Atty. Stephen S. Schmelzle
Stephen S. Schmelzle is a lawyer practicing creditors rights law, family law, litigation.
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Stephen S. Schmelzle is a family law, creditor rights, litigation, and civil rights attorney based in Freeport, Illinois. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1980). Educated at Washburn University (J.D., 1980) and Loyola University (B.A., 1976). Serands clients in Freeport, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Stephen S. Schmelzle is a lawyer practicing creditors rights law, family law, litigation
- Stephen received a B.A. degree from Loyola University in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Stephen practices in Freeport, IL
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Stephen S. Schmelzle is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Illinois →
Stephen S. Schmelzle is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Stephen S. Schmelzle is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Stephen S. Schmelzle is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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 Freeport 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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