Illinois Municipal Law Lawyers | Read Reviews & Compare

Illinois residents facing municipal law issues have access to attorneys who specialize in local government operations, zoning and land use, public finance, government liability, and municipal regulation. 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 municipal law cases in this jurisdiction.

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

Choosing the right municipal law 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.

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

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
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
Brandon C. Mayberry - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Offices of Brandon C. Mayberry
 400 W. Jackson St. Suite B Marion IL 62959
(618) 579-5250
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale (2013)
English
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Criminal Law Divorce
James G Militello III - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Prime Law Group, LLC
 747 S. Eastwood Drive Woodstock IL 60098
(815) 338-2040
The John Marshall Law School (1988)
English
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Collections Communications & Internet Law
Gerald Thomas Dietz - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Gerald T Dietz
 625 W Rollins Rd Round Lake Beach IL 60073
(224) 338-8345
John Marshall (1999)
Wisconsin Bar
Active License
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Gov & Administrative Law
Mr. Jacob J. Frost - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Jacob J. Frost, Lawyer at Law
 102 E. Saint Paul Street Spring Valley IL 61362
(815) 323-4851
University of Illinois College of Law (2003)
English
Unknown Status
Business Law Collections Education Law
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
David B. Sosin - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Sosin & Arnold & Shoenbeck Ltd.
 9501 W. 144th Place Suite 205 Orland Park IL 60462
(708) 448-8141
Northwestern University (1968)
English
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Estate Planning Municipal Law
Thomas P Higgins - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Thomas P. Higgins, Esq.
 Unit 3276 6310 N. University Peoria IL 61614-9800
(309) 251-7803
University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign (2000)
7th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Municipal 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
Duncan Lamphere - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Lamphere Legal
 1 Overlook Point STE 246 Lincolnshire IL 60069
(847) 634-2481
Georgetown University Law Center
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Municipal Law Real Estate Law
Nrupa Patel - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Bolen, Robinson & Ellis, LLP
 202 S. Franklin St., 2nd Floor Decatur IL 62523
(217) 429-4296
Gujarati, Hindi, Spanish
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
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
Andrewe William Johnson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Johnson & Johnson, P.C.
 212 East Chestnut Canton IL 61520
(309) 647-4200
University of North Carolina School of Law (1992)
Georgia Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Collections Estate Planning
Mary Christine Ludwig - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Johnson & Taylor
 P.O. Box 407 109 N. Mill St. Pontiac IL 61764
(815) 844-7151
Drake University (2003)
English
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Agricultural Law Business Law Estate Planning
Nirav S Patel - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Nirav S. Patel, PC
 121 Fairfield Way Suite 106C Bloomingdale IL 60108
(312) 473-5085
University of Illinois College of Law (2009)
English, Gujarati
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Landlord Tenant Municipal Law
Paul V Martin - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
White Marsh Anderson Martin Vickers Deobler & Goode
 511 E. Etna Rd Ottawa IL 61350
(815) 434-2000
The John Marshall Law School (1970)
Unknown Status
Elder Law Estate Planning Insurance Claims
Ann Lampariello-Perez - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Rathje & Woodward LLC
 Rathje & Woodward, LLC 300 E. Roosevelt Rd., Suite 300 Wheaton IL 60187
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Illinois Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce DUI & DWI
Steve Giacoletto - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Giacoletto Law Office
 30 Summer Tree Lane Collinsville IL 62234
(618) 346-8841
Saint Louis University School of Law (1987)
Federal Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Estate Planning
John P. Brady - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Tully & Associates
 33 North Dearborn Street Suite 2450 Chicago IL 60602
(312) 917-2412
The John Marshall Law School (1997)
English
Illinois Bar
Active License
Municipal Law Real Estate Law Tax Law
Michelle Broughton-Fountain - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain
 19150 S. Kedzie, Suite 103B Flossmoor IL 60430
(708) 647-8053
Bar #c33e0de5-aa64-eb11-b810-000d3a9f4eeb
Active License
Verified
Divorce Municipal Law
Daniel Lauber - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 7215 Oak Ave River Forest IL 60305
(708) 366-5200
Northwestern University School of Law (1982)
English
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Active License
Municipal Law Real Estate Law
Otto Faulbaum - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Patinkin and Patinkin, Ltd.
 300 East Madison Millstadt IL 62260
(618) 939-1812
George Mason University School of Law (1973)
Illinois Bar
Active License
Estate Planning Municipal Law Real Estate Law
Timothy Ryan Connor - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 200 South Third Street Post Office Box 352 Greenville IL 62246
(618) 664-9202
New England Law | Boston (2005)
English
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Estate Planning Family Law
Larry A. Calvo - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1326 Niedringhaus Avenue Granite City IL 62040
(618) 452-1323
The John Marshall Law School (1971)
Federal Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Agricultural Law Asbestos & Mesothelioma Municipal Law
Charles V Muscarello - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 4N701 School Road Saint Charles IL 60175
(630) 513-9191
Washington University School of Law (1992)
English
7th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Business Law
Justin R Johnson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1220 E Main St. Suite D Carmi IL 62821
(618) 380-2277
Southern Illinois University School of Law (2016)
English
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Agricultural Law Business Law Elder Law
Chad Jennings - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 521 West Main Street Belleville Illinois 62222
(618) 277-2400
John Marshall Law School (2002)
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Legal Malpractice Medical Malpractice Municipal Law
David Fines - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 211 W Main Cross St Taylorville IL 62568
(217) 824-8883
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Divorce
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