Legal representation from a firm that isn't afraid to take cases to trial. Villalobos & Associates has served Will, Cook, DuPage, and Lake counties since 1996.
Joliet sits at the heart of Will County, and most legal matters here run through the Will County Courthouse downtown on Jefferson Street. Whether you're facing a criminal charge, dealing with a tenant or landlord dispute, or settling a loved one's estate, the process moves fast, and having a local attorney who knows the courthouse and its judges matters.
Villalobos & Associates has built a reputation as a trial-ready law firm rather than one that settles every case to avoid a courtroom. Founding attorney Raul Villalobos spent his career trying cases from the courtroom floor, and that same willingness to fight carries through every matter our office handles for Joliet clients.
We also serve a large Spanish-speaking community throughout Joliet and Will County, and our team includes a Spanish speaking lawyer available for consultations and court appearances so language is never a barrier to strong legal representation.
From a DUI stop on Route 6 to a contested eviction near downtown, Joliet residents and business owners face a wide range of legal issues. Below are the five practice areas our firm handles for clients throughout Joliet and greater Will County.
Facing a DUI, a felony charge, or a routine traffic stop that turned into something bigger? Our criminal defense attorneys and traffic ticket attorneys handle everything from misdemeanor defense to felony defense, including suspended license cases, for clients across Joliet.
Landlords and tenants throughout Joliet turn to our eviction attorneys for residential eviction attorney and commercial eviction attorney representation. We handle eviction legal services from the initial notice through the Will County courtroom, protecting landlord and tenant rights alike.
When a business deal or personal dispute turns into a legal fight, our civil litigation lawyers step in. We regularly handle breach of contract lawyer matters, contract dispute attorney work, and business litigation for Joliet-area companies and individuals who need a trial lawyer on their side.
Buying, selling, or leasing property near the Louis Joliet Mall or anywhere else in Will County? Our real estate attorneys handle residential real estate attorney and commercial real estate attorney matters, real estate transaction lawyer work, and property dispute lawyer representation.
Planning for the future or settling a loved one's affairs requires an estate planning attorney who understands Will County's probate process. We assist with wills, trusts, and estate administration lawyer services for families throughout Joliet.
Most Joliet legal matters, criminal, eviction, civil, and probate alike, are filed and heard at the Will County Courthouse on Jefferson Street in downtown Joliet, a few blocks from the Rialto Square Theatre. Traffic citations issued by the Joliet Police Department or Illinois State Police along I-55 and I-80 also route through this same courthouse.
Here's what Joliet clients should know about local filings and procedure:
Joliet clients drive to our Pilsen office or meet with us by phone and video, and many tell us they chose our firm because we treat every case, no matter how sensitive, with the same seriousness. Here's what sets our legal representation apart for clients throughout Will County.
Our attorneys have tried hundreds of cases, from felony trials to complex civil litigation, and we prepare every Joliet case as if it's headed to trial, not just a settlement conference.
Joliet sits along I-55 and I-80, and our Chicago office is a straightforward drive from downtown Joliet, Shorewood, or Plainfield, with flexible scheduling for clients who can't take time off work.
We believe everyone deserves zealous representation, including cases involving sensitive subject matter. Our experienced attorneys have handled everything from high-profile criminal defense to quiet estate matters with the same commitment.
Here are answers to questions we hear often from clients in Joliet and the surrounding Will County communities.
Most criminal, traffic, and civil cases originating in Joliet are heard at the Will County Courthouse in downtown Joliet. Our criminal defense lawyer and civil litigation attorney teams appear there regularly and know the local judges and procedures.
Yes. Our eviction lawyer team represents both landlords and tenants throughout Joliet, Rockdale, and Crest Hill, handling everything from notice to hearing as tenant eviction lawyer or landlord attorney counsel depending on which side of the case you're on.
Yes. Our firm includes a Spanish speaking lawyer to make sure language never stands between a Joliet client and strong legal representation, whether the matter is criminal, civil, or a family estate issue.
Illinois probate for a Will County estate is filed through the Will County Courthouse, and timelines vary depending on whether the estate is contested. Our probate lawyer and estate planning lawyer team can walk you through administration, whether you're settling an estate or planning your own.
Whether you're facing a criminal charge, an eviction, or a family estate matter in Joliet, Villalobos & Associates is ready to fight for you. Reach out today to schedule a consultation with a local attorney who treats your case like it matters, because it does.
