Keri-Lyn Joy Krafthefer

Keri-Lyn Joy Krafthefer

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 37 years

State, local, and municipal law Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: State, Local And Municipal Law, Election Campaigns & Political Law, Employment & Labor

140 South Dearborn Street, #600, Chicago, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 37 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1988

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Ancel Glink Diamond Bush DiCianni & Krafthefer, PC

140 South Dearborn Street, #600, Chicago, IL, 60603

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Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Election Campaigns & Political Law

Exemplary work under pressure!

I was under a time constraint and needed a law suit filed quickly and procedurally correct. Ms. Krafthefer was called on a Monday morning and by Wednesday morning had the paper written, filed and had us in front of a judge. We worked on an agreed motion and by 11:30 that day had the action I requeste...d moving forward. I commend Ms. Krafthefer on her knowledge and diligence. I would whole heartedly use her again and would refer her to all needing a lawyer dealing with the election process. Thank you!

Posted by Jennifer | March 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Appeals

Professional, intelligent, passionate advocate!

I came to Keri-Lyn with a "mess" of a case! As an attorney myself I'm a control freak but after a week of working with Keri-Lyn I realized that Inwas in the very best hands and I was able to trust her expertise and that of her amazing associate(s) and staff! She was timely, responsible, professional ...and a true expert in the area of election and appellate law! The result was swift and in our favor because the brief she wrote covered all of our points, was easy to read and a solid legal argument that was undeniable to even the appellate court! Many thanks to Keri-Lyn and her team! I highly recommend her!

Posted by anonymous | July 26, 2015 | Election Campaigns & Political Law

We Won!

Keri-Lyn helped me with a petition challenge. First she researched to see if she thought she could win the case. When she decided she could she took my case. She was well prepared and she won, the opposing side dropped their challenge. She did her homework even though this was for a Park District Com...missioner race. I felt like I received A+ representation.

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Illinois Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers

2015

Top Ten Female Attorneys in Government Law, Leading Lawyers Network

2014

Illinois Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers

2013

Illinois Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers

2012

Illinois Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers

2011

Illinois Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers

2010

Illinois Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers

2009

Illinois Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers

2008

Illinois Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers

2007

Illinois Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers

2006

Illinois Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers

2005

Top 50: Women Illinois Super Lawyers, Illinois Super Lawyers

2005

Illinois Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers

Associations

Illinois Municipal League

Member

Chicago Bar Association

Member

Illinois Public Employers' Labor Relations Association

Member

DuPage County Bar Association

Member

Chicago Bar Association, Election Law Committee

Former Chair

Chicago Bar Association, Local Government Committee

Former Chair

Chicago Bar Assocation Entertainment Committee

Former Chair

Illinois Association of School Attorneys

Member

Illinois Municipal League Home Rule Attorneys Committee

Member

Federal Trial Bar

Member

National Public Employers Labor Relations Association

Member

Illinois Council of School Attorneys

Member

DuPage Mayors and Managers

Associate Member

International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA)

Member

Illinois Assistant Municipal Managers Association

Associate Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Newport Township Road District v. Pavelich

We won in both the trial court and the appellate court

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Education

1988

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

Augustana College (Rock Island, IL)

Speaking Engagements

2015

Township Officials of Illinois Educational District Seminars

It's Not your Grandpa's Township

2015

Municipal Clerks of Illinois Institute and Academy

Municipal Clerks Legal and Legislative Update

2015

Illinois Parks and Recreation Association/Illinois Association of Park Districts Joint Annual Conference

Tax Rate Objections, Tax Assessments and Tax Exemptions

2015

Illinois Parks and Recreation Association/Association of Park Districts Joint Conference

The Down Low on Upskirts: Privacy in the Parks

2015

Illinois Municipal League Conference

What Municipal Clerks Need to Know

2015

Illinois Municipal League Conference

United We Stand, Divided We Fall: Governing with Civility and Respect

2015

Illinois Municipal League Conference

Is it a Bird? Is it a Plane? Municipal Regulation of Drones

Publications

2015

The Township Officials of Illinois Laws and Duties Handbook The Township Officials of Illinois Lawsand Duties Handbook

2014

Illinois Municipal Handbook Illinois Municipal Handbook

2013

Township Officials of Illinois Trustees' Operations Manual

2013

Township Officials of Illinois Township Officials of Illinois Laws and Duties Handbook

Languages

English

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