Foreclosure defense attorneys in Illinois help homeowners stop or delay foreclosure proceedings, negotiate loan modifications with lenders, and explore bankruptcy options that can immediately halt foreclosure through the automatic stay. If you have received a foreclosure notice, time is critical. Browse 23+ foreclosure defense attorneys in Illinois to find immediate help.
Showing 1–23 of 23 Foreclosure Defense attorneys in Illinois
Timothy Edward Bell
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.1/10 (Very Good). 17 years of experience. Bar admissions: Illinois (2008). Awards: Client's Choice - 2013,2012.
Daniel J. Winter
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 34 years of experience. Bar admissions: Illinois (1991). Awards: Notable - 2024, Notable - 2023, Notable - 2022.
Charles Lawrence Magerski
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.7/10 (Superb). 17 years of experience. Bar admissions: Illinois (2008). Awards: Top Tier Lawyers - 2020, Top-Rated Lawyer - 2020, Recognizing Excellence in Bankruptcy Law - 2019.
Steven Anderson Leahy
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 25 years of experience. Bar admissions: Tennessee (2020), Illinois (2000). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2025, Top Attorney - 2025, Peer Review Rated - 2019.
Rebecca Anne Lamm
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 8.3/10 (Excellent). 16 years of experience. Bar admissions: Illinois (2009). Awards: Best Respondent's Appellate Brief - 2008.
O. Allan Fridman
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.4/10 (Very Good). 24 years of experience. Bar admissions: Illinois (2001).
Nicole Gabrielle Lawson
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 6.7/10 (Good). 28 years of experience. Bar admissions: Illinois (1997). Awards: Who's Who of America - 2002.
Rusty Allen Payton
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 6.8/10 (Good). 36 years of experience. Bar admissions: Illinois (1989).
William Dean Lohrman
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 6.4/10 (Good). 17 years of experience. Bar admissions: Illinois (2008).
Anne Marie Riegle
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.0/10 (Very Good). 32 years of experience. Bar admissions: Illinois (1993). Awards: Client Champion Award, Silver Client Champion.
Patrick Alan Crame
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.0/10 (Very Good). 17 years of experience. Bar admissions: Illinois (2008).
Jay Bruce Howd
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.0/10 (Very Good). 33 years of experience. Bar admissions: Illinois (1992).
Sara Joanna Gray
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.3/10 (Very Good). 25 years of experience. Bar admissions: Illinois (2000). Awards: Client Champion Award, AV Preeminent Rated, Gold Client Champion.
Dennis Phillip Lindell
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.1/10 (Very Good). 25 years of experience. Bar admissions: Illinois (2001). Awards: Who's Who.
Sumner Alexander Bourne
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.9/10 (Excellent). 31 years of experience. Bar admissions: Illinois (1994). Awards: Distinguished - 2020, BV Rating - 2015, BV Rating - 2014.
Nathan J. Reusch
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 8.5/10 (Excellent). 19 years of experience. Bar admissions: Illinois (2007), Michigan (2006). Awards: Illinois Super Lawyer - 2026, Illinois Super Lawyer - 2025, Illinois Super Lawyer - 2024.
Galina Rakhman Karpel
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 6.7/10 (Good). 23 years of experience. Bar admissions: Illinois (2002).
Christopher S Jordan
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.9/10 (Very Good). 13 years of experience. Bar admissions: Illinois (2012).
Jon Noel Dowat
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.3/10 (Very Good). 21 years of experience. Bar admissions: Illinois (2005).
Filip J. Zucek
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 6.4/10 (Good). 12 years of experience. Bar admissions: Illinois (2013).
Sarah Craycraft Holbrook
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 6.7/10 (Good). 18 years of experience. Bar admissions: Illinois (2007).
Julia A. Jackson
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 6.7/10 (Good). 22 years of experience. Bar admissions: Illinois (2003).
Daniel S. Khwaja
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 14 years of experience. Bar admissions: Illinois (2011). Awards: Avvo Client Choice - 2022, Top 100 - 2019, Avvo Client Choice - 2017.
Legal defense against home foreclosure, including loan modifications and bankruptcy filings. Attorneys listed in this directory serve clients across Illinois and can help you understand whether Foreclosure Defense is the right option for your situation.
When searching for a Foreclosure Defense attorney in Illinois, look for someone with specific experience in federal bankruptcy court proceedings, a track record of successful case outcomes, and transparent fee structures. Many attorneys listed here offer free initial consultations.
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