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Illinois residents facing appeals & appellate issues have access to attorneys who specialize in post-trial motions, appellate briefs, oral arguments, standards of review, and preservation of error. The legal framework in Illinois differs from other states in important ways, and the attorneys listed here have experience navigating Circuit Court proceedings and the specific regulations that govern appeals & appellate cases in this jurisdiction.

The statute of limitations for appeals & appellate matters in Illinois is generally 2 years, though specific deadlines vary by case type. Cases proceed through Circuit Court, and Illinois's state laws may provide protections or requirements that differ from federal standards. The Illinois State Bar Association sets the professional standards for practitioners, and attorneys who focus on appeals & appellate in Illinois bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

The appeals & appellate attorneys listed here practice throughout Illinois and can be filtered by location, reviews, and experience. Each profile includes practice area details, office locations, and client feedback. We recommend comparing several attorneys before making a decision — most offer free initial consultations, which gives you a chance to evaluate their approach and determine whether they're the right fit.

For a detailed overview of how appeals & appellate law works in Illinois — including key statutes, deadlines, and what to expect from the legal process — Read our complete guide to appeals & appellate law in Illinois. If you're ready to take the next step, browse the attorney profiles below and reach out for a free consultation.

Gary W. Wangler - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Gary Wangler Law Office
 114 Lincoln Place Court Suite #103 Belleville IL 62221-7884
(618) 206-6232
University of Illinois College of Law (1980)
English, French
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Criminal Law
Charles R. Garnati - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Charles R. Garnati Lawyer at Law
 400 W. Jackson St. Suite D Marion IL 62959
(618) 998-0026
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
English
Illinois Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law Divorce
David Arena - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Arena Law Office, LLC
 216 W Higgins Rd Park Ridge IL 60068
(847) 698-9600
Illinois Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Bankruptcy
Rory T Weiler - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Weiler & Associates, Inc.
 2445 Dean Street Suite G St. Charles IL 60175
(630) 331-9110
Northern Illinois University (1975)
English
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Divorce Family Law
J. Steven Ayres - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Weber, Heap, Ayres & Greene, P.C.
 P.O. Box 250 102 E. Main Street Robinson IL 62454
(618) 544-8661
University of Illinois College of Law (2003)
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Collections
Christopher Everett Sherer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Giffin, Winning, Cohen & Bodewes, P.C.
 One West Old State Capitol Plaza Suite 600 ~ Myers Building Springfield IL 62701
(217) 525-1571
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law (1997)
Bar #6275910
Missouri Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Estate Planning
Michael I. Leonard - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Leonard Trial Lawyers LLC
 120 N. LaSalle Street 20th Floor Chicago IL 60602
(312) 363-7895
Loyola University Chicago School of Law (1988)
English, Spanish
Illinois Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Criminal Law
Salvatore Miglore - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Offices of Salvatore C. Miglore & Associates
 310 South County Farm Road Suite F Wheaton IL 60187
(630) 933-8400
DePaul College of Law (1981)
English, Italian
7th Circuit Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Bankruptcy Criminal Law
Colby G. Hathaway - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Meyer Capel, A Professional Corporation
 306 West Church Street Champaign IL 61820
(217) 352-1800
Northern Illinois University (2009)
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Agricultural Law Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law
Donald B. Garvey - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Donald B. Garvey & Associates, Ltd.
 1S376 Summit Ave Unit 3C Oakbrook Terrace IL 60181
(630) 932-8900
Northwestern University School of Law
English, Spanish
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Collections
Alexander Ivakhnenko - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Lawyer Alexander Ivakhnenko
 370 West Dundee Road Wheeling IL 60090
(773) 562-8602
Loyola University Chicago School of Law (2004)
English, French, Russian, Spanish
Bar #7b87029c-aa64-eb11-b810-000d3a9f4eeb
Illinois Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law DUI & DWI
Timothy S. Bishop - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Mayer Brown LLP
 71 S. Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606
(312) 701-7829
Northwestern University
9th Circuit Bar
Active License
Antitrust Law Appeals & Appellate Construction Law
John W. Gaffney - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Office of John W. Gaffney
 67 North Ayer Street Harvard IL 60033
(815) 943-0900
The John Marshall Law School (1989)
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Civil Rights
Amanda Burton - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Burton & Vick, LLC
 1110 N Court St Marion IL 62959-1612
(618) 998-1138
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale (2006)
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Collections
Stephen Komie - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Komie & Associates
 134 North LaSalle Street Chicago IL 60602
(312) 263-2800
DePaul College of Law (1976)
English
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law Divorce
Philip Fornaro - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Fornaro Law
 23 Lincoln Street Unit 101 Hinsdale IL 60521
(708) 639-4320
The John Marshall Law School (1991)
English, Italian
7th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Bankruptcy Business Law
Ted A Donner - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 Donner & Company Law Offices LLC 1125 Wheaton Oaks Court Wheaton IL 60187
(630) 588-1131
Loyola University Chicago School of Law (1990)
English
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Business Law
Keith E. Emmons - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 306 W. Church St. Champaign IL 61820
(217) 352-1800
Loyola University Chicago (1974)
7th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Health Care Law
John D Beckham - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Olson & Reeves, LLC
 1015 Broadway Street Mt. Vernon IL 62864
(618) 316-7322
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale (2013)
English
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Personal Injury Products Liability
Leonard E. Hudson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Collins Law Office, P.C.
 1770 Park St #200 Naperville IL 60563
(630) 527-1595
The John Marshall Law School (2007)
English
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Antitrust Law Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation
Bradley B. Wilson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Gates, Wise, Schlosser & Goebel
 1231 S 8th St Springfield IL 62703
(217) 522-9010
Northern Illinois University College of Law (1996)
English
7th Circuit Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Civil Rights Employment Law
John J. Pavich - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Pavich Law Group, P.C.
 425 Joliet Street Suite 124 Dyer IN 46311
Loyola University Chicago School of Law (2002)
U.S. District Court Northern District Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Asbestos & Mesothelioma Medical Malpractice
Ken Gano Jr - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 303 6th St Charleston IL 61920
(217) 345-6111
Northern Illinois University (1977)
English
Illinois Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Bankruptcy Criminal Law
Valerie M Moehle - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Moehle, Swearingen & Lobacz, Ltd.
 410 Broadway Pekin IL 61554
(309) 347-4141
Northern Illinois University (1982)
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Collections
G. Edward Murphy - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Murphy & Dunn, P.C.
 456 Fulton Street Suite 425 Peoria IL 61602
(309) 674-5551
Northern Illinois University (1984)
English
Illinois Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Divorce
Peter C. Wachowski - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Bellas & Wachowski Lawyers at Law
 15 N Northwest Hwy Park Ridge IL 60068
8478239030214
The John Marshall Law School (1990)
English, Polish
Federal Court Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate DUI & DWI Employment Law
Brendan W Caver - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Brendan W. Caver, Ltd.
 308 W State St #321 Rockford IL 61101
(815) 714-9508
Loyola University Chicago (2002)
French
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law DUI & DWI
Nick Bathas - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1304 Dunrobin Rd. Suite 100 Naperville IL 60540-8282
Loyola University of Chicago School of Law
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Construction Law
David V. White - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 801 South MacArthur Blvd Springfield IL 62704
(217) 726-7540
University of Kentucky College of Law (1986)
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Business Law
Dan Florey - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Office of Dan Florey
 7000 W 127th St Suite1 Palos Heights IL 60463
(708) 385-9021
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law Divorce
Justin Michael Raver - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Barash & Everett, LLC.
 256 S. Soangetaha Road Galesburg IL 61401
(309) 341-6010
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale (2004)
7th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Agricultural Law Appeals & Appellate Bankruptcy
Daniel Orloski - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1301 E. Main St., # 2531 Carbondale IL 62902
(618) 521-4328
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale (1994)
Federal Court Illinois Southern District Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law Personal Injury
Barry M. Lewis - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 211 E Ontario St. #1800 Chicago IL 57369
(312) 372-2221
John Marshall Law School
Unknown Status
Animal & Dog Law Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law
Donald J. Ramsell - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Ramsell and Associates, LLC
 9 Crystal Lake Road Suite 220 Lake in the Hills IL 60156
(630) 665-8780
DePaul College of Law
English, Spanish
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law DUI & DWI
Craig Sandberg - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Sandberg Law Office, P.C.
 P.O. Box 182 Deerfield IL 60015
(312) 466-1100
English
Illinois Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law Medical Malpractice
Jack Slingerland - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Slingerland & Clark, P.C.
 499 E. State St. Sycamore IL 60178
(815) 895-5141
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Civil Rights Criminal Law
Lex A. Johnson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Lex A. Johnson & Associates, P.C.
 4749 Lincoln Mall Dr. Suite 202 Matteson IL 60443
(708) 922-1780
Northern Illinois University (1996)
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law Domestic Violence
Chad Murray - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Chad Murray Law
 363 S. Main Street Suite 505B Decatur IL 62523
(217) 441-2110
State University of New York - Buffalo (2006)
English
Illinois Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Divorce Family Law
Jennifer Friedland - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Momkus LLC
 221 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2050 Chicago IL 60601
6304340400168
Tulane University School of Law (2006)
English
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law
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