Atty. William L. Hanks

Atty. William L. Hanks

William L. Hanks is a lawyer practicing civil defense litigation, personal injury law.

Swansea Swansea 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About William L. Hanks at a glance

William L. Hanks is a St. Clair Co. State's Atty. based in Swansea, Illinois. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1978), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois (1980), and U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (1990). Educated at St. Louis University (J.D., 1978) and Southern Illinois University (B.A., 1969). Serands clients in Swansea, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William L. Hanks is a lawyer practicing civil defense litigation, personal injury law
  • William L. received a B.A. degree from Southern Illinois University in 1969, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • William L. practices in Swansea, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William L. Hanks's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

William L. Hanks is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

William L. Hanks is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Swansea 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 L. Hanks

Where is William L. Hanks's law office located?
William L. Hanks's law practice is located in Swansea, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William L. Hanks handle?
William L. Hanks focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William L. Hanks practiced law?
William L. Hanks has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did William L. Hanks go to law school?
William L. Hanks earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1969).
How can I contact William L. Hanks for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
St. Louis University
- 1978
B.A.
Southern Illinois University
- 1969

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 1990

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