Nicole Renee Sartori

Nicole Renee Sartori

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Yorkville, IL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Administrative Law, Estate Planning

674 W. Veterans Parkway, Suite D, Yorkville, IL

About Nicole

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

Traffic, Misdemeanors, and Felonies:

18 years | 300 cases

60%
Family 20%

Adoption, child support, divorce, paternity.

18 years | 20 cases

20%
Administrative Law 10%

Formal and Informal Hearings with the Secretary of State for clients to get their license back

18 years | 15 cases

10%
Estate Planning 10%

Will packages: wills, healthcare power of attorneys, property powers of attorney, living wills

18 years | 25 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 21 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2004

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

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Location

McAdams & Sartori LLC

674 W. Veterans Parkway, Suite D, Yorkville, IL, 60560

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Nicole Renee Sartori's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

56 Client Reviews

Showing 31 - 35 of 56 reviews

Posted by Robert | July 31, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Outstanding Lawyer with a Knack For Winning We Will Always Come Back for Nicole's Support

I have been dealing with Lawyers for over 35 years Civil, Criminal Defense, and Corporate. I can honestly say the way our case was handled and the way Nicole Sartori carried herself in the Court Room I was impressed. I have never seen a case won over so smoothly and so quickly. The Performance was Ou...tstanding and I would recommend her hands down to anyone.

Posted by anonymous | May 17, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Speeding 78 on 45 in Illinois

Nicole is an excellent and very knowledgeable Attorney you can have. She will let you know how the whole process works. I would definitely recommend her to any one who needs a criminal lawyer who can understand your case and come out with the best possible deal. Solved my speeding ticket going 78 on ...45 with just a court supervision for 3 months and small fine. Nicole was my first attorney in my speeding ticket case and she will always be my first choice if I ever need one.

Posted by Steve | May 10, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Best decision I could have made for my case.

Hiring Nicole was the best decision I could have made for my VERY complicated case. I shopped around with 3 or 4 other attorneys before deciding to retain her. There was several reasons behind my decision. The thing that mattered MOST to me was she truly believed my innocence. All the other attorneys... I consulted mentioned how they could "get me out of this", which was pretty unsettling. There is no way I would hire a lawyer that thinks I'm guilty! I already had an uphill battle ahead of me. During my consultation Nicole listened...that's right....listened. I wish other lawyers would try this. After I explained to here what I was facing she took a while to absorb all the information I presented to her and then proceeded to explain to me some of my options as well as ask me to clarify certain details of my case. She wasn't afraid to admit to me when she didn't know something (like I said it was a complicated case) which I completely respect. I should point out that the parts she asked me to clarify or explain had nothing to do with any legal aspects....it was on certain details of MY case. The second reason behind my decision in hiring her was location. My case was in Kendall County which she has an office about a mile from the court house. My in-laws are also very near this location. I live in Romeoville, very close to her Shorewood office (which I never had need to go to but liked having the option). So setting up meetings proved to be effortless. Third reason was my budget, Nicole's rates are very very reasonable for the level of service you recieve. Other lawyers wanted me to pay upwards of $1000 per appearance. Maybe that will give you an idea of what my case involved. And from meetings with other attorneys before Nicole I'm fairly confident in believing even for that much money I would not have been represented as well as I was hiring Nicole for a VERY reasonable flat fee. Nicole was an incredibly understanding and comforting attorney and I enjoyed working with her. I realize that as a client I'm probably difficult to work with, meaning, when I call you, I want a call back in a timely fashion. When I want a meeting, I expect you to make time to meet with me. After all that's what I am paying for. And trust me I made a lot of phone calls and wanted a meeting before EVERY appearance. She accommodated me for every meeting I requested without question. And I always left her office feeling confident in my case. Her courtroom performance was BEYOND satisfactory. My case was essentially brought to trial twice. The first time resulted in a dismissal. Within a month of my case being dismissed they decide to try me again. Nicole successfully prevented them from rearresting me and saved me the cost of a second bail. Going into the second trial Nicole respected my wishes and refused to let them continue the case to a future date or dismiss it. She made sure I got my speedy trial and I was acquitted...I believed the terminology was "Directed Verdict of not guilty" you'll have to ask her to explain it. All I know is justice was served and my name is clear as it should be and they can no longer dangle the case above my head. I truly feel that Nicole is the reason that I was able to prove my innocence. I highly recommend her to anybody looking for an attorney who is truly interested in helping people in a tough situation, not just looking to get rich by "getting people off". She is very diligent and focused on your case and will actually spend the time reviewing the evidence and it SHOWS at trial. I wasn't sure if she had taken notes and remembered ALL my concerns. But rest assured come trial time she addressed EVERY concern I had brought up. Like I've said I will HIGHLY recommend her to anybody. And hopefully I never have reason to call her again but if I do....it will definitely be her that I call.

Posted by Ken | March 24, 2013 | Criminal Defense

A trustworthy and knowledgable attorney.

Nicole Sartori has been a trusted and very knowledgeable attorney since we first used her services. We first had her for a very difficult situation my son was involved in. Then I needed her services for a traffic accident that was not my fault. I n both instances she was able to reduce and eliminate ...any charges brought against us. She was always able to explain things in an understanding way to us and was very prompt in returning any messages we left for her. Her fees were always very fair and she understood our financial difficulties. I have told people that if they ever need a top attorney, they must contact Nicolle for her services. She will be the first attorney I will call whenever I am in need of one. She is A plus !!!!!!! She is very flexible and understanding of our sons disability and everyone involved. We are very appreciative of her excellent services.

Posted by Reggie | March 21, 2013

She's a Keeper!!

Mrs Sartori have been my attorney for almost 6 years now. I have her on speed dial. She did a wonderful job on our first case and since have helped me and my friends. Mrs Sartori is honest and upfront. I live in Rockford, Il but have used her in chicagoland and Dekalb, il areas.

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Nicole Renee Sartori's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mason Cole

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nicole provides the benefit of a big-firm background with the attention to detail you would expect only at a small firm. Nicole makes the time to explain the intricacies of the ever-changing estate implications. I have worked with Nicole on behalf of a wide variety of my clients, and she provides significant value and saved my clients at all levels of the estate process. Cannot recommend her highly enough!"

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Mark Nickel

Unknown lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Nicole for many years. She is a dedicated and hard-working advocate for all of her clients. She is well known and respected throughout the legal community. I endorse this lawyer."

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David Freidberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Nicole has handled quite a few referrals from my office and has always done an outstanding job. I trust her with my own clients."

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Brian Wright

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked extensively with Nicole Sartori and her firm, Fox Valley Law Center. She is knowledgeable about criminal defense work and works zealously on behalf of her clients. I would recommend her and her firm."

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Paolo Nordini

Family lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I thought Nichole was comprehensive and handled the case well. There are few lawyers that I have been up against that really know their stuff, and Nichole is one of them. Good lawyer and well respected in the legal community."

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Trisha Rachoy

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Nicole is very loyal and hard-working. She is easy for clients to talk to and has a lot of very practical experience in the suburban counties of Chicago, especially in the criminal law area. She is also an excellent business owner who knows how to make sure her practice runs well and her clients are treated as important."

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John Schroeder

Family lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ken Wang

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Nicole is an excellent attorney who is willing to fight for her clients and set matters for trial if the State is being unreasonable in negotiations. I have worked with her on several matters and she has a deep understanding of criminal law and procedure. She is also exceptionally well loved by her clients who consistently report how well they are taken care of by her. I highly recommend Nicole Sartori."

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Jason Marker

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of referring many criminal defense and family law matters to Ms. Sartori. I have always heard from my clients that she exceeds expectations with her results and that she is very affordable. I certainly recommend and endorse her to any client in need."

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Jonathan Crannell

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Ms. Sartori on a number of matters and have confidently referred friends, family, and clients to her. She is competent, fairly priced, and has provided every one of my referrals with exceptional results."

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Mitchell Sexner

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. We have had the pleasure of working together on several criminal defense matters and I am always impressed by the high degree of professionalism, knowledge care with which handles clients' matters are handled."

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Tammy Riggs

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Need a smart, responsive, caring criminal defense lawyer quickly? Look no further. I contacted Nicole to ask for her help with one of my clients who was arrested on a Nevada warrant and was being held for extradition in Illinois. She quickly arranged to get my client a hearing (even though my client had waived one) and convinced the judge to set a reasonable bail amount. This resulted in my client keeping her job, and being able to handle her legal matter here in Nevada in a dignified way. She kept my client, her family, and myself updated every step of the way. We are all ecstatic with Nicole's work."

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Kimberley Klein

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nicole is an excellent attorney. She is tenacious and works tirelessly for her clients. She is always available for her clients and to help fellow attorneys. If you are looking for high quality, professional representation for your case, I would highly recommend Nicole!"

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Gino Fimbianti

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Whenever a former of potential client needs and attorney in Dupage or Kendall counties, I call Nicole. She is a superb, experienced trial attorney. She has never failed to aggressively represent my clients with absolute professionalism."

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Teresa Mcadams

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Nicole is a very hard worker who will use her creative mind to get you the best result."

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Steven Haney

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Nicole for several years. She is always a tough advocate for her client. Nicole is well respected in the legal community by her fellow lawyers, as well as the prosecuting attorneys and judges."

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Kim Kapsos

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred people to Nicole in the past and will continue to do so in the future. Nicole works hard for her clients and gives them straightforward, honest legal advice, even when it may not be what they want to hear."

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Catherine Battista

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Nicole Sartori in the area of criminal defense. Nicole is intelligent, decisive and aggressive. She is well known in the legal community as a highly competent criminal defense attorney. Nicole has published articles in legal journals and has also presented at seminars to other attorneys. She is the attorney I recommend to my clients and personal contacts for their criminal and traffic defense needs."

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Christi Alexander

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Nicole is very knowledgeable and down to earth. If I need an attorney in this area of law I would hire Nicole."

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Michael Huseman

General practice lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked with Nicole several times during the past five years. She provides a great service to her clients and is very experienced in many areas of the law."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Top 100 Criminal Defense, National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2007 - 2012

President, Sartori Law Office

2005 - 2007

Assistant State's Attorney, Will County State's Attorney's Office

2004 - 2005

Associate, Schenk, Duffy, McNamara, Phelan, Carey & Ford Ltd.

Associations

2013 - Present

Kane County Bar Association

Chairwoman of Small/Solo Firm committee

2010 - Present

Kendall County Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Illlinois State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Michalek

Not Guilty

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Education

2004

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Western Illinois University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Solo and Small Firm Practice Management Seminar

Location, Location, Location

2011

Up in the Cloud

Tips for a Virtual Office

Publications

2014

Bar Briefs (Kane County) May It Please the Court

2013

Bar Briefs (Kane County) Smile you are on camera

2011

Bar Briefs (Kane County) The Road to Reinstatement

Languages

English

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