Education Law law in Illinois covers special education rights (IEP/504), school discipline, Title IX compliance, student rights, and education policy. When these legal matters arise, having the right attorney can make a significant difference in the outcome. Illinois has its own statutes, court procedures, and legal standards that apply specifically to education law cases, and attorneys who practice in Circuit Court regularly understand the nuances that affect how these matters are resolved.

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

The education law attorneys listed here practice throughout Illinois and can be filtered by location, reviews, and experience. Each profile includes practice area details, office locations, and client feedback. We recommend comparing several attorneys before making a decision — most offer free initial consultations, which gives you a chance to evaluate their approach and determine whether they're the right fit.

Want to understand your legal rights before contacting an attorney? Read our complete guide to education law law in Illinois for an in-depth look at Illinois's statutes, court procedures, and what outcomes are possible. When you're ready, use the profiles below to compare attorneys and schedule a consultation.

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
TiShaunda McPherson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Loftus & Eisenberg, Ltd
 161 N Clark St #1600 Chicago IL 60601
(312) 899-6625
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
English
Illinois Bar
Active License
Education Law Employment Law
Michael S. Hopkins - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hopkins Legal, LLC
 3033 West Jefferson Street, Suite 208 Joliet IL 60435
(708) 289-9820
The John Marshall Law School (2004)
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Education Law
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
Steven H. Jesser - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 2700 Patriot Blvd. Suite 250 Glenview IL 60026
Illinois Institute of Technology (1970)
Wisconsin Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Education Law
Jason Spangehl - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Jason Spangehl
 302 West Hill Street Suite 104 Champaign IL 61820
(217) 552-6114
University of Illinois College of Law (2007)
English
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Education Law Immigration Law
Janet K. Maxwell-Wickett - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Offices of Janet K. Maxwell-Wickett
 One Lincoln Center 18 West 140 Butterfield Road, 15th Floor Oakbrook Terrace IL 60181-4835
(847) 430-3789
DePaul University (1994)
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Domestic Violence Education Law
Mr. Matthew D. Keenan - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Matthew D. Keenan, Lawyer at Law
 8340 N. Lincoln, Suite 102 Skokie IL 60077
(847) 568-0160
Loyola University Chicago School of Law (1985)
French, Spanish
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Education Law
Daniel Kaufman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 180 North Stetson Avenue Chicago IL 60601
(312) 836-5077
University of Chicago Law School (1986)
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Education Law Employment Law
Andrew Michael Ramage - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 400 South Ninth Street Springfield Illinois 62701
(217) 528-7375
Southern Illinois University College of Law (1998)
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Education Law
Kerryann Haase - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 180 North Stetson Avenue Chicago IL 60601
(312) 836-5075
John Marshall Law School (1996)
Illinois 1996 Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Education Law Employment Law
Anthony Ficarelli - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 4343 Commerce Ct Lisle IL 60532
(630) 505-0010
Georgetown University (1978)
U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois 1978 Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Education Law Employment Law
Quin Frazer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 191 North Wacker Drive, Suite 3700 Chicago Illinois 60606
(312) 569-1342
University of Notre Dame (1975)
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Divorce Education Law
Nancy Burke - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 111 West Monroe Street Chicago IL 60603
(312) 845-2953
University of Notre Dame Law School (1987)
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Education Law Family Law
Andrea Bacon - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 111 West Monroe Street Chicago IL 60603
(312) 845-3817
Northwestern University School of Law (1979)
Illinois 1979 Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Education Law
Suzanne Bonds - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 4343 Commerce Court Lisle Illinois 60532
(630) 505-4166
Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago (1994)
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Education Law Legal Malpractice
Dane Drobny - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 35 W Wacker Dr Chicago IL 60601
(312) 558-7332
Washington University (1993)
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Antitrust Law Business Law Criminal Law
Jonathon Hoag - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 100 Park Avenue Rockford Illinois 61105
(815) 490-4917
Northern Illinois University College of Law (2006)
Illinois 2006 Bar
Unknown Status
Education Law Employment Law
Mary Kay Klimesh - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 131 South Dearborn Street Chicago IL 60603
(312) 460-5985
University of Iowa (1986)
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth and Seventh Circuits Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Education Law Employment Law
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
 Randall - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 311 S Wacker Dr Chicago IL 60606
(312) 212-6543
Creighton University School of Law (2007)
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Antitrust Law Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation
Darren Cahr - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 191 N Wacker Dr Chicago IL 60606
(312) 569-1465
Northwestern University (1993)
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Education Law Intellectual Property
Ellen Duff - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 35 West Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60601
(312) 558-5891
University of Chicago (1980)
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Education Law Securities Law
Michael Wagner - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 521 West Main Street Belleville Illinois 62222
(618) 277-2400
Saint Louis University School of Law (1997)
U.S. District Court Southern District of Illinois 1997 Bar
Unknown Status
Education Law Employment Law Environmental Law
Jane Elizabeth Nagle - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 111 West Monroe Street Chicago IL 60603
(312) 845-3441
University of Notre Dame Law School (1993)
New Jersey 1994 (Inactive) Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Education Law Family Law
Becky Brueckel - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 111 West Monroe Street Chicago IL 60603
(312) 845-3410
Boston University School of Law (1976)
Illinois 1977 Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Education Law Family Law
William Cassian - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 3077 W. Jefferson Street Suite 207 Joliet IL 60435
(815) 714-9903
John Marshall Law School (1994)
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Education Law Legal Malpractice Medical Malpractice
James Luebchow - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 111 W Monroe St Chicago IL 60603
(312) 845-3726
Duke University School of Law (1973)
Illinois 1973 Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Education Law Family Law
Howard Pearl - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 35 West Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60601
(312) 558-5269
Harvard Law School (1980)
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Antitrust Law Criminal Law Education Law
Cathleen Reynolds - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 141 W Jackson Ste 1430 Chicago IL 60604
(312) 560-2145
Drake University Law School (1996)
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Education Law Elder Law Juvenile Law
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