Atty. Stephen Gerald Shelesny

Atty. Stephen Gerald Shelesny

Stephen Gerald Shelesny is a lawyer practicing general practice, family law, children and 3 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Chicago Chicago 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About Stephen Gerald Shelesny at a glance

Stephen Gerald Shelesny is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Stephen G. Shelesny. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on personal injury, family law, real estate, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1979). Educated at Northern Illinois University (J.D., 1979) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1975). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Stephen Gerald Shelesny is a lawyer practicing general practice, family law, children and 3 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Stephen practices at Stephen G. Shelesny in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Gerald Shelesny's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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.

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

Stephen Gerald Shelesny 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.

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

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Stephen Gerald Shelesny is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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 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 Stephen Gerald Shelesny

Where is Stephen Gerald Shelesny's law office located?
Stephen Gerald Shelesny's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Stephen G. Shelesny. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Gerald Shelesny handle?
Stephen Gerald Shelesny focuses on personal injury, family law, real estate, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Stephen Gerald Shelesny practiced law?
Stephen Gerald Shelesny has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Stephen Gerald Shelesny go to law school?
Stephen Gerald Shelesny earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Stephen Gerald Shelesny for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northern Illinois University
- 1979
B.A.
University of Illinois
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1979

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