If you need legal help with landlord tenant matters in Illinois, understanding the local legal landscape is the first step. Illinois attorneys handle cases involving lease disputes, eviction defense, security deposit claims, habitability issues, and rent control compliance, and the state's specific rules — from filing procedures in Circuit Court to applicable deadlines — can directly shape the strategy and outcome of your case.

The statute of limitations for landlord tenant matters in Illinois is generally 10 years written, 5 years oral, 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 landlord tenant in Illinois bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

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

Guy Youman - Attorney
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
Donald B. Garvey - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Donald B. Garvey & Associates, Ltd.
 1S376 Summit Ave Unit 3C Oakbrook Terrace IL 60181
(630) 932-8900
Northwestern University School of Law
English, Spanish
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Collections
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
Jennifer Bunker Skerston - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Reilly & Skerston, LLC
 7 Dannys Drive, Suite 1 Streator IL 61364
(815) 672-8505
Michigan State University (2009)
English
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Brett A. Appelman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Appelman Law LLC
 50 S. Main St. Suite 200 Naperville IL 60540
(630) 717-7801
University of Wisconsin Law School (2005)
English
Wisconsin Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
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
Brian C. Cichon - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
McNamara Phelan McSteen, LLC
 3601 McDonough St. Joliet IL 60431
(815) 727-0100
IIT, Chicago-Kent College of Law (1995)
English
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Collections Landlord Tenant Real Estate Law
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
Dr. Maudia Norman Washington - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Washington Law Offices, P.C.
 22 W. Washington Street, Suite 1500 Chicago IL 60602
(312) 772-7906
Argosy University
English
United States Tax Court Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Bankruptcy Business Law
John P. Dickson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Dickson Law Group, LLC
 4 E. Terra Cotta Ave. Crystal Lake IL 60014
(815) 317-5193
University of Chicago (2007)
English, Latin
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Business Law Collections
Michael J. Gilmartin - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Gilmartin Legal, LLC
 512 W. Burlington Suite 3 LaGrange IL 60525
(708) 469-7940
DePaul College of Law (1999)
English
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Collections Criminal Law
Jason Timothy Vail - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 321 N. Clark St. 19th Floor Chicago IL 60654
(312) 988-5755
Gonzaga University School of Law (1998)
Washington Bar
Active License
Family Law Foreclosure Defense Landlord Tenant
Thomas Patterson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 One North LaSalle Street Suite 2100 Chicago IL 60602
(312) 223-1699
DePaul University (1979)
Illinois Bar
Active License
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Business Law Insurance Claims
Cheryl Powell - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 407 S. 27th Street, Suite B Mt Vernon IL 62864
(618) 246-9370
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale (1992)
English
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Active License
Collections Criminal Law Divorce
Amanda Burton - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Burton & Vick, LLC
 1110 N Court St Marion IL 62959-1612
(618) 998-1138
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale (2006)
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Collections
John S Rossi - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
McNamara Phelan McSteen LLC
 3601 Mcdonough St Joliet IL 60431
(815) 727-0100
University of Illinois College of Law (1991)
English
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Family Law Landlord Tenant Real Estate Law
Ana M. McNamara - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
McNamara Law Office, Ltd.
 Colvin Mansion 5940 CHICAGO IL 60626
Spanish
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Animal & Dog Law Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation
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
Todd J. Polito - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
McNamara Phelan McSteen, LLC
 3601 McDonough Street Joliet IL 60431
(815) 727-0100
The John Marshall Law School (2012)
English
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Family Law Landlord Tenant
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
Matthew P. Prengaman - Attorney
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
Raj Jutla - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Jutla Legal, LLC
 180 N LaSalle St #3700 Chicago IL 60601
(847) 305-3034
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School (2003)
English
Northern District of Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Collections Foreclosure Defense Landlord Tenant
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
Alex Kosyla - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Leone & Kosyla Law, LLC
 1655 S Blue Island Ave Chicago IL 60608
(773) 437-0489
The John Marshall Law School (2013)
English
4th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Consumer 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
Jenny H. Park - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 306 W. Church St. Champaign IL 61820
(217) 352-1800
Indiana University Maurer School of Law (2001)
Indiana Bar
Unknown Status
Landlord Tenant Real Estate Law
Tej Shastri - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1 Mid America Plaza, 3rd Floor Oakbrook Terrace IL 60181
(773) 657-4427
English, Gujarati
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Criminal Law Domestic Violence
Thomas R Siegel - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 107 North Main Street P.O. Box 590 Monmouth IL 61462
(309) 734-8016
Northern Illinois University (1999)
English, Spanish
7th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Collections Criminal Law Divorce
William Harold Mazur - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
William Mazur, Lawyer at Law
 1829 N. Fairfield Ave. #1S Chicago IL 60647
(773) 405-2632
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles (2007)
English
New York Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Collections Estate Planning
Charles R. Garnati - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Charles R. Garnati Lawyer at Law
 400 W. Jackson St. Suite D Marion IL 62959
(618) 998-0026
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
English
Illinois Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law Divorce
Scott W. Brammer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 5447 Bull Valley Rd McHenry IL 60050
(815) 344-4040
University of South Dakota School of Law (1989)
English
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Criminal Law Divorce
Gregory J. Martucci - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 40 S. Prospect St., Ste. 102 Roselle IL 60172
(630) 980-8333
The John Marshall Law School (1980)
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Collections Criminal Law
Tyler Scott Phillips - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Rober Law P.C.
 431 Hampshire Street Quincy IL 62301
(217) 209-0324
Saint Louis University School of Law (2009)
English
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Estate Planning
Steve McCann - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Ball & McCann, P.C.
 161 N. Clark St. Suite 1600 Chicago IL 60601
(872) 205-6556
Hamline University School of Law
English
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Consumer Law Insurance Claims
Christopher L. Lufrano - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Lufrano Law, LLC
 818 Harrison Street Suite 210 Oak Park IL 60304
(844) 721-6019
Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace University (2007)
English
New York Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Consumer Law
Mrs. Lucinda D. Bugden - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Lucinda D. Bugden
 216 N COURT ST ROCKFORD IL 61103
(815) 520-5443
Northern Illinois University (1988)
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Criminal Law Divorce
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