Atty. Robert J. Semrad
Rob Semrad is a life-long Chicago resident and second-generation Chicago attorney. He graduated from DePaul Law in 1994 like many new law school grads, undecided about what area of law he wanted to practice.
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Robert J. Semrad is a Senior Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practforg at DebtStoppers. They haand 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1994). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1994) and Winona State University (B.A., 1991). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Rob Semrad is a life-long Chicago resident and second-generation Chicago attorney
- He graduated from DePaul Law in 1994 like many new law school grads, undecided about what area of law he wanted to practice
- But for Rob, his very first job out of school โ working in a personal bankruptcy practice โ made that decision for him
- Rob learned quickly that bankruptcy law gave him everything he wanted in a law career โ the opportunity to do the most good for the greatest number of people
- Rob worked for that original firm for seven years, before purchasing it in 2003
- Re-christened "Robert J. Semrad & Associates" and with the trade name "DebtStoppers," Rob's firm went on to help thousands of families restructure and eliminate debt, save their homes, and start fresh through bankruptcy debt relief
- Rob's continuing commitment to his community and its financial education has never been more important to him than it is now โ in the wake of the mortgage crisis caused by the lending practices of the mortgage industry, practices that have caused the greatest damage in minority communities
- After nearly 18 years of practicing bankruptcy law, Rob still gets the greatest satisfaction from standing up for the individual against the power and the abusive practices of the credit industry
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Illinois
Practforg law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand 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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