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Scott Alan Schanks
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Biography
"Sometimes the light's all shining on me, other times I can barely see, lately it occurs to me, what a long, strange trip its been." Robert Hunter/J.Garcia
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I have been a lawyer nearly twenty years. I practice personal injury, bankruptcy, and various criminal matters. I practice litigation and I am successful at what I do, and that is win cases, especially, last chance causes. Not lost causes.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 220-340 per hour
Contingency
25%-35%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Illinois for 35 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Scott A. Schanks
Chicago, Chicago, IL
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Posted by Olivia | August 31, 2011 | Bankruptcy & Debt
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Scott has handled a number of matters for me. He represented me in my divorce. The Judgement is fair and I received everything I asked for. He still represents me in my post-judgment issues. Scott also represented me in my bankruptcy. It was easy and efficient. Scott made me feel good in all my tryin...
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"I endorse this lawyer. Scott is a dedicated and effective advocate for his clients."
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"Scott is an outstanding lawyer who fights for his clients in all cases, big and small. Scott has had very sucessful results for many mutual clients."
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Experience
Honors
1977
Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
Work Experience
1991 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Scott A. Schanks
1990 - 1991
Attorney, Hyatt Legal Services
1988 - 1990
Co-Owner, Gloria's Tea Room
Sample of Legal Cases
R. Franco
R. Franco not guilty
Goloubev
Jury trial won by plaintiff.
Education
1990
John Marshall Law School (Chicago)
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
Western Michigan University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
Spanish
Activity
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Q&A
I had a felony conviction from 1990 pardoned by the governor then expunged by a judge. Can I obtain an Illinois FOID card?
11 Dec 2013
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Are Legal Claimant Services Legitimate?
08 Nov 2013
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Do I need to appear in court for my termination date?
02 Oct 2013