Atty. Scott Alan Schanks

Atty. Scott Alan Schanks

Scott Alan Schanks is a lawyer practicing general practice, dui & dwi, personal injury. Scott received a B.S. degree from Western Michigan University in 1983, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Chicago Chicago 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Scott Alan Schanks at a glance

Scott Alan Schanks is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Law Offices of Scott A. Schanks. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1990). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1990) and Western Michigan University (B.S., 1983). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Scott Alan Schanks is a lawyer practicing general practice, dui & dwi, personal injury
  • Scott received a B.S. degree from Western Michigan University in 1983, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Scott practices at Law Offices of Scott A. Schanks in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Scott Alan Schanks's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott Alan Schanks handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Personal Injury

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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 Scott Alan Schanks

Where is Scott Alan Schanks's law office located?
Scott Alan Schanks's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Law Offices of Scott A. Schanks. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott Alan Schanks handle?
Scott Alan Schanks focuses on dui/dwi, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Scott Alan Schanks practiced law?
Scott Alan Schanks has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Scott Alan Schanks go to law school?
Scott Alan Schanks earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.S., 1983).
How can I contact Scott Alan Schanks for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1990
B.S.
Western Michigan University
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1990

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