Atty. Roland P. Ernst

Atty. Roland P. Ernst

Roland P. Ernst is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, prenuptial agreements and 10 other areas of law.

Orland Park Orland Park 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Roland P. Ernst at a glance

Roland P. Ernst is a Principal based in Orland Park, Illinois, practicing at Law Office of Carr, O'Rourke & Ernst, Ltd.. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, real estate, and child support. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1983) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1983). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D. Law, 1983) and DePaul University (B.S. Commerce, 1980). Active member of Illinois Trial Lawyers Illinois State Bar Association Chicago Bar Association. Serands clients in Orland Park, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Roland P. Ernst is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, prenuptial agreements and 10 other areas of law
  • Roland received a B.S. degree from DePaul University in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Roland practices at Law Office of Carr, O'Rourke & Ernst, Ltd. in Orland Park, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Roland P. Ernst's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Roland P. Ernst 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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Child Custody & Visitation

Roland P. Ernst 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.

Roland P. Ernst 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.

Roland P. Ernst is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Child Support

Roland P. Ernst is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support 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 Orland Park 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 Roland P. Ernst

Where is Roland P. Ernst's law office located?
Roland P. Ernst's law practice is located in Orland Park, Illinois. The firm is Law Office of Carr, O'Rourke & Ernst, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Roland P. Ernst handle?
Roland P. Ernst focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, real estate, child support. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Roland P. Ernst practiced law?
Roland P. Ernst has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Roland P. Ernst go to law school?
Roland P. Ernst earned their education at (J.D. Law, 1983); (B.S. Commerce, 1980).
How can I contact Roland P. Ernst for a consultation?
You can contact Roland P. Ernst directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D. Law
DePaul University College of Law
- 1983
B.S. Commerce
DePaul University
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1983

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