Laura (Smith) Hoover
Laura J Hoover, Attorney at LawLaura J Hoover (formerly Smith) has come to the practice of law by a dedication for providing legal services to those that are in need. This means that clients will receive a quality service and zealous advocacy, but at a fee arrangement they can afford. Laura began her career at Legal Aid by representing low-income families in Detroit, Michigan. For two years, Laura aided Wayne County residents who were in need of help with their divorce, child custody and support issues. In addition, Laura assisted the elderly population of Detroit, Michigan by providing estate planning, foreclosure and civil defense services. From 2008 - 2009 Laura served on the Board of Directors for the Free Legal Aid Clinic, Inc. While in Michigan, Laura gained experience in the practice of law by expanding into appellate practice. Laura has represented clients in child custody appeals with Legal Aid and appealing criminal convictions with the Michigan State Appellate Defender's Office. In 2009, Laura moved to Chicago and became licensed in the State of Illinois. From 2009 - 2010 Laura worked at a private law firm here in Chicago representing clients in numerous areas including divorce, child custody and support, criminal felony and misdemeanor charges, probate and personal injury. In 2010 Laura began her own practice representing renters in the City of Chicago. Today she continues to represent renter's when their rights have been violated by their landlord's. Common issues include security deposits, heat, utilities, eviction defense, repairs and much more!
- Landlord Tenant
- Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
- Tenant's Rights
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Illinois
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Solo Practitioner
- Laura J Hoover, Attorney at Law
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- Representing the renter's of Chicago!
- Contract Attorney
- Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
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- Associate
- Joseph P. McCaffery & Associates
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- Litigation Supervisor/Board of Directors
- Free Legal Aid Clinic, Inc.
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- Student Attorney
- Free Legal Aid Clinic, Inc.
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- Wayne State University Law School
- J.D. | Law
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- University of Detroit Mercy
- B.A. | Political Science; Psychology
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- Honors: Magna Cum Laude, Fr. Edmund F. miller S.J. Service Award, Political Science Award
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- Constance Baker Motley National Moot Court Competition
- American Constitution Society
- Political Science Award
- University of Detroit Mercy
- Fr Edmund F Miller SJ Service Award
- University of Detroit Mercy
- Chicago Bar Associate
- Pro Bono Attorney for Statutory Summary Suspension Program
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- Chicago Bar Association
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- Illinois State Bar Association
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- Responding to an Eviction Case
- Illinois Legal Aid Online
- My Landlord is Trying to Evict Me
- Illinois Legal Aid Online
- Legal Outsourcing Bootcamp: How To Do More With Less, Law Practice Management & Technology
- Chicago Bar Association
- Illinois Bar License
- Attorney Registration and Discipline Commission
- Website
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Heat In Your Chicago Apartment: Part 1 - Get enough?
- Q. What do I do if I am paying for some of my landlords electricity?
- A: If your apartment is Illinois, the Residential Property Utility Service Act provides a remedy for your situation. In cases where the tenant is being billed for utilities (electric/gas/etc.) that are being used outside of the tenant's unit, the landlord is responsible to reimburse the tenant for 100% of those utility bills unless the landlord can prove exactly how much was used and, in that case, must reimburse for the amount used. If it can be proven that the issue was on purpose, your landlord can be liable for triple your utility bills. If you would like to set up a consultation to discuss the details of your matter, please feel free to contact me: Laura@HooverLegalHelp.com or set up ... Read More
