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Rockford saw no change in number of lawyers in May 2026

Published 06/06/26

There was no change in the number of lawyers with active legal licenses in Rockford in May compared to the previous month, according to the ARDC of the Supreme Court of Illinois.

Overall, the city had a total of 273 lawyers with active licenses in May.

According to the ABA's 2025 National Lawyer Population Survey, Illinois had one of the highest concentrations of lawyers in the United States, with 61,945 resident active attorneys statewide.

That total places Illinois among a small group of states accounting for a significant share of the nation's legal workforce, reflecting its importance within the broader U.S. legal system.

As of June 2026, average lawyer salaries in Illinois ranged from $101,987 for an entry-level attorney handling routine legal work to $258,374 for highly experienced attorneys managing complex cases with significant autonomy. Mid-level attorneys, such as those in Attorney III roles—who handle highly complex legal work with moderate supervision—earned on average $191,228 in Illinois, compared to $187,607 nationwide.

Data refers to all lawyers who were actively practicing during this time period.

Lawyers in Rockford With Active Legal Licenses in May 2026
Lawyer NameName of FirmLicense Grant Date
Patrick J. AdamsLaw Office of Patrick Adams05/08/2003
Adam Hilton AgnewAgnew Law Office10/31/2013
Alexander Hughes AgnewAgnew Law Office, P.C.10/31/2013
Heidi Ruckman AgustssonHeyl Royster11/09/2000
Akkowa Jacques AlexanderWinnebago County State’s Attorney’s Office05/07/2020
Charles Peter AlexanderCicero, France & Alexander, PC11/04/1993
Agostino Albert AltamoreAltamore & Associates, P.C.05/06/2010
Theodora Ashton AndersonWinnebago County State's Attorney Office10/31/2013
Ryan Trevor ArmourAllen Galluzzo Hevrin Leake11/10/2005
Jason Dean AugsburgerPrairie State Legal Services Inc.05/05/2011
Tomiko Lee BallardBallard Law Office, P.C.11/06/1997
Stephen Guy BalsleyBarrick Switzer Long Balsley and Van Evera10/18/1972
Laura Ann BaluchBarrick Switzer Long Balsley & Van Evera, LLP05/08/2003
Jerrod Loren BarenbaumAllen Galluzzo Hevrin Leake LLC11/10/1994
Jody Lynn BeilkeBarrick, Switzer, Long, Balsley & Van Evera, LLP11/08/2007
Benjamin William BernstenGoodwill Industries of Northern Illinois11/07/2002
Jeffrey Alan BivensJeffrey A. Bivens, Attorney At Law11/05/1992
Michael Kenneth Blissenbach05/10/2001
Evan Jennings BonnettAllen Galluzzo Hevrin Leake LLC11/06/2008
Eric Mitchell BornemanHinshaw & Culbertson, LLP11/05/2015
Scott MacKinnon BoydScott M. Boyd Attorney-at-Law12/06/1974
Jana Lee Brady11/06/2003
David James BrassfieldBrassfield Krueger & Ramlow11/05/1987
Patrick Edward BraunPatrick E. Braun Attorney At Law11/09/1983
Jeremy Robert BridgeReinhart Boerner Van Deuren S.C.11/10/2005
Mark David BryntesonA Law Office of Crosby & Associates, P.C.12/16/2002
Talia M. BucciU.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Illinois11/04/2010
Darron Michael BurkeBarrick, Switzer, Long, Balsley & Van Evera, L.L.P.11/04/2010
Danielle Leann Burza-SmithEstate Law Partners, LLC11/04/2010
Aaron Christopher BuscemiDeRango & Cain L.L.C.05/04/2006
Mark A. ByrdMark A. Byrd, Attorney At Law11/07/1991
Paul Joseph CainNorthern Illinois University - College of Law02/25/2004
Roseann Rita CannariatoRoseann Cannariato10/29/1980
Erik Edwin Carlson11/10/2005
James David CarlsonHupy and Abraham, S.C. (Inc.)11/01/2012
Kristin J. CarpenterWinnebago County State's Attorney's Office11/08/2001
Paul Arthur Carpenter11/08/2001
Samuel J. Castree Jr.Staff Management Inc05/07/1987
David A. CaulkCanfield & McKenna & Associates10/29/1980
Brendan William CaverLaw Office of Brendan W. Caver, Ltd.05/05/2005
Jennifer ChoiSurgical Services of Illinois, SC05/10/2012
Chester Roy Chostner Jr.Chester R. Chostner, Jr., P.C.10/04/1976
Brandi Lea ChudobaFaulkner, Spears & Chudoba, LLC12/07/2004
Stephanie E. ClayWinnebago County State's Attorney's Office11/09/2017
Courtney Alische CocciemiglioMDJD Aesthetic Services Transformations, Inc05/01/2014
Zachary A. CookMacCloskeyKesler & Associates, LLC11/08/2007
Cassandra M. CrandallAllen Galluzzo Hevrin Leake, LLC01/14/2021
Michael Scott CrosbyLaw Office of Crosby & Assoc08/27/1980
Tyler Michael CrosbyCrosby & Crosby LLP11/10/2016
Thomas Russell CrossAllen Galluzzo Hevrin Leake, LLC11/10/2011
Michael Thomas CyrsSavant Wealth Management11/10/1994
Lindsey Michelle D'AgnoloHeyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen11/10/2011
Morayma Da SilvaWilliam Charles Construction11/30/2017
Austin Scott DaviesMidwest Legal Care, LLC11/10/2016
David L. DavittSchlueter Ecklund & Davitt07/15/1991
Michael James Delany11/06/1986
Kira DevinPrairie State Legal Services07/16/2013
James Marshall Diverde Jr.Hardyman DiVerde10/31/2013
Katelyn Kay DitzlerWinnebago County State's Attorney's Office05/07/2020
Michael Francis DoerriesWiedner & McAuliffe, Ltd.11/07/1985
Jerome Michael DombrowskiPrairie State Legal Services05/01/2014
Christopher John DrinkwineHeyl Royster11/07/1996
Gary L. EcklundSchlueter Ecklund & Davitt10/22/1963
William Don EmmertWinnebago County State's Attorney's Office10/29/1980
Amy Poskin EngermanUnited States District Courts11/07/2002
Kelly Jo EppersonRosecrance Health Network11/06/2008
Laura Ann EpsteinLaura A. Epstein & Associates, LLC05/05/1994
Jason Richard EsmondBlack & Jones Attorneys At Law11/06/2008
Franklin J. Eubank Jr.Franklin J. Eubank, Jr., Attorney at Law05/07/1992
Thomas Mark FabianoFabiano Law Offices11/05/1992
Nicole Elizabeth FasanoMidland States Bank11/04/2004
Ray Alan FergusonRay A. Ferguson & Assoc. Ltd.11/03/1980
John Sager FinleyWinnebago County State's Attorney01/14/2021
Andrew John FiskBarrick, Switzer, Long, Balsley & Van Evera, L.L.P.11/06/2008
Edward Thomas FitzgeraldFour Rivers Sanitation Authority02/10/2011
Gary C. FlandersGary C. Flanders11/05/1981
Matthew David FloresCity of Rockford Department of Law11/10/2016
Patricia N. FongMidland States Bank11/05/1981
Philip R. FrankfortHolmstromKennedy10/03/1974
Brette E. FreedleThe Law Offices of Brette E. Freedle02/20/2002
Timothy Jon FreibergFreiberg Law Offices05/05/2005
Nathan W. FriedmanAllen Galluzzo Hevrin Leake, LLC03/18/2022
Alesandra Rose FriendWinnebago County State's Attorney's Office11/10/2011
Kevin John FrostClark Frost Zucchi11/09/1995
Taylor Nicole GallagherWinnebago County Public Defender's Office11/10/2021
Marifran Knutson GeorgisAssociated Bank11/06/2003
James Andrew GesmerGesmer & Reynolds, P.C.11/06/1986
John Paul GilibertiWinnebago County State's Attorney's Office11/05/1992
Paul Stanley GodlewskiPaul S. Godlewski, Atty at Law05/18/1976
William M. GoffMateer Goff & Associates11/16/1984
Douglas Phillip Green02/01/2002
Thomas A. GreenBarrick Switzer Long Balsley & Van Evera11/16/1984
Elizabeth Michelle Groncki-BogerLaw Office of Elizabeth M. Groncki-Boger11/04/2004
Scott R. HallOliver Close, LLC11/09/2017
John Wallace Hallock Jr.John W. Hallock Jr.04/18/1977
George Peter HampilosHampilos & Associates, Ltd.11/05/1992
Joseph William HanleyWinnebago County State's Attorney's Office11/09/2006
Erin Colleen HanniganWinnebago County Public Defender's Office11/10/2005
Kari Ann HardenbrookWiedner & McAuliffe, Ltd.11/01/2012
Jeffrey Emerson HardymanHardyman DiVerde11/09/1989
Lu Wang HarmeningHeyl Royster Voelker & Allen01/14/2021
Carol A. HartlineWilliamsMcCarthy LLP11/04/1999
John F. Heckinger Jr.J. F. Heckinger, LLC10/15/1975
Stephanie Lynn HeimanFirst Midwest Group05/01/2014
Andrew James HeinischReinhart Boerner Van Deuren P.C.11/06/1997
Barton Lee HenbestHenbest Law Office05/07/1987
Neal HermansonWinnebago County Public Defender05/10/2018
Marilyn Jean Hite11/16/1984
Lori Leigh Carter HoadleyRockford Public Schools, District No. 20511/04/1999
Joseph Stephen HoffmannWinnebago County Public Defenders02/05/2021
Stephen D. HofmannMidland States Bank, Inc.11/01/2012
Jennifer Megan HolderHampilos & Associates, Ltd.11/05/2015
John James HolevasWilliamsMcCarthy LLP11/06/1986
Matthew Peter HolmHeyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen06/03/2021
Timothy F. HorningMeyer & Horning, P.C.05/12/1989
Emily Shada HosseiniFederal Defender Program01/07/2020
William Joseph Howard Jr.Law Office of William J. Howard, LLC05/16/1972
Laura Marie HuntLaura M. Hunt & Associates, LLC05/08/2008
Daniel Arthur HuntleyWilliamsMcCarthy LLP11/01/2012
Joel Matthew Leroy HuotariWilliamsMcCarthy LLP11/09/2006
Melinda Jane JacobsonDeRango & Cain, LLC11/06/2008
Jonathan Eric JamesLaw Office of Jonathan James, LLC11/01/2012
Mark Christopher JohnsonLaw Office of Mark C. Johnson11/05/1992
Tracy Lynn JonesBlack & Jones Attorneys At Law11/09/2006
Mark Thomas KarnerWinnebago County Sheriff's Police11/10/1988
Roger Burgess KellermanRoger Kellerman11/09/1995
Patrick David KennedyRockford Mutual Insurance Company11/20/1992
Darrel Phillip KeslerMacCloskeyKesler & Associates, LLC11/04/2004
Marvin L. KeysFirst Midwest Group11/05/1998
John Shin KimBarrick, Switzer, Long, Balsley & Van Evera, L.L.P.11/10/2011
Steven Jerry KodieWinnebago County State's Attorney01/14/2021
Joseph Benjamin KosekJoseph B. Kosek11/06/1986
Charles Peter KostantacosLaw Offices of Charles P. Kostantacos05/01/1981
Tom Peter KougiasWinnebago County State's Attorney11/10/1988
Jacob KovalskyWinnebago County Public Defender05/07/2020
Kimberly Anne KovandaCicero, France & Alexander, P.C.10/31/2013
Kenneth W. LarueWinnebago County State's Attorney Office11/05/1998
Stephen Michael LangleyLaw Office of Stephen M. Langley, P.C.11/06/2003
John D. Lanpher Jr.Guyer & Enichen, P.C.11/07/1991
Thomas Christoper LayeHampilos & Associates, Ltd.11/05/2015
Charlotte Ann LeclercqReno & Zahm LLP11/04/2004
Timothy John LeakeAllen Galluzzo Hevrin Leake, LLC11/07/2002
Penelope Marie LechtenbergLechtenberg & Associates LLC11/04/1993
Steven Michael LeeWinnebago County Public Defender's Office11/08/1990
Alicia Oliver LeonardAlicia Oliver Leonard at Law, P.C.11/09/2006
Joseph LesnerWinnebago County States Attorneys Offices11/08/2007
Daniel Anthony LewandowskiDANIEL A. LEWANDOWSKI, ATTORNEY AT LAW11/09/2000
Theodore LiebovichLiebovich & Weber PC05/06/1976
Ian Kristopher Linnabary11/07/2002
Carol A. LockwoodHinshaw & Culbertson LLP11/08/2001
Adam Steven LongBarrick, Switzer,Long, Balsley & Van Evera LLP11/04/2004
Charles Bowman LouisLouis C Bowman10/03/1974
Faye M. LyonAttorney Faye M. Lyon, P. C.05/07/1987
Kimball G. MacCloskeyMacCloskeyKesler & Associates, LLC11/09/1989
Paul Matthew MarriettMarriett Legal, LLC.11/10/2011
Jessica S. MaveusU.S. Attorneys Office11/10/2005
David Edward MayfieldSchlueter Ecklund & Davitt11/17/1969
Dennis Martin McDougallMCDOUGALL & WINZELER, P.C.11/04/1993
Laura Lynn McGarraganMcGarragan Law Corp01/31/1989
Andrea Lyn McKennaCanfield & McKenna11/01/2012
Kathy Ann McNeely-JohnsonLegal Serenity P.C.11/10/1994
Megan C. McNeillCity of Rockford Legal Department11/09/2006
Alison G. MeasonWinnebago County State's Attorney05/07/1992
Raymond Joseph MeltonSmith Amundsen, LLC11/04/1999
Nicholas O. MeyerCity of Rockford05/08/2008
Alexander John MeznyHolmstromKennedyPC11/05/1992
Mark Edward MiddendorffSmithAmundsen LLC11/06/2008
Keri Ann MikuskaU.S. District Court05/07/2020
Kylee D. MillerTuite Law05/05/2016
Timothy Allen MillerLaw Office of Timothy A. Miller P.C.11/10/1988
Ifeanyichukwu Clement MogbanaCity of Rockford Department of Law10/31/2013
David Francis MonteleoneFisk & Monteleone Ltd.05/07/1992
Corwyn James MooreThe Law Office of Corwyn J. Moore05/10/2012
James Harkness MooreBulldog Legal Services11/09/1989
Stephen Thurlow MooreHinshaw & Culbertson07/01/1975
Bradford MorrisonWinnebago County Public Defender's Office12/22/1997
Kylynn Michaele MowellCanfield & McKenna08/05/2020
Daniel Michael Mroz11/09/2000
Marcia Lynn MuellerHinshaw & Culbertson LLP11/03/1978
Michael Ryan MurphyWinnebago County States Attorney01/14/2021
Erin Lee NashNash Law Office, P.C.05/05/2011
John Martin NelsonJohn Nelson Law Offices11/18/1976
Taylor Anne NesbitWinnebago County State's Attorney's Office10/31/2013
Frank Joseph NicolosiIllinois Mediation & Law Services LLC05/05/2005
Paul Samuel NicolosiPaul Nicolosi PC11/08/1990
Jamie Lynn Noble11/10/2011
Margaret Mary O'ConnorWinnebago County Public Defender.05/12/1989
Michael Thomas O'ConnorCarpenter's Place05/10/1990
Jeffrey Pina Orduno11/04/2004
Michael John OrsiHeyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen11/10/2011
Scott Robert PaccagniniUnited States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Illinois11/07/2002
Emily Christine PalmerWinnebago County State’s Attorney11/07/2019
John J. PalmerWinnebago County Public Defender11/06/2003
Anqunette Shontel ParhamAnqunette Parham, Attorney At Law05/04/2017
Bijan Adam PartowazamWinnebago County Public Defender's Office11/06/2014
Lori L. PeacockPeacock Law Office LLC05/09/2002
Amy Katherine PetermanState of Illinois05/06/2010
Nerino Joseph Petro Jr.NerinoPetro,LLC11/10/1988
Anthony Robert PhelpsReno & Zahm LLP11/06/2008
James Robert PiragesAllen Galluzzo Hevrin Leake, LLC10/29/1980
James Daniel PorterLanghenry, Gillen, Lundquist & Johnson, LLC11/07/1985
Jeffrey Howard PowellReno & Zahm LLP11/06/2008
Shannon M. PowellIllinois Attorney General11/06/2014
Luke William RanardWinnebago County State's Attorney's Office11/07/2019
Kathryn M. RasmussenWinnebago County State's Attorney's Office05/05/2011
Donald Erwin RayRay Law Office, P.C.05/05/1994
Christopher Michael ReeseReese And Reese11/10/2005
William Anthony Reilly IIWilliam Reilly Law Offices, P.C.11/09/1983
Brad Alan ReynoldsGesmer & Reynolds, P.C.11/05/1998
Maryjo Pirages F. ReynoldsAllen Galluzzo Hevrin Leake, LLC11/01/2012
Mark Anthony RobinsonFirst Midwest Group11/05/1992
Ruth Ellen RobinsonSmith Amundsen, LLC11/07/1991
Jason H. RockBarrick Switzer Law Office11/10/1994
James Allen RodriguezGuyer & Enichen, P.C.11/09/2006
Timothy James RollinsWilliamsMcCarthy LLP11/07/1985
Alex Anthony RonningWinnebago County State's Attorney's Office11/06/2014
Mark Alan RouleauLaw Office of Mark Rouleau11/09/1983
Thomas G. RuudThomas G Ruud & Associates, P.C.11/16/1984
Omar A. SalgueroLaw Office of Omar Salguero-Duarte & Associates PC05/09/2013
Jeffrey L. SalisburyWiedner & McAuliffe, Ltd.11/09/1983
Adolfo Brandon Sanchez05/08/2008
Nancy Grimme SchillingSchilling Law, LLC11/06/1997
Michael Joseph SchirgerAttorney Michael J. Schirger11/09/2006
Bradley J. SchreiberBradley J. Schreiber05/05/1994
Matthew Alan SchuckAltamore and Associates, P.C.10/31/2013
Michael Guy SchultzReno & Zahm LLP11/06/2008
Timothy ScordatoNorthwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging05/05/2016
Bryan G. Selander05/10/1984
Stacy Kay ShellyLanghenry, Gillen, Lundquist & Johnson, LLC11/06/2003
Gerald B. Shelton Jr.Kalivoda & Shelton11/05/1979
Jeffrey Allen SheltonArea Erectors, Inc.11/05/2009
Donald Laurence ShriverShriver ONeill & Thompson08/28/1968
Jordan Matthew SiebertPrairie State Legal Services02/03/2021
Alexis Marie Kraft SimmonsThe Law Offices of Alexis M.K. Simmons, LLC11/06/2014
Heather Kelly SkripPrairie State Legal Services11/10/2016
Andrew T. SmithCicero, France & Alexander, P.C.11/04/1993
David Mathew SmithWinnebago Co. State's Attorney's Office05/07/2015
Michael Jonathan SmithAttorney Michael J Smith05/01/1980
Roxanne Marie SosnowskiSosnowski Szeto, LLP11/04/2004
Anne Marie StevensWinnebago County State's Attorney08/18/2011
James E. StevensBarrick, Switzer, Long, Balsley & Van Evera, L.L.P.10/29/1980
Adam Michael StiversWinnebago County Public Defender11/10/2011
Darleen J. Stockley05/10/1984
Ryan Thomas StrawReno & Zahm LLP11/06/2008
Donald Pearson SullivanLaw Office of Donald P. Sullivan11/05/1987
Arthur Ragnar SwansonSwanson Law Office04/09/1970
Aaron N. SzetoSosnowski Szeto, LLP11/04/2004
Bradley Robb TenglerThe Law Office of Bradley R. Tengler, PC11/05/2009
Craig Paul ThomasReno & Zahm LLP11/09/1989
Robert C. TorbertMidland States Bank11/04/1999
Sean Michael TrauschWinnebago County Public Defender05/05/2016
Jay Stuart TrostJay S. Trost, LLC04/25/1977
Gregory E. TuiteTuite Law10/29/1980
James E. TunebergGuyer & Enichen PC11/16/1984
Matthew Allen TurleyAGHL Law, LLC11/08/2018
Lafakeria S. VaughnWinnebago County State's Attorney's Office11/01/2012
Wendy Hinton VaughnNorthern Illinois University - College of Law11/06/2008
Frank P. Vella Jr.Vella & Lund PC10/20/1969
Lauren E. VolantiOffice of the Illinois Attorney General11/09/2006
Melissa Grace VossWinnebago County State's Attorney's Office11/06/2014
Richard Peter WalshZimmerman & Walsh, LLP11/16/1984
David O'Neill WeichelWiedner & McAuliffe, Ltd.11/06/2008
Timothy K. WhithamWhitham Law Office05/07/1998
Daniel Thomas WilkinsWilkins Law Office11/10/1994
Rahnesha Charnell WilliamsDeRango & Cain LLC11/09/2017
Andrew Robert WiltVella & Lund, P.C.11/06/2014
Karl Frederick WinklerOliver Close, LLC05/29/1969
Mary Irene WoodMacCloskeyKesler & Associates, LLC11/05/2009
Gordon Matthew WrightReinhart Boerner Van Deuren P.C.11/05/2009
Andrea J. YoungPrairie State Legal Services, Inc.11/04/2010
Victor Manuel ZamoraReno & Zahm LLP11/07/2019
Nick Elmer ZimmermanWinnebago County Public Defender11/09/2000
Julian E. ZitoWinnebago County State's Attorney's Office01/14/2021
Information in this article was obtained from the ARDC of the Supreme Court of Illinois. The source data can be found here.

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