Atty. Stephen Hoffman
Stephen Hoffman earned his law degree from Washington University School of Law in St. Louis in 1990 and his undergraduate degree from Indiana University.
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Stephen Hoffman is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practforg at Law Office of Stephen L. Hoffman LLC. They haand 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1990) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1990). Educated at Washington University School of Law (J.D., 1989) and Indiana University (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Stephen Hoffman earned his law degree from Washington University School of Law in St. Louis in 1990 and his undergraduate degree from Indiana University
- He is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, and Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, and is endorsed by the Better Business Bureau
- Throughout his over 34-year career, Stephen has managed a wide range of legal disputes, including medical malpractice, wrongful death, slip and fall injuries, motor vehicle accidents, defective product claims, and workplace injuries
- He has tried numerous cases in court and before arbitration panels, appearing in federal and county courts, as well as workers’ compensation hearings across Illinois
- Stephen has served as a Chair-qualified Arbitrator for the Cook County Mandatory Arbitration System for over 30 years
- He was Vice Chair of the Chicago Bar Association Solo and Small Practitioner Committee in 2009-10 and Co-Chair from 2010 to 2021, with leadership roles in the Tort Litigation Committee
- Committed to quality legal representation and mentoring new lawyers, Stephen has spoken at Loyola University School of Law and DePaul University College of Law
- He resides in Chicago’s Ravenswood Manor neighborhood with his wife, dog, and cat
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Illinois
Practforg law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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