Atty. William Kent Keene
William Kent Keene is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, litigation, family law and 3 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Illinois State University in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years.
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William Kent Keene is a criminal defense, family law, creditor rights, and litigation attorney based in Ottawa, Illinois. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1990). Educated at Southern Illinois University (J.D., 1990) and Illinois State University (B.A., 1987). Recognitions include CV Notable. Serands clients in Ottawa, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William Kent Keene is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, litigation, family law and 3 other areas of law
- William received a B.A. degree from Illinois State University in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years
- William practices in Ottawa, IL
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Kent Keene handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
William Kent Keene is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Illinois →
William Kent Keene is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
William Kent Keene 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 Ottawa 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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