Find Illinois Lawyers
Connect with licensed Illinois attorneys who handle cases in your area. Select your legal need below to get started.
Get StartedInjury & Accidents
Attorneys in this area commonly work on contingency — ask about fee arrangements
Personal Injury
From I-90 and I-55 accidents to construction injuries in Chicago and workplace incidents across the state, Illinois sees a significant number of personal injury cases each year.
Medical Malpractice
When healthcare providers at Northwestern Memorial, Rush University Medical Center, or any Illinois facility fail to meet the standard of care, the consequences can be devastating.
Criminal Charges
Fee structures vary — flat fee, retainer, or hourly depending on case complexity
Family & Relationships
Typically retainer or hourly — many attorneys offer payment plans or unbundled services
Immigration
Often flat fee per petition — fee structures vary by case type and complexity
Employment, Workplace & Disability
Fee structures vary — contingency, hourly, or fee-shifting depending on claim type
Employment Law
Illinois workers have protections under both state and federal law.
Workers' Compensation
Workplace injuries happen in workplaces across Illinois.
Social Security Disability
Navigating the Social Security disability process in Illinois can take months or years.
Debt Relief
Fee structures vary by chapter and complexity — many attorneys offer free consultations
Property & Housing
Fee structures vary — ask about arrangements for your specific situation
Planning & Business
Fee structures vary by complexity — many attorneys offer initial consultations
Estate Planning
Estate planning protects Illinois families of all sizes.
Business Law
Whether you're forming an LLC, drafting contracts, or resolving a commercial dispute, Illinois business attorneys can help.
Tax Law
Tax issues in Illinois involve both federal and state obligations.
Intellectual Property
Protecting your intellectual property requires attorneys who understand both federal IP law and Illinois business needs.
Elder Care & Benefits
Fee structures vary — some attorneys in this area work on contingency
Elder Law
Illinois's aging population needs attorneys who understand the intersection of healthcare, benefits, and estate planning.
Healthcare & Benefits
Healthcare access issues in Illinois — from Medicaid and Medicare denials to insurance disputes and benefits appeals — require attorneys who understand both federal programs and Illinois state regulations.
Rights & Protection
Fee structures vary — ask about fee arrangements and pro bono availability
Civil Rights
When your civil rights are violated in Illinois, you need an attorney who understands both federal civil rights law and Illinois state protections.
Domestic Violence
Illinois law provides protection orders for survivors of domestic violence.
Veterans Legal Services
Illinois veterans deserve attorneys who understand VA disability claims, discharge upgrades, benefits appeals, and other legal issues facing service members.
Attorneys Throughout Illinois
Serving Chicago, Aurora, Joliet, Naperville, Rockford, Springfield, Elgin, Peoria, Champaign, Waukegan, and communities across Illinois.
Illinois Legal Aid & Pro Bono
Free and low-cost legal services available to Illinois residents.
Free civil legal services for people living in poverty in Cook County — housing, consumer, family, employment, benefits, and juvenile expungement.
Land of Lincoln Legal AidFree civil legal services for low-income and senior residents across 65 counties in central and southern Illinois through five regional offices.
Prairie State Legal ServicesFree civil legal aid for low-income and senior residents in 36 counties across northern and central Illinois since 1977 through 11 offices.
Illinois Legal Aid OnlineStatewide legal information portal with free forms, self-help guides, referrals, and the "Get Legal Help" tool for 16 areas of law.
Illinois Court HelpOfficial court-sponsored self-help portal with guides to understand court processes, find legal aid, and navigate Illinois courts.
Illinois Court System
Courts, e-filing portals, and procedural rules for Illinois.
Courts
Official portal for all Illinois state courts — circuit, appellate, and Supreme Court information, opinions, and judicial resources.
Illinois Courts DirectoryLocate circuit, appellate, and Supreme Court locations by county, circuit, or district across all 102 Illinois counties.
Illinois Appellate CourtIntermediate appellate court with five districts covering the state — First District in Chicago through Fifth District in Mt. Vernon.
Supreme Court of IllinoisHighest court in Illinois — seven justices with final authority on state constitutional questions and administration of the court system.
Circuit Court of Cook CountyLargest unified court system in the nation — eleven courthouses in Chicago and six in the Cook County suburbs serving 5+ million residents.
Verify a Illinois Attorney
Confirm license status, check disciplinary history, and find regulatory resources.
Verify any Illinois attorney's registration status, disciplinary history, and contact information through the ARDC.
Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC)Investigates and prosecutes attorney misconduct under the authority of the Illinois Supreme Court — registration, discipline, and unauthorized practice.
Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA)Voluntary professional organization for 28,000+ Illinois attorneys — CLE, practice resources, and the Illinois Lawyer Finder referral service.
Illinois Board of Admissions to the BarAdministers the Illinois bar exam and oversees all pathways to attorney admission under the authority of the Supreme Court.
Illinois Lawyer FinderISBA referral program connecting the public with member attorneys by location and practice area — 30-minute consultation for $25 or less.