Atty. Thomas Frederick Koester
Thomas Frederick Koester is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, plaintiff's professional negligence, criminal defense and 3 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years.
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Thomas Frederick Koester is a Member based in Champaign, Illinois, practicing at Koester Law, PLLC. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, criminal defense, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1982), U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (1994), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1995), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana (1996). Educated at Drake University Law School (J.D., 1981) and University of Iowa (B.A. Political, 1979). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Champaign County, Illinois State and American Bar Associations Illinois Trial Lawyers Association American Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Champaign, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Thomas Frederick Koester is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, plaintiff's professional negligence, criminal defense and 3 other areas of law
- Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
- Thomas practices at Koester Law, PLLC in Champaign, IL
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Thomas Frederick Koester is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Illinois →
Thomas Frederick Koester is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Illinois →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Thomas Frederick Koester is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Thomas Frederick Koester is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Thomas Frederick Koester is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Champaign 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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