Kevin Daniel McHugh

Kevin Daniel McHugh

4.9
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 18 years

Family Lawyer at Aurora, IL
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Probate

540 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL

About Kevin

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 25%

Felony, misdemeanor, DUI, traffic, drug offenses.

25%
Family 25%

Divorce, child support, custody (parenting time); visitation; Orders of Protection

25%
Probate 25%

Decedent; guardianships (adult and minor); guardian ad litem. Trusts, Wills, Special Needs Trusts (SNT), elder planning, business succession, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and more. Sophisticated solutions for your specific situation.

25%
Real Estate 25%

Sale/Purchase; foreclosures; 1031 Exchanges, 203k loans; Quit Claim Deeds (QCD); trust deeds; eviction

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 17 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2008

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 18 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2007

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Kevin Mchugh / McHugh Law Firm LLC

540 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL, 60506

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Kevin Daniel McHugh's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Jeremiah | April 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Lawyer

Kevin was a pleasure to work with and was very diligent. I was in a two year divorce/custody battle with a person who just wanted to drag everything out. Kevin never lost sight of our main goal and at the end of the day he was able to get me custody of my two daughters. As a father that is not an ea...sy thing to accomplish. He guided me the whole way and kept me level headed during the whole thing. I would highly recommend him

Posted by Senior Chief USN | June 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce Attorney - Highly Recommend

I was introduced to Mr. McHugh through Robert Klein's practice in the Elgin area. From the start I realized Mr. McHugh was highly competent both in strategy and working with complex problems. He knows the law and he he is great with numbers. His arguments are compelling and backed by very solid fa...cts. Some attorneys tend to inflate the circumstances or 'blow smoke'. He has an effective way of cutting through the confusion. This is the kind of attorney you want on your side. My situation was very complicated due to the nature of my employment and level of income (which was at risk of being ransacked by a bitter ex-spouse). Kevin let me know where the statues and law stood on these matters and helped lead the process through to the final stages keeping the other side in check. I have a strategy background myself, and Kevin and we always saw eye-to-eye on our decision-making process. I am going to be hiring as trusted advisor for other matters in the future.

Posted by anonymous | August 25, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Federal Crime

Criminal Defense Guru

"Thank you Kevin" does not say enough. I was 18 facing federal charges and my previous attorneys had not been able to make the U.S. Attorneys' Office budge on the sentencing recommendation. Kevin took the time to know me and my situation, and then advocate to both the prosecutors and to the Judge. ... After a long process, Kevin was even able to convince the probation department that an irregular sentence was appropriate in my case. Instead of 2 1/2 to 3 years on each of the 18 counts, the Judge sentenced me to 12 weekends at the Metropolitan Correctional Center. However, that was not the end of Kevin's help. When most attorneys would walk away because the case was "done" Kevin remained by my side. The MCC did not want to house me due to my medical condition, and the prosecutor was again asking for long-term confinement. Kevin skillfully negotiated and convinced the Judge to allow home confinement. Thank you again and again Kevin!

Posted by Michelle | August 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent Criminal Defense Attorney

I was charged with several felonies in Lake County, IL. After reviewing my case and the prosecutor's facts, Kevin was able to poke enough holes in their 'evidence' that the prosecutor was forced to dismiss all charges. I was very grateful that Kevin was representing me and would recommend my family... and friends to him.

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Kevin Daniel McHugh's Lawyer Endorsements

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Travis Newton

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Angela Sanchez

Tax lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"It is with great confidence that I provide my endorsement and support for fellow attorney Kevin McHugh. Kevin and I have worked on a number of matters together and referred each other clients as well. Kevin has a great reputation in the legal and court community - I'm sure a result of of his professionalism, ethics, hard work and commitment to giving the best advice and providing the best results possible for his clients. If you have a legal question in the specialized matters of tax, DUI/DWI, Divorce give Kevin a call! You will be glad to have him on your side!"

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Josephine Margaglione

Unknown lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kevin is a wonderful person, as well as highly dedicated, ethical and knowledgeable lawyer. His abilities to listen, evaluate a situation, research the legal issues and argue his case make him a strong advocate. I highly recommend Kevin."

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Joseph Brabender

Litigation lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kevin is the first lawyer I turn to when a friend or client needs help in DuPage or Kane County. I recommend his services."

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Elliot Dubin

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kevin is a very detail-oriented person who stays on top of all the tasks at hand and really gets to know his clients well. He never loses sight of the goal at hand and gives his clients the peace of mind that he is on their side. Kevin regularly exceeds client expectations with the amount of communications and explanations on what is happening in their cases. I would not hesitate to recommend him for any areas of law he practices."

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Amanda Adams

Criminal defense lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I attended law school with Kevin and he was always so charming and confident. I was delighted when my trial ad professor Judge Magdich appointed Kevin as my team mate for our final exam trial, and we won. Six years after graduation, Kevin is still charming and confident. In fact, judges even have their secretaries chase him for his business card after court."

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

N/A

Excellence in Pro Bono Service, U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois

N/A

Certificate of Excellence, Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists

Work Experience

2025 - Present

Attorney / Abogado, McHugh Law Firm LLC

2024 - 2025

Partner, Polcyn McHugh Law, LLC

2016 - 2023

Partner, Klein McHugh Law, Ltd.

2012 - 2016

Principal & Founding Attorney, McHugh Law Firm, P.C.

2011 - 2012

Associate, Rolewick & Gutzke, PC

2007 - 2011

Associate, Meckler Bulger Tilson Marick & Pearson, LLP

Associations

2012 - Present

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

2012 - Present

Illinois Society of Certified Public Accountants

2008 - Present

Florida Bar Association

2007 - Present

DuPage County Bar Association

2007 - Present

Kane County Bar Association

2007 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Cook v. Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP, et al., FINRA Arb. Nos. 09-05477 & 09-05854, 2011 WL 1463874 (2011)

Successful temporary injunction & arbitration.

Nelson v. Chicago Park District, et al., 408 Ill. App. 3d 53 (1st Dist. 2011)

Successful litigation & appeal.

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Education

2012

DePaul University College of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

2007

Northern Illinois University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

University of Dayton

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

Search & Seizure Update

Pitfalls of Vehicle Consent Searches

2014

BNI Traffic Seminar

DUI: Field Sobriety Testing

2014

BNI 5th Amendment Seminar

Search & Seizure: A Hands On Approach

2013

Estate & Financial Planning Seminar

Minimizing the Probate Estate & Headaches Through Planning

Publications

N/A

Dupage County Bar Briefs Trespass Agreements: Are They Constitutional?

N/A

Bar Briefs (Kane County) Setting A Clearer Standard For Title VII Retaliation Claims

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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