Atty. Shanshan Zhou

Atty. Shanshan Zhou

Shanshan Zhou is a lawyer practicing immigration law, international law, admiralty. Shanshan received a B.A. degree from Anhui Normal University in 1982, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Buffalo Grove Buffalo Grove 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Shanshan Zhou at a glance

Shanshan Zhou is a immigration, maritime, and international attorney based in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1994) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1994). Educated at Shanghai Maritime University School of International Economics Law (LL.M. University, 1988) and Anhui Normal University (B.A., 1982). Serands clients in Buffalo Grove, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Shanshan Zhou is a lawyer practicing immigration law, international law, admiralty
  • Shanshan received a B.A. degree from Anhui Normal University in 1982, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Shanshan practices in Buffalo Grove, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Shanshan Zhou's Areas of Practice

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

Immigration Law

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

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

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International Law

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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 Buffalo Grove 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 Shanshan Zhou

Where is Shanshan Zhou's law office located?
Shanshan Zhou's law practice is located in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Shanshan Zhou handle?
Shanshan Zhou focuses on immigration, maritime, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Shanshan Zhou practiced law?
Shanshan Zhou has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Shanshan Zhou go to law school?
Shanshan Zhou earned their education at (LL.M. University, 1988); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Shanshan Zhou for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. University
Shanghai Maritime University School of International Economics Law
- 1988
B.A.
Anhui Normal University
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1994

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