Kenneth Christopher Lorenz

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Kenneth Christopher Lorenz

5.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 20 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Oak Park, IL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Expungement ... +3 more

1100 Lake St, Suite 280A, Oak Park, IL

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About Kenneth

Biography

Experienced trial attorney with the insider knowledge of a former prosecutor.

A veteran litigator who has tried over 100 cases, Kenneth brings his wide-ranging courtroom experience to every case, from order of protection cases to complex civil litigation.

An experienced trial attorney with the insider knowledge of a former prosecutor.

An experienced trial attorney with the insider knowledge of a former prosecutor, who has handled over 500 traffic and DUI cases.

An experienced trial attorney with the insider knowledge of a former prosecutor, routinely handling order of protection cases and criminal domestic violence cases.

An experienced trial attorney with the insider knowledge of a former prosecutor, who routinely and successfully handles expungements.

An experienced trial attorney with the insider knowledge of a former prosecutor.

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

40%
Litigation 29%

29%
Expungement 11%

11%
DUI and DWI 10%

10%
Domestic Violence 5%

5%
White Collar Crime 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025

Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 20 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2005

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Kenneth C. Lorenz, P.C.

1100 Lake St, Suite 280A, Oak Park, IL, 60301

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Law Offices of Kenneth C. Lorenz, PC

641 W. Lake Street, Suite 400, Chicago, IL, 60661

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Kenneth Christopher Lorenz's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by Nikki | December 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best criminal defense lawyer, worth every penny, best person to have in your side hands down & very well connected.

Ken really went above and beyond for my felony case. I had 2 class 4 possession charges and if it wasn’t for him I would’ve definitely served jail time. He made the whole process as stress free as possible and due to his work history, he’s well connected to the people working in your favor and not in... your favor so it’s really comforting walking into the court room with him and everyone knowing what a stand up lawyer/college he is and it really makes you know you made the right choice when you see everyone saying hi and dying to talk to him while you walk through the courthouse.. felt like he was a local celebrity Haha!! The one and only courtroom killer Ken. He’s truly become more family to me than my own blood and was there for me in times that my personal life could’ve led me into messing with our legal battle for my freedom. I really mean it when I say he’s worth every penny of what his fee is, honestly he should charge more in my opinion and that’s coming from a girl that was homeless during this time and luckily had family help me pay. His background(so intriguing & interesting btw), knowledge, connections, wisdom, everything Ken has and does is mind blowing and he’s almost like a life coach/law professor/best friend/teacher/mentor/advocate/therapist while being your lawyer haha. If you have a criminal case, I swear no matter if it’s a class 1 felony Ken can figure out how to get it thrown out. He’s like a magician with how he does things and just trust his process and listen to what he tells you to do!!!! I acted like a little brat sometimes ha. Ken, you mean more to me than my own family and have been there for me thru the hardest times in my life so far. You’ve cared more about my wellbeing than my own family and taken time out of your day that you could’ve been making thousands just to make sure I was ok once we got off the phone. I got charged in August and by April we were done. You made this as easy as it gets I can’t imagine if I didn’t have you on my side. Best soul I’ve ever crossed paths with and I hope this review gets a bunch of amazing new clients cause they’ll be just as lucky as you are to have them to represent. Blessed to know you and have you as my lawyer FOR LIFE!! Thank you thank you thank you!! HIRE HIM FOR ANY CRIMINAL CASES. ps. He’s 1 of 2 of the only lawyers that does forfeiture and seizure cases in lake county. Highly skilled man right here! :)

Posted by Annette | October 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

He cares about people and he doesn’t stop until the job is done. He will fight on your behalf.

I have had many issues in the past with my license from driving on a suspended. I went for a few years without my license trying to follow the court orders and get it back myself. Needless to say this is a very bad idea. You will always need an attorney. A friend of mine’s told me about this attorney... Ken Lorenz and this lawyer is the best lawyer I have ever encountered. He’s very hands-on with the state attorneys and most likely know most.He has been on both sides of the fence ,which gives him an upper hand on exactly what to do to WIN his cases. Ken got my license back in 6months after I fought for it for three years. I wish I would’ve called him three years earlier. He honestly cares about the person and is not just there for the money. He also helped me with a payment plan and response to every text message and phone call if he’s in the office. He’s phenomenal. I recommend him 100%.

Posted by Nicole | March 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Went above & beyond, wouldn’t have my car without him. Cares more about his clients than the money! Go to for forfeiture!

My car was stolen, seized from me, let out the same night. A month later, the same crooked detective seized my vehicle for the same crime of fleeing and aluding. I was going to have to go through hoops for my 10k civic. Ken filed a motion for a buy back and saved my car, my sanity, and months of stre...ss. He dealt with me during a very high stress time in my life and made sure to reassure me that my feelings were valid, alllwed me to ramble on with questions from being scared and confused, and listened to me when no one else did. It’s hard finding lawyers that deal with forfeiture in lake county. He was there for me more than my own family was and I had no one to really talk to or turn to during this time. The flat fee he charged me, for all the work he did, phone calls, and paperwork he had to file was shockingly low. Easy payment options too with zelle. Honestly, if I never got in touch with Ken during that time, dealing with crooked police I was dealing with, with everything going on in my personal life, I don’t know if I would’ve made it through all that to be writing this today. You’re the best, Ken! Thankful is an understatement. Wish you the best and many more wins!

Posted by Jorge | June 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Kenneth saved my truck and possibly my business with his legal services!

Kenneth Lorenz saved me from losing a very expensive dump truck that was vital for my small business! Before I was fortunate enough to find Kenneth, I had very little hope of getting my business vehicle back! I met with several other lawyers, half of them said I didn’t have a chance at winning my c...ase. The other half said I had a small chance of success but said they wanted a large amount of money for their services, more than I could afford at that time. I felt like just giving up and letting the state take my vehicle, then I met Kenneth. Right away, I could tell he was different than the previous lawyers I met. He seemed like he was genuinely interested in my case, shared with me his past experiences and some ideas on what he was going to do. Also he was much more affordable by far than the previous lawyers. I immediately felt hope again! Fast forward a few weeks, I won my case and received my truck back! Not only that, I saved a ton of money! Now I’m able to continue operating my business which was something a few months back, was unsure that was going to be possible! I have nothing but great things to say about Kenneth!

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2021 - Present

President, Law Offices of Kenneth C. Lorenz, P.C.

2006 - 2021

Principal Assistant State's Attorney, Office of the Lake County State's Attorney

Associations

2021 - Present

Criminal Law Committee - Chicago Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Member

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

Trial Practice Committee - Chicago Bar Association

Member

Family Law Committee - Chicago Bar Association

Member

Education

2005

John Marshall Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

North Central College

MBA - Master of Business Administration

2000

North Central College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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