$ 295-395 per hour
also known as Sandy Emerson
At Emerson Law Firm, LLC, the preservation of your home and assets is our mission - and our passion! We are a consumer law firm that seeks to obtain real value for our clients through aggressive, thoughtful, and thorough representation.
What makes our firm unique and effective?
Our attorneys are proud to have received training and ongoing support from famed bankruptcy attorney O. Max Gardner (pictured) regarding bankruptcy/bankruptcy litigation, mortgage servicing, mortgage foreclosure fraud and loan securization, as well as from other knowledgeable attorneys in Mr. Gardner's nationwide "Boot Camp Army."
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715 Lake Street, Suite 420, Oak Park, IL, 60301-1413
1900 E. Golf Road, Suite 950, Schaumburg, IL, 60173
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Posted by Fred | October 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Concerning the practice of Real Estate, Sandy and Matt have exceeded my expectations. Whether circumstances have required relevant expertise of the evolving law or required negotiations, Emerson Law has consistently provided me with excellent service. I give Emerson my highest recommendation.
Posted by Laura | October 4, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Attorney Emerson and entire staff is nothing short of amazing. Very knowledgeable and willingly guided me through the closing on my new home. Over and above in helping me through the entire process. Quick to respond and provide me with everything I needed.
Posted by Alan | October 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Sandra and her attorneys mounted a very strong foreclosure defense for me. She was relentless and detailed. So detailed that she uncovered factual errors that opposing counsel had presented to the judge as true facts. After politely sharing this fact with opposing counsel they quickly offered a settl...
Posted by Ellen | September 13, 2011
Sandra is handling 4 complicated foreclosure cases for me. I continue to be amazed at her ability to quickly analyze information and jump right to the pertinant issues. She quickly interprets and synthesizes elements of complex legal issues to develop an overall strategy for each particular case. ...
Posted by anonymous | February 27, 2011
Ms. Emerson recently helped me through a bankruptcy. Having never done this before, I didn't know what to expect. She explained things very clearly to me. She was very efficient and always answered my questions in a timely, compassionate and professinal manner. Having her on my side to walk me th...
"Sandy is a true real estate profession and was great to work with! It is refreshing to work with someone on the other side who understands real estate to ensure a smooth and successful closing. I look forward to working with her again."
"Sandra Emerson is without a doubt one of the most knowledgeable foreclosure attorneys I have met. She's great at her job."
"As a fellow member of the Association of Foreclosure Defense Attorneys, I know Sandra to be an extremely knowledgeable, professional, and ethical attorney. Sandra has been zealously assisting homeowners throughout the foreclosure crisis. I highly recommend Sandra."
"Sandra is an experienced, knowledgeable and thorough attorney. From my encounters with her as a colleague in the legal profession, I know her to be a compassionate and zealous advocate for all her clients, especially in foreclosure defense and bankruptcy cases. I trust Sandra’s judgment and would certainly recommend her as a lawyer."
"I heartily endorse this lawyer. I am "of counsel" to Sandra's firm. She screens her client prospects closely and accepts only those clients who have meritorious defenses and/or meritorious counter-claims and/or meritorious third-party claims. I agree with her view that being respected by the judges and being feared by opposing counsel are centrally important to obtaining the splendid results Sandra often obtains for her clients!"
"Sandra Emerson is the attorney I most want to emulate! She has a tremendous grasp of both the law and procedure, she is a tenacious advocate for her clients in court, she has spot-on pleadings that capture salient arguments. I have known Sandra for more than two years and have never ceased being in awe of the depth and breadth of her knowledge."
"I endorse Sandra Emerson. I have followed Sandra's work with respect to foreclosure defense with great interest because it encompass many complex issues. She is considered a leader among her peers and is among the best litigating Attorneys in Illinois and is a passionate advocate for homeowners. Great about creative ways to make sure the homeowners’ message gets a full and fair hearing by the Court. Very helpful in tutoring and mentoring attorneys trying to get a foothold in foreclosure defense or just fighting to get an understanding of how to handle a complex issue. If you are looking for an attorney that deeply cares about your plight, look no further. You are in good hands."
"I have known Sandra for almost two years. In that time, I have attended multiple conferences, meetings, seminars and court hearings where she was present. I personally know her to be knowledgeable about foreclosure practice and compassionate with her clients. Her skills combined with her desire to serve the best interests of her clients makes her a fantastic consumer advocate."
"I endorse this lawyer. Sandra delivers inspired defense for families in their true hour of need. Her dedication to providing aggressive defense of foreclosure actions is well known in our community. Sandra is an great resource to her clients and our legal community."
"I would not hesitate to suggest that a client in need of an attorney to defend a mortgage foreclosure lawsuit use Ms. Emerson's services, as she has concentrated her practice in assisting clients in this area for over ten years."
"I have the unique pleasure of working with a delightfully pleasant and remarkably brilliant attorney in Ms. Emerson. Her knowledge of the mortgage foreclosure industry is genuinely astounding and her dedication to her clients is unrivaled. I emphatically endorse her work."
"I have known Sandra Emerson for over ten years. Throughout this time I have observed her commitment to the legal interests of her clients. As a result, I have made numerous referrals to her, particularly in the area of mortgage foreclosure defense, an area in which she has great expertise."
"As a fellow member of the Illinois Bar, I strongly recommend Sandra Emerson to any homeowner who may need help for a foreclosure related matter. I have consulted Ms. Emerson numerous times over the past several years and found her to be conscientious, thorough, persistent, very knowledgeable, and one of those rare attorneys who genuinely cares about achieving a good result for her client."
"Sandra Emerson is an outstanding attorney. She has solid legal ethics and a strong compassion for her distressed homeowner clients. In the past, I have referred clients to Sandra. That’s one of the highest compliments an attorney can pay to another attorney. Few attorneys have competence in foreclosure defense and loan modification. Sandra is one of those few."
"I've worked with Sandra on several foreclosure cases and she has done an outstanding job for her clients at all stages of their cases. Sandra is very knowledgeable on foreclosure law and stays current on new developments in the area. I highly recommend her to clients facing foreclosure."
"Sandra Emerson is a very fine attorney that I have known for several years. Ms. Emerson takes a personal interest in all of her clients and provides superior legal services."
"Sandra Margaret Emerson is an outstanding lawyer. She is smart and extremely competent in her areas of expertise. Sandra takes a genuine personal interest in her clients and their specific legal needs. She is someone you can truly trust to give you honest legal advice and excellent legal representation. I highly recommend her."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Sandra is a bright, hard worker with unquestioned character. I would endorse her as a qualified and excellent practitioner."
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Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2023
Honorable Mention, Smokeball Beacon Award for Outstanding Pro Bono Service
2018
Top Attorneys in the Western Suburbs - Real Estate, West Suburban Living Magazine
2018
Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2017
Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2000 - Present
Managing Member, Emerson Law Firm, LLC
1999 - 2000
Attorney, Oak Brook Law Firm
1998 - 1999
Attorney, Fox & Grove, Chartered
1996 - 1996
Judicial intern, Hon. Ruben Castillo, Northern District of Illinois
2022 - Present
Illinois Real Estate Lawyers AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Chicago Volunteer Legal ServicesVounteer attorney
2010 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
IL Association of Foreclosure Defense & Consumer Protection AttorneysMember
1999 - Present
U.S. District Court, Central Dist. of IllinoisAdmitted to practice
1998 - Present
U.S. District Court, Northern Dist. of IllinoisAdmitted to practice
2012 - 2021
National Association of Consumer AdvocatesMember
2011 - 2021
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
1997 - 2001
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
Debt discharged and lien on home completely released
Trial court reversed and remanded by Appellate Court, First District
Foreclosure case dismissed/ $35000 cash for keys.
Case dismissed.
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1993
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Real Estate Transactions in Today's Market
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Buying, Selling & Investing in a Home
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Avoiding Claims & Complaints in Foreclosure Cases
2014
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