Atty. Thomas Henry Joens

Atty. Thomas Henry Joens

Thomas Henry Joens is a lawyer practicing divorce & separation, child custody, domestic violence and 1 other area of law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1977, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Chicago Chicago 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas Henry Joens at a glance

Thomas Henry Joens is a divorce, child custody, child support, and dv defense attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1982). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1981) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1977). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas Henry Joens is a lawyer practicing divorce & separation, child custody, domestic violence and 1 other area of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1977, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Thomas practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Henry Joens's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Henry Joens 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.

Thomas Henry Joens is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Illinois →

Child Custody & Visitation

Thomas Henry Joens is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Illinois →

Child Support

Thomas Henry Joens is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in Illinois →

Domestic Violence Defense

Thomas Henry Joens is one of 12,315 dv defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dv defense 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 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 Thomas Henry Joens

Where is Thomas Henry Joens's law office located?
Thomas Henry Joens's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Henry Joens handle?
Thomas Henry Joens focuses on divorce, child custody, child support, dv defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Thomas Henry Joens practiced law?
Thomas Henry Joens has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Thomas Henry Joens go to law school?
Thomas Henry Joens earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Thomas Henry Joens for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1981
B.A.
University of Illinois
- 1977

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1982

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