Atty. Stephen Andrew Oakley

Atty. Stephen Andrew Oakley

Stephen Andrew Oakley is a lawyer practicing corporate transactions, commercial litigation, construction litigation and 10 other areas of law. Stephen received a degree from The Moody Graduate School in 2009, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Waukegan Waukegan 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen Andrew Oakley at a glance

Stephen Andrew Oakley is a probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and bankruptcy attorney based in Waukegan, Illinois. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1997), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1997), North Carolina (inactive) (2005), and Wisconsin (2005). Educated at The Moody Graduate School (M.Min. University, 2009) and The John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1997). Serands clients in Waukegan, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Stephen Andrew Oakley is a lawyer practicing corporate transactions, commercial litigation, construction litigation and 10 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a degree from The Moody Graduate School in 2009, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Stephen practices in Waukegan, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Andrew Oakley's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Stephen Andrew Oakley is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Stephen Andrew Oakley is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Stephen Andrew Oakley is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Stephen Andrew Oakley is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Stephen Andrew Oakley is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy 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 Waukegan 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 Stephen Andrew Oakley

Where is Stephen Andrew Oakley's law office located?
Stephen Andrew Oakley's law practice is located in Waukegan, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Andrew Oakley handle?
Stephen Andrew Oakley focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Stephen Andrew Oakley practiced law?
Stephen Andrew Oakley has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Stephen Andrew Oakley go to law school?
Stephen Andrew Oakley earned their education at (M.Min. University, 2009); (J.D., 1997).
How can I contact Stephen Andrew Oakley for a consultation?
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Education

M.Min. University
The Moody Graduate School
- 2009
J.D.
The John Marshall Law School
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1997
North Carolina (inactive)
Admitted: 2005
Wisconsin
Admitted: 2005
Colorado
Admitted: 2013

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