go to law school?
Robert Clancey Cotter earned their education at (JD, 2005).
How can I contact Robert Clancey Cotter for a consultation?
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Education

JD
University of Illinois College of Law
- 2005

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2005

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