Atty. William J. Lancaster

Atty. William J. Lancaster

William J. Lancaster is a lawyer practicing divorce law, bankruptcy law, immigration law.

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Profile Summary

About William J. Lancaster at a glance

William J. Lancaster is a divorce, immigration, and bankruptcy attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1925) and Florida (1980). Educated at John Marshall Law School - Chicago, IL J.D. (—) and Loyola University - Chicago, IL B.S. (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William J. Lancaster is a lawyer practicing divorce law, bankruptcy law, immigration law
  • William J. received a B.S. degree from Loyola University - Chicago, IL, and has been licensed for 101 years
  • William J. practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William J. Lancaster's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William J. Lancaster 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.

William J. Lancaster is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Illinois →

Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.

William J. Lancaster is one of 40,633 immigration attorneys indexed nationally. Browse immigration attorneys in Illinois →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

William J. Lancaster is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy 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. Lancaster

Where is William J. Lancaster's law office located?
William J. Lancaster's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William J. Lancaster handle?
William J. Lancaster focuses on divorce, immigration, bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
Where did William J. Lancaster go to law school?
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Education

John Marshall Law School - Chicago, IL J.D.
- In Progress
Loyola University - Chicago, IL B.S.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1925
Florida
Admitted: 1980

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