Atty. Susan Frances
Susan Frances is a lawyer practicing real estate, estate planning, living wills and 8 other areas of law. Susan received a B.A. degree from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1995, and has been licensed for 24 years.
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Susan Frances is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Jill M. Metz & Associates. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, trusts, child custody, and family law. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2002) and U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (2003). Educated at Southern Illinois University School of Law (J.D., 2002) and Illinois Wesleyan University (B.A. International, 1995). Active member of Pupil, Southern Illinois Chapter Associate, R.C. Underwood Chapter, McLean County and Illinois State Bar Associations American Inns of Court. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Susan Frances is a lawyer practicing real estate, estate planning, living wills and 8 other areas of law
- Susan received a B.A. degree from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1995, and has been licensed for 24 years
- Susan practices at Jill M. Metz & Associates in Chicago, IL
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Susan Frances is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Illinois →
Susan Frances is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Illinois →
Susan Frances is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →
Susan Frances is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Illinois →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Susan Frances is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law 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 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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