Illinois Civil Rights Attorney Listings

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158 lawyers found

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.

Guy Youman - Attorney
Guy Youman
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
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Jennifer Witherspoon - Attorney
Jennifer Witherspoon
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
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Jordan Marsh - Attorney
Jordan Marsh
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
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Peter T. Sadelski - Attorney
Peter T. Sadelski
0/5 (0 reviews)
Ed Fox & Associates, Ltd.
 118 N Clinton St #425 Chicago IL 60661
3123458877106
University of Illinois Chicago School of Law (2021)
English, Polish
U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Employment Law
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Patrick Sullivan - Attorney
Patrick Sullivan
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
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Ian M Barney - Attorney
Ian M Barney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Barney & Hourihane, LLP
 909 Davis St. Suite 500 Evanston IL 60201
Loyola University Chicago (2008)
English
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Civil Rights Criminal Law
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Shawn Barnett - Attorney
Shawn Barnett
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hale & Monico LLC
 701 Main Street Peoria IL 61602
(312) 870-6905
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
English
Southern District of Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Civil Rights Criminal Law
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Kamran Memon - Attorney
Kamran Memon
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
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Juneitha S Shambee - Attorney
Juneitha S Shambee
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
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Matthew P. Prengaman - Attorney
Matthew P. Prengaman
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Office of Matthew Prengaman
 70 E. Lake St. Ste. 1220 Chicago IL 60601
(773) 530-2875
University of Idaho College of Law
English
United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Consumer Law Criminal Law
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Daile V. McCann - Attorney
Daile V. McCann
0/5 (0 reviews)
Asperger Associates, LLC
 180 N Stetson Ave #3050 Chicago IL 60601
(312) 856-9901
DePaul University
English
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Insurance Claims
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Julie Murphy - Attorney
Julie Murphy
0/5 (0 reviews)
Levin & Perconti
 325 N La Salle Dr #300 Chicago IL 60654
(312) 332-2872
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (2006)
English
Cook County Mandatory Arbitration Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Medical Malpractice Nursing Home Abuse
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Justin Randolph - Attorney
Justin Randolph
0/5 (0 reviews)
Randolph & Holloway LLC
 53 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 1234 Chicago IL 60604
(312) 663-1560
DePaul College of Law (1996)
English
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Employment Law Immigration Law
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Martha A. MacAloon - Attorney
Martha A. MacAloon
0/5 (0 reviews)
 20 South Clark Street Suite 700 Chicago IL 60603
(312) 782-8500
DePaul College of Law (1984)
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Animal & Dog Law Civil Rights Medical Malpractice
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Kathleen T. Zellner - Attorney
Kathleen T. Zellner
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
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Garrett Browne - Attorney
Garrett Browne
0/5 (0 reviews)
 118 N Clinton St #425 Chicago IL 60661
3123458877104
St. John s University School of Law (1997)
English
Illinois Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Employment Law Nursing Home Abuse
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Brian Monico - Attorney
Brian Monico
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hale & Monico
 701 Main St Peoria IL 61602
(312) 870-6901
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
English
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Medical Malpractice Nursing Home Abuse
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John W. Gaffney - Attorney
John W. Gaffney
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
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Samuel Bae - Attorney
Samuel Bae
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
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Michelle M. Wiedman - Attorney
Michelle M. Wiedman
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
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Robert Fakhouri - Attorney
Robert Fakhouri
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Fakhouri Firm
 One East Wacker Drive Suite 2300 Chicago IL 60601
(312) 999-9990
Loyola University Chicago
English
U.S. District Court - Northern District of Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Insurance Claims
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John E. Marszalek - Attorney
John E. Marszalek
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Office of John E. Marszalek
 205 W Randolph St #1550 Chicago IL 60606
(312) 456-1700
John Marshall Law School (1973)
English, Polish
7th Circuit Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Medical Malpractice Personal Injury
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Theodore G. Karavidas - Attorney
Theodore G. Karavidas
0/5 (0 reviews)
Barney & Karamanis
 180 N Stetson Suite 3050 Chicago IL 60601
(312) 553-5300
The John Marshall Law School (1979)
English, Greek
Illinois Bar
Active License
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Civil Rights
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Edward Fox - Attorney
Edward Fox
0/5 (0 reviews)
Ed Fox & Associates, Ltd.
 118 N Clinton St #425 Chicago IL 60661
3123458877103
Southwestern Law School (1985)
English
U.S. District Court Central District of California Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Employment Law Medical Malpractice
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Douglas B. Harper - Attorney
Douglas B. Harper
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Office of Douglas B. Harper
 Two Prudential Plaza 180 N. Stetson Avenue, Suite 3500 Chicago IL 60601-6769
(312) 214-2454
New York University School of Law (1981)
7th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Civil Rights
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Bradley B. Wilson - Attorney
Bradley B. Wilson
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
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Robert J. Tomei Jr. - Attorney
Robert J. Tomei Jr.
0/5 (0 reviews)
Johnston Tomei Lenczycki & Goldberg LLC
 350 N Milwaukee Avenue Ste. 202 Libertyville IL 60048
(847) 549-0600
Northern Illinois University College of Law (2009)
English
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Consumer Law Foreclosure Defense
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Tom Hallock - Attorney
Tom Hallock
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hallock Law
 53 West Jackson Blvd Suite 1424 Chicago IL 60604
(312) 487-2441
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law DUI & DWI
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Louis Meyer - Attorney
Louis Meyer
0/5 (0 reviews)
Meyer & Kiss, LLC
 53 West Jackson Blvd. Suite 1735 Chicago IL 61604
(312) 218-0963
DePaul College of Law (2003)
7th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Civil Rights Criminal Law
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Roby M. Javoronok Jr. - Attorney
Roby M. Javoronok Jr.
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
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Jonathan Bedi - Attorney
Jonathan Bedi
0/5 (0 reviews)
Bedi & Singer, LLP
 53 West jackson Street Suite 1505 Chicago IL 60604
(312) 525-2017
American University Washington College of Law (2002)
English
United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law Domestic Violence
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Lawrence Jackowiak - Attorney
Lawrence Jackowiak
0/5 (0 reviews)
Jackowiak Law Offices
 111 W Washington St Ste 1500 Chicago IL 60602
(312) 795-9595
Golden Gate University School of Law (1995)
English
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Personal Injury
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Jeffrey B. Granich - Attorney
Jeffrey B. Granich
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Jeffrey B. Granich
 53 West Jackson Blvd. Suite 840 Chicago IL 60604
(312) 939-9009
Illinois Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Criminal Law Domestic Violence
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Jack Slingerland - Attorney
Jack Slingerland
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
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Kent Sinson - Attorney
Kent Sinson
0/5 (0 reviews)
Sinson Law Group
 100 N. LaSalle Street Suite 1100 Chicago IL 60602
(312) 332-2107
DePaul College of Law (1987)
English
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Civil Rights Medical Malpractice
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