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Bridget C. Trainor
Freeport, IL Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationUniversity of Iowa
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Ralph E Elliott
Freeport, IL Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Business and Real Estate
University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
Ralph Elliott has been engaged in the practice of law in Freeport, Illinois since 1981. He graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Liberal Arts and Sciences with a Bachelor of Science Degree, Summa Cum Laude, earning Phi Beta Kappa recognition in 1978.He graduated from the University of Illinois College of Law in 1981.
Ralph is admitted to the practice of law in the state of Illinois, the federal courts for the Northern District of Illinois (including the Trial Bar), the Central District of Illinois, and the Federal Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
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Ryan R. Stodden
Stockton, IL Lawyer
Business, Entertainment & Sports, Real Estate and Tax
Northern Illinois University
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Christina M. Weller
Freeport, IL Lawyer
Business and Real Estate
University of Iowa
Christina Willman earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Iowa College of Law in 2018. She received a degree in Agribusiness, Cum Laude, upon graduating from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo in 2015. While in law school, Christina was a member of the Jessup International Moot Court team. In addition, Christina was a student attorney in the Clinical Law program, focusing on estate planning and general litigation. She also has completed legal internships at Vermeer Corporation, a manufacturer of industrial and agricultural equipment in Pella, Iowa, and the Michigan Farm Bureau.
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Abigayle J. Endress
Freeport, IL Lawyer
Abigayle (Abby) Endress grew up in Pearl City, Illinois. She graduated from Highland Community College in 2018. In 2020, she received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She earned her Juris Doctor from Drake University Law School in 2023, with a certificate in Food and Agricultural Law.
While in law school, Abby was selected as a teaching assistant for an introductory legal research course and worked as a student attorney in the Drake Legal Clinic. She was also a member of Drake Law Women, Drake Agriculture and Environmental Association,...
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Cynthia Rote
Pecatonica, IL Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Cynthia Rote spent 14 years litigating in Chicago before returning to her hometown and opening her own practice. During her time in Chicago Cynthia honed her litigation, family law, business law, real estate and appellate skills and looks forward to using those skills on behalf of her clients at Integrate Legal.
Cynthia is authorized to practice law in both Illinois and Wisconsin and is a member of the federal trial bar.
Why Integrate Legal? Cynthia believes that the key to legal success requires the integration of experience with effective and efficient legal solutions. This is what Cynthia will bring to...
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Michael J. Smith
Rockford, IL Attorney with 45 years of experience
Real Estate
Southern Illinois University School of Law
Since entering private practice, Attorney Smith has maintained a general practice with a concentration in family law. He has been a member of the American Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association and Winnebago County Bar Association for over forty years each. Attorney Smith is currently a member of the family law section of each of these associations. He is currently on an advisory panel for the American Bar Association. He has been a presenter to other attorneys locally on family law and child related topics.
For over forty years Attorney Michael J. Smith has provided experienced family law representation. Family law...
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Brendan W Caver
Rockford, IL Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationAdministrative, Appeals, Employment and White Collar Crime
Loyola University Chicago
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Robert Canfield
Rockford, IL Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Business and Real Estate
University of Minnesota Law School
Attorney Robert (Bob) Canfield was born and raised in Rockford, IL. He graduated from Guilford High School in 1965. After joining the Army in February of 1968, he went on to Army flight school and graduated 2nd in his flight class. He spent a year in Vietnam flying CH-47 Chinook helicopters for the 101st Airborne Division and then returned to Fort Rucker, Alabama, as an Instrument Flight Instructor.
Following active Duty, he attended the University of Minnesota where he received his BA in psychology in 1976 and his Law degree in 1978. After taking and passing both the...
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Mrs. Lucinda D. Bugden
ROCKFORD, IL Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Northern Illinois University
I have been practicing law for over 25 years and believe that I am one of the best litigators out there. I listen to my clients and put their requests into legal pleadings. I advocate for my clients zealously. I spend most of my time working and not much time with my family, that includes several very large dogs. I volunteer at a local school when I can as I believe that children need our patience and help to grow up to healthy and happy adults. It is my goal to make the world a better place for everyone. ...
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Paul M. Marriett
Rockford, IL Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationFlorida Coastal School of Law
The majority of my practice revolves around fighting for those injured in major and catastrophic motor vehicle accidents and defending those accused of DUI, Misdemeanor, Felony, and Traffic offenses. I have NEVER worked for, or taken on an insurance company as a client, and I've NEVER prosecuted anyone on behalf of a state or federal agency. When you hire me, if you e-mail, call, or text message the office, I'm the one that answers, when we go to court, I'll be the one there with you, NOT an associate. Feel free to read some reviews from former clients...
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James G. Ahlberg
Rochelle, IL Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
University of Illinois College of Law
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Adrian Murati
Rockford, IL Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Rockford personal injury lawyer focusing on car accidents.
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Meghan Bolte
Rockford, IL Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Real Estate
The John Marshall Law School
Meghan N. Bolte received her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Accounting and Political Science from Augustana College in 2007. She received her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the John Marshall Law School in 2010, where she graduated magna cum laude. She was also a member of the John Marshall Law Review and a John Marshall Distinguished Scholar. She was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 2010 and to the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois in 2011. She is currently a member of the Illinois Bar Association and the Winnebago County Bar Association.
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Christopher J. Drinkwine
Rockford, IL Lawyer with 28 years of experience
120 W. State Street
Rockford, IL 61101
Appeals
Chris clerked for a Federal District Court Judge in the Northern District of Illinois and a Justice of the Illinois Appellate Court. He is now the chair of his firm's Appellate Practice Group. He has experience handling appeals in state and federal court in civil rights, employment law, medical malpractice, casualty/tort, products liability, workers compensation, insurance coverage, and professional liability.
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Keith Morse
Rockford, IL Attorney
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation
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David Castegnaro
rockford, IL Attorney
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation
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Bethany T. Hoffmann
Rockford, IL Lawyer
Immigration
DePaul College of Law
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Steven Whitmore
Rockford, IL Lawyer with 19 years of experience
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James Hursh
Rockford, IL Attorney
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Donald J. Ramsell
Lake in the Hills, IL Lawyer with 40 years of experience
(800) 342-5384
9 Crystal Lake Road
Suite 220
Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
Free ConsultationAppeals
DePaul College of Law
Donald J. Ramsell, author of several DUI articles and books, is the one of the few DUI defense attorneys to appear and argue on a DUI case before the United States Supreme Court in its entire 213 years of existence. In his 33 year career his firms have defended 15,000 clients.
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Jeffrey "Anton" Collins
Naperville, IL Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationTax
University of Arkansas - Little Rock and The University of Denver Sturm College of Law
5 Reasons to Consider Me as Your Tax Lawyer
1) I am a 20+ year Attorney, Former IRS agent, Retired CPA, and national speaker on tax problems. I handle serious business tax matters, with IRS tax debt greater than $100,000. I also handle tax audits and investigations with legal issues or "sensitive" facts.
2) My fees are affordable, and realistic. As your tax lawyer, I am sensitive your financial situation.
3) My specific services include:
• Settlements for Business, Payroll and Sales Taxes
• Release of IRS Levy on Business Bank Accounts
• Representation in IRS Criminal Investigations
• Audit Challenges in the U.S. Tax Court
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John J. Malm
St. Charles, IL Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability and Workers' Comp
Valparaiso University School of Law
I am an experienced Personal Injury attorney dedicated to fighting for the rights of my clients through every stage of their case. I represent clients who have been injured due to car accidents, animal attacks, sports injuries, defective products and nursing home abuse.
I am a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and the DuPage County Bar Association. I have been included in the Illinois list of Super Lawyers. I have a 10.0 rating on Avvo and a 10.0 rating on Justia. Let me fight for the justice you deserve. Call today for a free...
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Cynthia Pietrucha
Naperville, IL Lawyer
Business and Employment
Northern Illinois University and University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
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I champion the rights of employees and guide employers through the legal intricacies of the workplace. With a decade of dedicated legal service, I am a seasoned employment attorney with expertise in drafting and negotiating separation agreements, litigating medical leave and ADA employment cases, and negotiating remote work terms, even prior to COVID-19!
**Your Advocate for Fair Severance and Medical Leave Rights**
Navigating the end of an employment relationship or grappling with medical leave can be daunting. As an expert in separation negotiations, I ensure that my clients—whether employees or employers—receive the most favorable terms...
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John S. Fotopoulos
Glen Ellyn, IL Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
University of Illinois - Chicago John Marshall Law School
John S. Fotopoulos, former Cook County judge serving at the Daley Center in Chicago, established his law firm on two simple firm principals: to have competitive rates allowing everyone to afford the advice they need, and to have legal counsel that is always available for clients.
John takes immense pride in his work, fulfilling a great deal of credits in continuing education seminars to ensure compliance and competency. In addition, his countless hours of legal research ensures that he stays ahead of the competition and is fully educated to take care of clients' legal needs. John's practice ensures that you are...
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Robert M Motta
Aurora, IL Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Business and White Collar Crime
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Robert Motta II is the Managing Partner at Motta & Motta LLC. He concentrates his law practice in criminal defense, DUI, divorce & family law. Robert was named 2014 Top 100 National Trial Lawyer and is known in the legal community for his unparalleled pre-trial and trial strategies.
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Mr. Stephen A Brundage
Wheaton, IL Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate
DePaul College of Law
My law enforcement background as an investigator, instructor, evidence technician and police officer provides a key advantage to clients of my criminal defense practice. I have practiced law in Illinois for 27 years, helping thousands of clients obtain the best possible outcome when facing criminal charges, from DUI and traffic offenses to serious felonies such as drug charges and sex crimes. Our law firm, serving DuPage, Kane, and Cook counties, also offers strong advocacy in divorce, custody and related issues, as well as and personal injury, real estate, and wills and trusts. For experienced, personalized representation in your legal...
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James G. Dimeas
Schaumburg, IL Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
-Over 26 years of experience handling criminal cases in Cook County, DuPage County and Kane County, as well as federal courts as far away as Las Vegas.
-Rated “Superb”, the highest classification possible by AVVO, the organization that rates every attorney in the nation.
-Recognized as one of the "Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers" by The National Trial Lawyers. This designation is only reserved for the “best of the best” and only for a very few distinguished attorneys.
-Named a "Best DWI Attorney" by Best DWI Attorney in 2017.
-Recognized as...
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Farrah Qazi
Warrenville, IL Lawyer with 20 years of experience
(630) 504-0648
4320 Winfield Rd Suite 200
Suite 200
Warrenville, IL 60555
Immigration and International
DePaul College of Law and University College of London
I am the founding attorney and owner of Qazi Law Offices. I received my Juris Doctorate from DePaul University Law School and my Bachelor of Arts from Loyola University Chicago.
In law school, I became fascinated and horrified by the prevalence of human trafficking. As an intern and associate at the International Human Rights Institute, I handled cases from hundreds of victims of trafficking who lived in Latin America. As horrible as their experiences were, I realized this was my calling: I could help them regain their voices and I was determined to fight for their liberties.
As an...
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Russell Haugen
Aurora, IL Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
To seek out and maintain justice is Russell Haugen's goal as an Illinois personal injury attorney. Russell Haugen attended Illinois State University and graduated with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. Throughout his undergraduate degree, Russ worked as a paralegal for Woodruff Johnson & Evans Law Offices. As a paralegal, he was able to learn a great deal about the many intricacies of both workers' compensation and personal injury law. This further convinced him to pursue a law degree.
Russell Haugen attended Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan. There, he was a volunteer for the Lansing Teen Court, working...
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Jared B. Staver
Elgin, IL Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Products Liability and Workers' Comp
The John Marshall Law School
When you’re injured in a car accident or through another situation involving the negligent actions of another party, you want to put your case in the hands of a lawyer who has the knowledge and experience necessary to fight for you to obtain the compensation you deserve. I have been practicing personal injury law since 2000, and have dedicated my career to improving the situations of individuals and families affected by various matters, including car accidents, medical malpractice, workplace accidents, and more. With nearly 20 years of experience representing clients in the Chicago area, I am dedicated to helping you...
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Wendy M. Musielak
Oswego, IL Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Business
DePaul College of Law
Wendy M. Musielak attended DePaul University in Chicago, IL where she graduated with highest honors with a B.S. in Finance and Management. She earned her Juris Doctorate from DePaul University College of Law in 2003. Wendy is admitted to practice law in the U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois. Wendy concentrates her legal practice in family law matters including child custody and visitation, child support, alimony and spousal support, collaborative law, mediation, prenuptial agreements, litigation and appeals and complex litigation. Prior to being a partner with Andrew Cores Family Law Group, Wendy was a Staff Attorney for the...
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Benedict Schwarz II
St. Charles , IL Lawyer with 54 years of experience
Free ConsultationThe John Marshall Law School
Benedict Schwarz, II has limited his practice to matrimonial and family law for over 40 years. He is a past director of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and is also a trained divorce mediator; Mr. Schwarz has taught numerous 40-hour divorce mediation training and conflict resolution seminars and has also co-authored chapters on the subject in the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education publications.
In 1992, Mr. Schwarz was appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court as a Commissioner of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC). In 2001, Mr. Schwarz was appointed the Chairperson of the Commission from January...
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Rachel Legorreta
St. Charles, IL Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims and Products Liability
Northern Illinois University College of Law
Rachel received her undergraduate degree from Northern Illinois University, where she obtained her bachelor’s degree in Political Science, with double minors in Philosophy and History. In 2014, Rachel received the History Department’s James R. Shirley Essay Prize for her research paper on the Soviet Union’s gulag system.
After graduation, Rachel enrolled in Northern Illinois University’s College of Law, where she served as the Symposium Editor for the Northern Illinois University Law Review and as Clerk for Phi Alpha Delta’s Dooley Chapter. Her Law Review article, Battle for Baby: Proposed Legislation for Custody Battles over Frozen Pre-Embryos, was published in the...
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James G Militello III
Woodstock, IL Attorney with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Communications, Employment and Real Estate
The John Marshall Law School
Attorney Militello is the Managing Parter at Prime Law Group, LLC. Prime Law Group is truly a team of lawyers and staff. Our collaborative approach often takes the form of cooperation to share past experiences and develop creative approaches to new issues. This team approach has the additional advantage that if a new issue suddenly arises or an existing project becomes a top client priority, we can quickly assign additional lawyers who will already have the background necessary to tackle the problem at full speed.
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Rachel Hernandez
Sycamore, IL Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation
Northern Illinois University, College of Law and Western Illinois University
Known for promoting innovative litigation alternatives in family-related legal disputes, Rachel Nicole Hernandez is a collaborative family lawyer & the founder of Bruckner Hernandez Legal Solutions, LLC, a collaborative law & family law firm with offices in St. Charles & Sycamore, Illinois.
Bruckner Hernandez Legal Solutions, LLC helps families resolve legal issues without going to court, whether it be through mediation, collaborative process, uncontested divorce, pre-divorce legal counseling, or limited scope representation. Rachel Nicole Hernandez provides advice to clients regarding their rights with respect to marital/non-marital assets & debts, maintenance, & child custody issues. Rachel Nicole Hernandez solicits the expertise of...
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Scott Alan Andresen
East Dundee, IL Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Entertainment & Sports, IP and Trademarks
Valparaiso University School of Law
Scott A. Andresen is the founder of Andresen & Associates, P.C., a Chicago-based law firm with a location in East Dundee that focuses its offerings in the areas of sports law, entertainment and the arts, and intellectual property. The firm also has a strong focus in the startup and small entrepreneur space, addressing the legal needs of new and emerging business owners.
Prior to founding Andresen & Associates, Scott served as in-house legal counsel for the Arena Football League. He also worked for the legal department of the Oakland Raiders NFL team and served as Legal Assistant to the Executive Director...
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Jonathan Crannell
Naperville, IL Lawyer with 15 years of experience
(630) 995-9995
4015 Plainfield-Naperville Rd.
200
Naperville, IL 60564
Free ConsultationProducts Liability and Workers' Comp
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
I am a father of 3 daughters, husband to a Naperville school teacher, and a personal injury attorney. I grew up in Naperville, went to high school at NNHS. Jason Marker, the other owner of the firm went to NCHS. Regardless of which side of the rivalry you fall on, our firm is Naperville through and through.
I represent people injured in auto accidents, truck accidents, slip and falls, nursing home cases, medical malpractice cases, or any other case where our client was injured by someone else's negligence. I love my job and I care about my cases and clients as...
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Thomas P. Miller
Wheaton, IL Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Immigration
DePaul University
Experience, integrity and flexibility form the backbone of my client oriented practice in Cook and DuPage Counties. My twelve years of negotiating, mediating, trials and appeals, inform my opinion of your case, and from our initial consultation onward, you always receive an honest assessment of the likely outcome. I strive for innovative solutions to your issues, minimizing expense and grief, strategizing to let you retain control over the results, while always being ready to "go all the way". Throughout, I will always be accessible to you and bill you fairly, tailoring payment options to your circumstances. About Me: ...
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John D. Risvold
Naperville, IL Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationEnvironmental and Products Liability
University of Missouri - Columbia
John, a trial lawyer at The Collins Law Firm P.C., has dedicated his career to fighting those responsible for injuring his clients. He spends the majority of his practice representing victims of catastrophic injury as a result of other’s negligence. John works tirelessly to get the best outcome for his clients. He has tried cases to verdict in Illinois and handled cases throughout the country. Prior to joining The Collins Law Firm, John defended large multi-national corporations in multi-million dollar litigation, giving him a unique insight into how cases are handled by the companies and individuals responsible for...