Find a Local Government Law Attorney in Illinois to appear before local governments or represent the local government in administrative hearings or at trial. Local Government Law Attorneys can be employed as private practitioners, in-house counsel, or in public practice representing school boards, special districts, counties and cities. A local government lawyer in Illinois may deal with zoning ordinances, health standards, building codes, and other legal matters that are decided by city councils and other local governmental bodies.
Lawyer Referral Service in Chicago - The Chicago Bar Association sponsors a non-profit Lawyer Referral Service. The public service refers individuals and businesses to local attorneys in Chicago, and the surrounding areas of Cook County, DuPage County, and Lake County, Illinois. More than 300 pre-screened attorneys participate in the Lawyer Referral Service. These attorneys serve on more than 40 different subject matter panels depending on their experience in a particular practice area. The attorneys that participate in the service have an average of 20 years experience.