Atty. Susan D. Shivers
Susan D. Shivers is a lawyer practicing family law, child support, marriage & prenuptials and 3 other areas of law.
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Susan D. Shivers is a Member based in Geneva, Illinois, practicing at Susan D. Shivers Attorney at Law. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on family law, child support, prenup, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1986) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1986). Educated at John Marshall Law School J.D. with honors (—) and Miami University B.A. (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of DuPage County, Kane County (Chair, Professional Responsibility Committee), Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Geneva, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Susan D. Shivers is a lawyer practicing family law, child support, marriage & prenuptials and 3 other areas of law
- Susan received a B.A. degree from Miami University, and has been licensed for 40 years
- Susan practices at Susan D. Shivers Attorney at Law in Geneva, 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.
Susan D. Shivers is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Illinois →
Susan D. Shivers is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in Illinois →
Susan D. Shivers is one of 8,877 prenup attorneys indexed nationally. Browse prenup attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Susan D. Shivers is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Susan D. Shivers is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Geneva 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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