About Robert J.
Robert J. Semrad built a practice out of a single, steady idea: help people regain financial footing. He graduated from DePaul College of Law in 1994 and went straight into practice in the years that followed. That mid-1990s start shaped a career centered on bankruptcy work and consumer debt matters.
Semrad's legal education at DePaul provided him the foundation he would rely on across decades of practice. He moved into bankruptcy law early and remained there. Over time he took on more responsibility and began leading teams that handled filings, creditor negotiations and bankruptcy court appearances for individuals and small businesses.
He is the senior partner at DebtStoppers Bankruptcy Law Office. In that role he manages case strategy, oversees courtroom preparation and guides younger attorneys through the mechanics of bankruptcy practice. He also handles client counseling, explaining chapter options, timelines and likely outcomes in clear terms. His work is procedural and detail-oriented, often involving deadlines, document preparation and interaction with trustees and creditors.
Semrad is licensed to practice in Illinois and holds membership in the Illinois Bar Association. The membership keeps him connected to state-level developments in bankruptcy practice and procedural rule changes. He has maintained a steady presence in local professional circles rather than pursuing public office or academic roles.
The law office maintains numerous locations across metropolitan areas. Office locations include Miami, Stockbridge, Schaumburg, Gurnee, the Chicago Loop, Chicago’s South Side, Crest Hill, Aurora, Atlanta, College Park and Lithonia. Those offices reflect an effort to be accessible to a wide range of clients. They serve as intake and client service points as cases move through the bankruptcy process.
Colleagues describe Semrad as someone who leans on process. He is methodical about timelines and paperwork, and he prioritizes clear client communication about next steps. He has built a practice that handles routine bankruptcies and more complex cases that require negotiation with multiple creditors.
Outside of the office, Semrad’s public profile is modest. He is not widely published and does not appear to hold public-facing academic posts. Instead, his professional life centers on casework and running the firm.
He currently concentrates his practice on consumer and small-business bankruptcy matters.
