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Foreclosure lawyers in Chicago

20 lawyers with offices in the Chicago area who represent homeowners, not lenders, in foreclosure. Each one’s license was checked on the Illinois ARDC site, and each one’s own website says they handle foreclosure for homeowners.

Listed in alphabetical order, not ranked. No lawyer paid to be listed. Checked October 12, 2026. Covers Cook County, DuPage County, Lake County, Will County, Kane County.

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20 Chicago foreclosure lawyers

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How these lawyers were chosen

  • Active license with no public discipline shown on the Illinois ARDC record when we checked.
  • The lawyer’s own website offers foreclosure help to homeowners. Firms that represent lenders, servicers or trustees are left out.
  • An office in the Chicago area. At most two lawyers from one firm.
  • Nobody pays to be listed, and we are paid nothing if you hire anyone here.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • How many foreclosure cases like mine have you handled in this county?
  • What will it cost, and what does that fee cover? Can I have the fee agreement in writing?
  • What are my deadlines, and what will you file or send before each one?
  • Will you be working on my case yourself, or someone else at the firm?

Lawyers may charge for legal work, including a retainer. Anyone who is not a lawyer and asks for money before getting you a written offer from your lender is a warning sign.

This list is general information, not a referral or an endorsement, and HowToAvoidForclosure.com is not a lawyer referral service. Check a lawyer’s license yourself before you hire. If you are a lawyer listed here and something is wrong, or you want your listing removed, tell us. For free counseling instead of a lawyer, call a HUD-approved housing counselor at (800) 569-4287.

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