Atty. Scott Benton Kains
Scott Benton Kains is a lawyer practicing personal injury, criminal, criminal defense. Scott received a B.A. degree from Southern Illinois University in 1983, and has been licensed for 35 years.
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Scott Benton Kains is a Sangamon Co. State's Atty. based in Springfield, Illinois. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on personal injury and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1991). Educated at Southern Illinois University (J.D., 1991) and Southern Illinois University (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in Springfield, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Scott Benton Kains is a lawyer practicing personal injury, criminal, criminal defense
- Scott received a B.A. degree from Southern Illinois University in 1983, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Scott practices in Springfield, IL
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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.
Scott Benton Kains is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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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 Springfield 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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