Mr. James J. Laraia
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Biography
James J. Laraia is an energetic, well-rounded attorney with knowledge and experience in family law, civil, and criminal matters. He routinely practices in DuPage, Kane, Will, DeKalb, and Kendall counties. After obtaining his B.A. from Illinois Benedictine College in 1997, Mr. Laraia went on to earn his Juris Doctor Degree from Northern Illinois University in 2001. He served as an Assistant State's Attorney and then went into private practice in 2003.
Mr. Laraia focuses his practice in family law and civil litigation and has experience handling matrimonial law, child custody and child support issues, post-decree petitions, adoptions, and parentage cases. He also handles complex civil matters in the areas of consumer fraud defense, contract litigation, estate litigation, replevin, breach of promise to marry, orders of protection, business law, and drafting simple wills and children's trusts.
Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Fees
- Free Consultation - Call today for a FREE initial consultation 630-690-6800
- Credit Cards Accepted - Law Pay is available on our website
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Attorney, Named Partner in 2009 Laraia & Whitty, P.C. (FNA) Laraia & Laraia, P.C.
Year: 2019 - Current
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Attorney - Named Partner in 2009 Laraia & Laraia, P.C.
Year: 2003 - Current
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Assistant State's Attorney DuPage County - Criminal Prosecutor, Traffic and Misdemeanor Division
Year: 2002 - 2003
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Law Clerk DuPage County State's Attorney's Office
Year: 2000 - 2001
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Campaign Office Manager Citizens for Joe Birkett - Joe Birkett Campaign for Attorney General
Year: 2001 - 2002
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Professional Associations
Illinois State Bar Association Assembly Member (Current)
DuPage County Bar Association Past President, Former 2nd Vice President, Assistant Treasurer, 2008-2010, Entertainment Committee, Chairman and past Vice Chairman (Current)
Kane County Bar Association (Current)
DuPage County Justinian Society of Lawyers Past President, Comptroller, and Member (Current)
DuPage County Judiciary Committee Board Member (Current)
DuPage County Inns of Court Chair and Member (Current)
Northern Illinois University College of Law Justinian Society Past Vice-President and founding member (Current)
Awards
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Peer Selected
Leading Lawyer 2018.0
Education
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Benedictine University B.A. (1997)
Year: 1997
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Northern Illinois University J.D. (2001)
Year: 2001
Websites
https://www.laraiawhitty.com/
Laraia & Whitty Attorneys at Law
Laraia & Whitty Attorneys at Law
1761 S. Naperville Road, Suite 203, Wheaton, IL 60189