Atty. Stephen James West
Stephen James West is a lawyer practicing divorce, bankruptcy, personal injury and 1 other area of law. Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years.
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Stephen James West is a Member based in Ottawa, Illinois, practicing at Law Office of Steven West. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on divorce, personal injury, and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1975). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1975) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include CV Notable. Serands clients in Ottawa, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Stephen James West is a lawyer practicing divorce, bankruptcy, personal injury and 1 other area of law
- Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years
- Stephen practices at Law Office of Steven West in Ottawa, IL
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen James West handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Stephen James West is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Illinois →
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.
Stephen James West is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Stephen James West is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Illinois →
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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 Ottawa 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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