Atty. William L. Hanks
William L. Hanks is a lawyer practicing civil defense litigation, personal injury law.
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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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- 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
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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.
William L. Hanks is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
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 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 →
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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 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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