Trial-Ready Attorneys Serving Libertyville and Lake County. We provide legal representation for criminal, eviction, civil, real estate, and estate matters throughout the area.
Libertyville sits at the crossroads of Milwaukee Avenue and Route 176, a village that still feels like a small town even as it's grown into one of Lake County's busiest commercial hubs. Whether your matter starts at the Libertyville Police Department, in front of a Lake County code enforcement officer, or with a lease dispute near the Cook Park area, Villalobos & Associates has the courtroom experience to guide it through to resolution.
Most Lake County criminal, eviction, and civil matters originating in Libertyville are filed at the Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan, about a 20 minute drive up Route 137 or Green Bay Road. We appear there regularly, and we know the judges, the clerks, and the pace of that docket well enough to keep our clients informed at every step.
As a law firm founded on the belief that everyone deserves zealous representation, we work with individual clients, families, landlords, and small business owners throughout Libertyville and the surrounding townships. Our attorneys are trial lawyers first, which means we prepare every case as though it's headed to a courtroom, even when it ultimately settles.
From traffic stops on Milwaukee Avenue to landlord tenant disputes near downtown, Libertyville residents turn to Villalobos & Associates for a range of legal needs. Below are the five practice areas our firm handles for clients throughout this part of Lake County.
Our criminal defense attorneys and traffic lawyers defend Libertyville clients against DUI charges, felony defense matters, misdemeanor defense cases, and suspended license issues, working to protect your record and your future.
Whether you're a landlord pursuing a residential or commercial eviction or a tenant facing eviction proceedings, our eviction attorneys handle filings and hearings connected to the Lake County Courthouse with speed and clarity.
Our business litigation lawyers and civil litigation attorneys represent Libertyville individuals and companies in breach of contract disputes, contract disputes, and other civil matters that require a trial lawyer's touch.
Our real estate attorneys assist with residential and commercial real estate transactions, closings, and property dispute matters for buyers, sellers, and landlords throughout Libertyville and Lake County.
Our estate planning attorneys and probate lawyers help Libertyville families draft wills and trusts, plan for the future, and manage estate administration matters through the Lake County probate court.
Nearly every criminal, eviction, civil, real estate, and probate matter involving Libertyville residents runs through the Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan, along with the Lake County Clerk's office for filings and record requests. Village of Libertyville code enforcement and the Libertyville Police Department also play a role in traffic citations and landlord tenant issues that begin locally before moving to county court.
A few details worth knowing if you're facing a legal matter connected to Libertyville:
Libertyville clients don't have to travel into the city to get big-firm results. Our attorneys regularly make the drive to Waukegan and surrounding courthouses, and we structure our practice so clients get direct access to their attorney, not a rotating cast of paralegals.
Our founding attorney began trying cases as a State's Attorney nearly 50 years ago, and our team has carried that trial-first mentality into every case we've handled since, including many that made local headlines.
Whether you're closer to downtown Libertyville, Green Oaks, or Mundelein, our team is easy to reach by phone or in person, and we regularly meet clients where their case is being heard.
We know legal matters are stressful enough without a language barrier. Our firm includes a Spanish speaking lawyer so Libertyville's Spanish speaking families can get answers in the language they're most comfortable with.
If you're new to the legal process in Lake County, these answers cover some of the most common questions we hear from Libertyville clients.
Most criminal and traffic matters originating in Libertyville are filed and heard at the Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan. Our criminal defense lawyers and traffic ticket attorneys appear there regularly and can walk you through what to expect at your first court date.
Yes. Our landlord attorney and landlord tenant attorney team handles residential eviction attorney and commercial eviction attorney matters for property owners throughout Libertyville, and our tenant eviction lawyer services are available if you're the one receiving a notice.
Our estate planning lawyer and will and trust attorney team can prepare estate plans that account for property held in multiple states, and our estate administration lawyer services guide families through the Lake County probate process when the time comes.
Yes. Our suspended license lawyer and DUI lawyer team regularly represents clients whose licenses are at risk following a traffic stop or citation issued in Libertyville, and we can explain your options before your court date.
If you're facing a criminal charge, an eviction, a civil dispute, a real estate transaction, or an estate matter connected to Libertyville, Villalobos & Associates is ready to review your case and explain your options. Reach out today to schedule a consultation with an experienced attorney who won't shy away from a fight.
