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Serving Downers Grove & Central DuPage County

Downers Grove Legal Representation & Civil Litigation Attorneys

Trusted Trial Attorneys for DuPage County

Villalobos & Associates provides legal representation for Downers Grove clients facing criminal, eviction, civil, real estate, and estate matters.

Downers Grove Legal Representation & Civil Litigation Attorneys
Downers Grove, IL

Legal Representation for Downers Grove Residents and Business Owners

Downers Grove sits at the crossroads of Ogden Avenue, Belmont Road, and the BNSF Metra line, a commuter town with a busy downtown and a lot of legal traffic that flows toward Wheaton. Most criminal, traffic, and civil matters arising in Downers Grove are heard at the DuPage County Courthouse, and having a local attorney who knows that courthouse, its judges, and its clerks makes a real difference in how your case moves.

Villalobos & Associates has represented clients from Main Street to Fairview Avenue in criminal defense, eviction disputes, civil litigation, real estate transactions, and estate matters. Our founding attorney built his career trying cases at 26th and California before expanding into private practice, and that trial-first mindset still shapes how we approach every Downers Grove case today.

We know that legal problems in a town like Downers Grove often involve neighbors, landlords, or family, not strangers. That's why we take the time to understand the full picture before recommending a strategy, whether that means negotiating a resolution or preparing for trial.

Legal Representation for Downers Grove Residents and Business Owners
Practice areas

Practice Areas Available to Downers Grove Clients

Our law firm handles the legal matters that come up most often for Downers Grove families and businesses, from a first misdemeanor defense lawyer consultation to a complex commercial real estate closing. Below are the five practice areas we offer throughout the Downers Grove area.

Criminal & Traffic Law

Facing a DUI, a suspended license, or a traffic ticket in DuPage County calls for a traffic ticket attorney who knows how local prosecutors handle these cases. We defend felonies, misdemeanors, and everything on the traffic docket.

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Evictions

Landlords and tenants in Downers Grove both need clear, fast guidance when a lease breaks down. Our eviction legal services cover residential and commercial matters from notice through courtroom resolution.

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Civil Litigation

From breach of contract disputes to broader business litigation, our civil litigation attorneys prepare every Downers Grove case as if it's headed to trial, because sometimes it is.

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Real Estate Law

Buying, selling, or leasing property near downtown Downers Grove or out toward Lacey Road requires a real estate attorney who catches problems before closing. We also handle commercial real estate and property dispute matters.

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Estate & Probate

Planning for the future or settling a loved one's estate deserves an estate planning attorney who explains things plainly. We draft wills and trusts and guide DuPage County families through probate.

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Local courts and procedure

Where Downers Grove Legal Matters Are Heard

Nearly every criminal, traffic, eviction, and civil case originating in Downers Grove is filed and heard at the DuPage County Courthouse in Wheaton, a courthouse our attorneys appear in regularly. Village ordinance matters, including some parking and municipal code issues, are handled through Downers Grove's own local channels, but anything rising to a state charge or civil filing moves to Wheaton.

A few local details that matter to Downers Grove clients:

  • The DuPage County Courthouse in Wheaton handles felony defense, misdemeanor, DUI, and civil litigation filings for Downers Grove residents.
  • Downers Grove Police Department reports and traffic citations typically feed directly into the DuPage County court system.
  • Eviction filings involving Downers Grove rental properties, including many along Maple Avenue and near the Downtown Downers Grove business district, are processed through DuPage County's civil division.
  • Real estate closings near Belmont Station and the Esplanade developments often involve title issues unique to DuPage County recording requirements.
  • Probate matters for Downers Grove families are opened in the DuPage County Probate Division, separate from Cook County procedures.
Where Downers Grove Legal Matters Are Heard
Why Downers Grove residents choose us

Why Downers Grove Families and Businesses Call Villalobos & Associates

Downers Grove clients want a local attorney who's genuinely reachable, not a call center that routes them to whichever associate is free. We answer that need with direct access to the attorneys actually handling the case. We built our reputation on being willing to go to trial when other firms would rather settle, and that same commitment travels with us west on the Eisenhower every time a Downers Grove client needs us.

Easy access from the western suburbs

Downers Grove clients reach our office off the Eisenhower Expressway without fighting downtown traffic, and we schedule consultations around Metra commuter schedules when that helps.

A trial lawyer's approach to every case

We prepare every case, from a suspended license lawyer matter to a commercial eviction attorney dispute, as though it may go to trial, because that preparation is what produces better settlements and better verdicts.

Nearly 50 years of Chicagoland trial experience

Founding attorney Raul Villalobos began trying cases as a State's Attorney and has represented thousands of clients since, a track record that gives Downers Grove clients confidence from the first consultation.

Common questions

Downers Grove Legal Questions We Hear Often

A few questions Downers Grove clients ask before their first consultation.

Answers
Where will my Downers Grove criminal or traffic case be heard?

Almost all criminal and traffic matters originating in Downers Grove are filed at the DuPage County Courthouse in Wheaton. Our criminal defense attorneys appear there regularly and know the local prosecutors and court schedules.

Do you handle both residential and commercial evictions in Downers Grove?

Yes. We represent landlords and property managers as a landlord tenant attorney in residential eviction matters throughout Downers Grove, and we also handle commercial eviction attorney work for retail and office tenancies near downtown and along Ogden Avenue.

Can you help with a real estate closing that runs into title problems?

Absolutely. As a real estate transaction lawyer, we regularly resolve title defects, boundary questions, and contract disputes that come up during residential and commercial closings in the Downers Grove area.

Is a Spanish speaking lawyer available for Downers Grove clients?

Yes, our firm provides Spanish speaking lawyer services so clients and family members can discuss sensitive legal matters comfortably and understand every step of the process.

What Downers Grove clients say

Downers Grove Client Reviews

4 109 Google reviews

Mo

Scott helped me with my horrible cook county eviction case and I am grateful. This law office is diligent and responsive with their work. After calling multiple law offices Villalobos & Associates offered me the best price (others wanted to charge me a fee just for a consultation!) Don’t waste your time calling other law offices if you’re looking for an eviction attorney!
Don Haley

Very good firm, affordable, and reliable. 10/10 would hire again! Cheers
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Great firm, they take the time to answer questions on old cases, and new. Fairly priced as well. Highly recommend.
Uzixwraith

Great service, saved my life twice! Recommend Mark Villalobos 10/10
Emile Boghos

Mark was a very attentive attorney. We used his services to close on a condo, and he took every possible measure - including meeting me at my workplace with documents to sign when I could not get away - to ensure we closed on time. Great experience, I will contact him again for any future real estate transactions.
Chanel Crespo

I cannot thank Marc enough for everything he did for me during an extremely stressful housing situation. From the beginning, he was knowledgeable, strategic, and honest about the process. He took the time to explain things clearly, protected my interests, and helped resolve my case in a way that avoided an eviction judgment and protected my record. Marc handled the situation professionally and helped me secure a favorable resolution while making sure my concerns were taken seriously throughout the process. I truly appreciated having someone in my corner who understood both the legal and practical side of what I was dealing with. I highly recommend Marc to anyone dealing with landlord-tenant issues or housing court matters. Thank you again for all your help.
Thalia Ruiz

Just when we were about to loose all hope I found the Villalobos office & decided to see if they could help me, I bought a house (rent to own) and the seller didn’t want to fulfill his end of the contract, we talked to two other attorneys and I just wasted time and money, they were of no help. Once Mark took our case it was a long process but he reassured us the whole way, they were attentive and overall very affordable ! Well after about 4 years of fighting we won the case! I kept my house and I’m forever grateful for all the hard work Mark, Raul and his team dedicated to this case! Thank you Villalobos and associates !
Bryan Adan

Villalobos and associates is an awesome and great firm they were able to get my felony drug charge dismissed and for expungement and they are very helpful, compassionate and persistent with their clients and I highly recommend hiring them for any legal troubles you have
Renato Salazar

I was facing some serious charges and potential prison time but Mr. Villalobos decided to take my case to trial and won and I was acquitted of the charges. I would definitely recommend this law firm to my friends and family and anyone else in need of criminal defense attorneys.

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