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Michael E. Kalland

4.3
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 34 years

Speeding and traffic ticket Lawyer at Elgin, IL
Practice Areas: Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Guardianship, Probate ... +3 more

167 E. Chicago Street, Elgin, IL

About Michael

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Guardianship 25%

Limited to Kane County and McHenry County.

20 years

25%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 25%

Located blocks from the Elgin Branch Court. I accept cases in Kane, McHenry, Dupage and Suburban Cook County.

34 years

25%
Probate 20%

WIll handle probate cases in Kane and Mchenry County. I also write wills and POAs

20 years

20%
Criminal Defense 10%

Expertise in mental health law. Have had several successful NGRI cases.

34 years

10%
Personal Injury 10%

I will accept any case. If the case is large I work with bigger firms.

34 years

10%
Real Estate 10%

Residential closings and evictions.

34 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 34 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1991

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Kalland Law Office

167 E. Chicago Street, Elgin, IL, 60120-5523

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Michael E. Kalland's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Shady

Represented a client knowing that his client was trying to convince a disabled person to sign off all her possessions making him, her sole beneficiary, when she still had parents and family living!!!!

Posted by anonymous | May 3, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great attorney, great guy

I got hit by a vehicle and taken to the hospital with no insurance and racked up some bills. Michael helped me and explained everything to me step by step. He reduced all of my bills and helped me walk away with a small settlement for myself. Thank you Michael!

Posted by Paul | February 14, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Attorney

Mike is brilliant, compassionate, ethical, and tireless in his efforts to advocate. Whether seriously injured in a car accident or left with the overwhelming task of managing an estate, you want Mike in your corner. His ability to recall court precedent, understand people, and think on his feet enab...les him to assert your rights, shield your interests, and advance your case. I have worked with Mike on several occasions and have referred many clients to him. He is a first class attorney and all of my referrals have been very satisfied with his legal services.

Posted by Melissa | March 10, 2015

Great Lawyer!

Mr. Kalland has helped me with a few, err, scrapes with the law. They have mainly been traffic tickets. He is professional, knows what he is doing, and the results were best case scenario. I hope I don't have to see him again for any more tickets, but if I do find myself in trouble, I know who to ...call!

Posted by anonymous | March 9, 2015

Excellent Representation

Mr. Kalland has represented me over the past several years. He represented me in traffic court several times and has always worked to get the best result. He helped me with tickets resulting from minor accidents. Both times he was helpful and reassuring and I was very satisfied with the result. M...r. Kalland also represented me when I purchased my first home. I had many questions about the process and he was extremely responsive to all phone calls and emails. The house I purchased was in foreclosure and he was very knowledgeable when it came to purchasing a property that was bank owned. Finally, Mr. Kalland represented me recently when i was involved in a property dispute. I was struggling to come to a resolution with the other party and wanted to avoid the stress and cost of a lawsuit. Mr. Kalland did a great deal of research and helped me to come to a settlement with the other party that we were unable to achieve on his our own. He was very reasonable and knowledgeable about my situation and effectively communicated with the other party. I was very satisfied with the result. He even took the time to follow-up months later to ensure all of the proper paperwork had been filed with the county. I have recommended Mr. Kalland to several friends and colleagues and will continue to do so in the future . I have always been extremely satisfied with his representation!

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George Stamogiannos

Unknown lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Mike. He is a highly skilled attorney and well respected in the legal community."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Peter Storm

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael Kalland is a compassionate but tenacious litigator whose great instincts and keen no-nonsense approach makes him an ideal choice as a lawyer who will work hard on behalf of his clients. I highly recommend him."

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1991 - Present

Owner, Kalland Law Office

Associations

1991 - Present

Kane County Bar Association

Member

1991 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Education

1991

Northern Illinois University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

Northern Illinois University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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