When a criminal charge, an eviction notice, or a family estate matter lands on your doorstep in Buffalo Grove, you need legal representation from a firm that treats trial as a real option, not a last resort.
Buffalo Grove sits on both sides of the Cook and Lake county line, which means where your case gets filed, and which courthouse handles it, depends on exactly where the underlying event happened. Our law firm regularly appears in both jurisdictions, so whether your matter belongs in front of a Cook County judge or a Lake County judge, you get an experienced attorney who already knows the courtroom.
Founding attorney Raul Villalobos began his career as a Cook County State's Attorney and became head felony prosecutor at 26th and California before spending decades in private practice. That trial record, paired with his son Mark's own courtroom experience, gives Buffalo Grove clients access to big-firm results delivered with the personal attention of a local attorney who returns calls and remembers names.
We represent individual residents dealing with criminal charges, traffic stops along Route 83 or Lake-Cook Road, family estate matters, and landlord-tenant disputes, as well as local business owners and property investors who need a steady hand in civil litigation or a commercial real estate closing. Villalobos & Associates has spent decades fighting for clients across Cook and Lake counties, and we're ready to do the same for you.
Villalobos & Associates handles five core practice areas for clients throughout Buffalo Grove and the surrounding northwest suburbs. Each one is staffed by attorneys who have carried similar cases through to trial, not just to a settlement table.
Below are the practice areas we make available to residents and business owners in Buffalo Grove.
Facing a DUI, a felony charge, or a routine traffic stop that turned into something bigger? Our criminal defense attorneys and traffic ticket attorneys defend clients against felony and misdemeanor charges, DUI arrests, and suspended license cases throughout Cook and Lake counties.
Whether you're a landlord who needs a tenant removed or a tenant facing an unfair filing, our eviction attorneys handle residential and commercial eviction cases from notice to courtroom, including landlord-tenant disputes over lease terms and unpaid rent.
Our civil litigation attorneys represent Buffalo Grove businesses and individuals in breach of contract disputes, contract dispute claims, and other complex civil matters, taking cases to trial when a fair resolution isn't on the table.
From residential closings to commercial property deals, our real estate attorneys guide Buffalo Grove clients through real estate transactions, title issues, and property disputes with the same care we bring to the courtroom.
Our estate planning attorneys help Buffalo Grove families draft wills and trusts, while our probate attorneys guide loved ones through estate administration when a family member has passed away.
Because Buffalo Grove straddles two counties, knowing which courthouse applies to your situation matters as much as the case itself. Cook County matters, including most criminal and traffic cases from the southern half of the village, are typically heard at the Rolling Meadows courthouse, while Lake County matters go to the courthouse in Waukegan.
A few local details worth knowing before your case moves forward:
Buffalo Grove residents don't have to drive far to reach a firm that has spent nearly fifty years in Chicagoland courtrooms. Our office sits a short trip down I-294 or Milwaukee Avenue, and we make consultations easy for clients coming from anywhere in the village.
Here's what sets our legal representation apart for clients in Buffalo Grove.
Raul Villalobos tried hundreds of cases as a state prosecutor and continued that trial-first approach in private practice for over four decades, including high-profile criminal defense matters covered throughout the Chicagoland area.
Whether your case is filed in Rolling Meadows, Waukegan, or downtown Chicago, our attorneys travel to the courthouse that matters and keep Buffalo Grove clients informed at every step, without requiring multiple trips to our office.
Our firm includes a Spanish speaking lawyer on staff so language is never a barrier to understanding your rights, and every client gets the same small-firm attention regardless of case size.
Here are answers to questions we hear often from clients living in Buffalo Grove and the surrounding area.
It depends on exactly where the stop occurred. If it happened on the Cook County side of Buffalo Grove, your case will likely be heard at the Rolling Meadows courthouse. If it happened on the Lake County side, expect to appear in Waukegan. Our traffic lawyer team confirms jurisdiction before your first court date so there are no surprises.
Yes. Our landlord attorneys handle residential and commercial eviction filings for property owners in Buffalo Grove, including notice preparation, court filings, and representation at hearing. We also represent tenants who believe an eviction filing against them is improper or premature.
If you or a family member is more comfortable communicating in Spanish, our firm can assign a Spanish speaking lawyer to your case so nothing gets lost between you and your attorney, from the initial consultation through trial if it comes to that.
Probate begins by filing a petition in the county where your family member resided, either Cook or Lake depending on their address in Buffalo Grove. Our estate administration lawyers handle the filing, notify heirs and creditors, and manage the estate through to closing so your family isn't navigating the process alone.
You don't have to face a criminal charge, an eviction, a business dispute, or a family estate matter without someone in your corner who knows how to fight for you in court. Reach out to Villalobos & Associates and talk to an attorney who has spent decades earning trust across Cook, Lake, DuPage, and Will counties.
