Compare Illinois Civil Rights Lawyers | Reviews & Ratings

Illinois residents facing civil rights issues have access to attorneys who specialize in discrimination, police misconduct, First Amendment violations, voting rights, and civil liberties. 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 civil rights cases in this jurisdiction.

The statute of limitations for civil rights 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 civil rights in Illinois bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

Choosing the right civil rights attorney in Illinois means evaluating more than just qualifications — it means finding someone who understands the local legal system and has handled similar cases. Use the profiles on this page to compare attorney experience, read client reviews, check office locations, and identify lawyers who offer free initial consultations. Taking the time to compare options can significantly affect your outcome.

Before you choose an attorney, it helps to understand the legal landscape. Read our complete guide to civil rights law in Illinois to learn about filing deadlines, state-specific rules, and what damages or remedies may be available in your case. Then use the directory below to find and compare qualified lawyers across Illinois.

Kamran Memon - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Kamran Memon
 200 S Michigan Ave Suite 201 Chicago IL 60604
(312) 961-2354
University of Chicago (1995)
Illinois Bar
Active License
Business Law Civil Rights Consumer Law
Guy Youman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Rupp & Youman
 4306F W. Crystal Lake Rd. McHenry IL 60050
(815) 385-7444
University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
Illinois Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Collections Construction Law
Jennifer Witherspoon - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
J.Witherspoon Legal & Mediation Services
 Suite 100 Waukegan IL 60085
(847) 672-7819
University of Illinois - Chicago John Marshall Law School (2003)
English
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law Employment Law
Patrick Sullivan - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Pratt & Tobin, P.C.
 150 S. Bellwood Dr. East Alton IL 62024
Southern Illinois University School of Law (2009)
French, Spanish
7th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Civil Rights Criminal Law
Jordan Marsh - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Jordan Marsh LLC
 5 Revere Drive Suite 200 Northbrook IL 60062
(224) 220-9000
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (1991)
Illinois Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Personal Injury
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
Juneitha S Shambee - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 701 Main Street Suite 201A Evanston IL 60202
(773) 741-3602
Northern Illinois University (2009)
English, Spanish
Federal Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law DUI & DWI
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
Michelle M. Wiedman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Wiedman Law Ltd.
 7865 Deer Hill Road Waterloo IL 62298
(312) 505-8040
The John Marshall Law School (1993)
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Animal & Dog Law Arbitration & Mediation Business Law
Samuel Bae - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Samuel S. Bae
 1400 E Touhy Avenue Suite 245 Des Plaines IL 60018
(847) 813-6992
University of Illinois Chicago School of Law (1995)
Korean
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Divorce
Kathleen T. Zellner - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1901 Butterfield Road Suite 650 Downers Grove IL 60515
(630) 955-1212
Northern Illinois University College of Law (1983)
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law Medical Malpractice
Roby M. Javoronok Jr. - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kanoski Bresney
 427 1/2 Court St. Pekin IL 61554
(217) 429-3509
Southern Illinois University School of Law (2005)
English
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Medical Malpractice Personal Injury
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
Michael J. Brennan - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Michael J. Brennan Injury & Accident Lawyer
 77 West Washington Suite 705 chicago IL 60602
(708) 460-9300
The John Marshall Law School (1985)
English, English
Illinois Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Criminal Law Domestic Violence
Majdi Y. Hijazin - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Majdi Y. Hijazin
 2500 S. Highland Avenue Suite 220 Lombard IL 60148
(630) 575-8181
The John Marshall Law School (2004)
Arabic, English, Spanish
United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Landlord Tenant
Martin S. LaScola - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
LaScola Law Offices, Ltd.
 939 Plum Grove Rd. Suite C Schaumburg IL 60173
(773) 655-5544
The John Marshall Law School (1999)
French, Italian, Spanish
Illinois Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Criminal Law DUI & DWI
Stacey Lynne Tutt - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 PO BOX 5479 UC IRVINE SCHOOL OF LAW IRVINE CA 92616
(217) 244-9494
University of Illinois College of Law
Washington Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Civil Rights
Steven H. Jesser - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 2700 Patriot Blvd Ste 250 Glenview IL 60026
(847) 424-0200
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (1974)
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Bankruptcy
Paul Bryer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 603 S McKinley Ave Arlington Heights IL 60005
(708) 392-2573
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Personal Injury Real Estate Law
Gregory Snyder - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 500 Coventry Lane Crystal Lake Illinois 60014
(815) 459-5123
DePaul University College of Law (1993)
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Family Law
Patrick Toal - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1516 Stratford Rd Deerfield IL 60015
(312) 222-7716
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Estate Planning Social Security Disability
Grant Gulovsen - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 256 S Soangetaha Rd Galesburg IL 61401
(309) 341-6010
University of Illinois College of Law (1995)
7th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Business Law Civil Rights
Neil Good - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 800 E Northwest Hwy Palatine IL 60074
(847) 577-4476
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Medical Malpractice Personal Injury
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