Atty. William J. Kresse

Atty. William J. Kresse

William J. Kresse is a lawyer practicing civil practice, arbitration, probate and 5 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About William J. Kresse at a glance

William J. Kresse is a probate, tax, litigation, consumer, and government attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1985), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar (1985), U.S. Tax Court (1987), and U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1989). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1985) and University of Notre Dame (B.B.A., 1980). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William J. Kresse is a lawyer practicing civil practice, arbitration, probate and 5 other areas of law
  • William received a B.B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • William practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William J. Kresse's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

William J. Kresse is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

William J. Kresse is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

William J. Kresse is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

William J. Kresse is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in Illinois →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

William J. Kresse is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 William J. Kresse

Where is William J. Kresse's law office located?
William J. Kresse's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William J. Kresse handle?
William J. Kresse focuses on probate, tax, litigation, consumer, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William J. Kresse practiced law?
William J. Kresse has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did William J. Kresse go to law school?
William J. Kresse earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.B.A., 1980).
How can I contact William J. Kresse for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Illinois
- 1985
B.B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Court of Military Appeals
Admitted: 1990
U.S Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1991
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2006

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