Markham saw no change in number of lawyers in May 2026
Overall, the city had a total of 22 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.
| Lawyer Name | Name of Firm | License Grant Date |
|---|---|---|
| William Michael Bolan | Cook County Public Defender | 11/06/2003 |
| Michelle Tammy Booker | The Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender | 11/06/2014 |
| Bryce Andrew Carlson | Cook County State's Attorney's Office | 05/09/2013 |
| Adrenna Briana Eagle | Law Office of The Cook County Public Defender | 03/27/2018 |
| Cheryl Wronkiewicz Galvin | Cook County State's Attorney's Office | 11/05/1998 |
| Colleen Candace Gorman | Law Office of The Cook County Public Defender | 05/07/2009 |
| Kelly Michelle Grekstas | Cook County States Attorney | 11/07/2002 |
| Spencer Jackson | Cook County State's Attorney's Office | 11/08/2018 |
| Thomas J. Justic | Cook County Public Defender's Office | 11/07/1996 |
| Kimberly Michelle Malone | Cook County Public Defender | 11/09/2000 |
| Dolorita C. May | 05/06/2004 | |
| Kevin Thomas Meehan | Cook County State's Attorney | 05/05/2011 |
| Danielle Ruth Mobley | Law Office of The Cook County Public Defender | 05/09/2019 |
| Sara Melissa Sohn Ondera | Cook County State's Attorney's Office | 11/10/2005 |
| Korinne Marie Rolens | Cook County State's Attorney's Office | 01/14/2021 |
| Deborah M. Seriki | Cook County State's Attorney | 05/04/2017 |
| Judie L. Smith | Law Office of The Cook County Public Defender | 05/08/1992 |
| Mikah Soliunas | Cook County State's Attorney's Office | 05/08/2008 |
| Andrew Reilly Sowle | Law Office of The Cook County Public Defender | 11/08/2018 |
| Gokul Krishna Sripada | Law Office of The Cook County Public Defender | 11/05/2009 |
| Steven Michael Tyson | Cook County Public Defender | 11/05/1998 |
| Anthony F. Williams | Cook County Public Defender | 11/06/2003 |