Atty. Thomas E. Betz

Atty. Thomas E. Betz

Thomas E. Betz is a lawyer practicing landlord and tenant law, traffic law, criminal law.

Urbana Urbana 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About Thomas E. Betz at a glance

Thomas E. Betz is a Student Legal Servs. based in Urbana, Illinois. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and landlord/tenant. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1981), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (1981), and Illinois (1985). Educated at Wayne State University (J.D., 1981) and Western Michigan University (B.S., 1977). Serands clients in Urbana, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas E. Betz is a lawyer practicing landlord and tenant law, traffic law, criminal law
  • Thomas received a B.S. degree from Western Michigan University in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Thomas practices in Urbana, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas E. Betz's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

Thomas E. Betz is one of 22,365 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practforg law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Urbana 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 substantiand 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 Thomas E. Betz

Where is Thomas E. Betz's law office located?
Thomas E. Betz's law practice is located in Urbana, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas E. Betz handle?
Thomas E. Betz focuses on criminal defense, landlord/tenant. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Thomas E. Betz practiced law?
Thomas E. Betz has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Thomas E. Betz go to law school?
Thomas E. Betz earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.S., 1977).
How can I contact Thomas E. Betz for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Wayne State University
- 1981
B.S.
Western Michigan University
- 1977

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 1981
Illinois
Admitted: 1985

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