Atty. Susan Frances

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.

Chicago Chicago 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About Susan Frances at a glance

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Susan Frances's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Susan Frances handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Wills

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Trusts

Susan Frances is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →

Child Custody & Visitation

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Susan Frances

Where is Susan Frances's law office located?
Susan Frances's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Jill M. Metz & Associates. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Susan Frances handle?
Susan Frances focuses on divorce, wills, trusts, child custody, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Susan Frances practiced law?
Susan Frances has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Susan Frances go to law school?
Susan Frances earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.A. International, 1995).
How can I contact Susan Frances for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Southern Illinois University School of Law
- 2002
B.A. International
Illinois Wesleyan University
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2002
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 2003

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