About Misty J.
Misty J. Cygan built a straightforward path into law. She completed a B.A. in Criminal Justice and Psychology at North Carolina Wesleyan College in 2005. Two years later she earned her J.D. from Shepard Broad Law Center at Nova Southeastern University in 2007.
Her first listed legal position came in 2008 when she joined Bellas & Wachowski - Lawyers at Law as an associate. That role marked the start of her professional work in both state and federal settings. Over the years she has maintained admissions that allow her to appear in several federal districts as well as state courts.
Cygan holds admission to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. She is also admitted in Illinois and Florida. Those credentials shape the locations where she can accept cases and appear on behalf of clients.
Outside of court credentials, she has been active in bar-related and community activities. She is a current member of the Illinois State Bar. Between 2019 and 2020 she served on a task force of the Illinois State Bar Association that addressed the Unauthorized Practice of Law. She has also volunteered for PAWS Chicago, supporting animal welfare efforts in her community.
Colleagues and clients who have worked with her describe a lawyer who understands procedural demands and courtroom logistics. Her resume reflects both bar involvement and volunteer service. The combination suggests an attorney who balances professional duties with community engagement.
She continues to practice at Bellas & Wachowski - Lawyers at Law. Her admissions to multiple federal districts and to two states allow her to handle matters across those courts. She currently practices handling matters in Illinois and Florida and in the federal districts to which she is admitted.
