Atty. Timothy J. Deffet
Timothy J. Deffet is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, dui & dwi, car accidents and 6 other areas of law.
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Timothy J. Deffet is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Law Office of Timothy J. Deffet. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on car accidents, dui/dwi, personal injury, criminal defense, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1998) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar (2003). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1998) and University of Connecticut, Storrs (B.A., 1995). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Timothy J. Deffet is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, dui & dwi, car accidents and 6 other areas of law
- Timothy received a B.A. degree from University of Connecticut, Storrs in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
- Timothy practices at Law Office of Timothy J. Deffet in Chicago, IL
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Timothy J. Deffet's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Timothy J. Deffet handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
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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.
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Timothy J. Deffet is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Illinois →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Timothy J. Deffet is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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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