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General Practice Lawyers in Canton, IL: 2026 rankings

22 general practice lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Canton: Gillingham Law Office, LFR Score 69/100; 4.9★ from 130 Google reviews.

  2. 7

    Most-reviewed: Hall & Rustom, L.L.C., 73 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 22 ranked after Gillingham Law Office; ranked #7.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

22 Canton general practice lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 22 rated law firms.

Top 10 general practice lawyers in Canton at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 10 general practice lawyers in Canton at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inNotable for
1Gillingham Law Office694.9★ (130)CantonTop score
2Mishler & Mishler, P.C.645.0★ (30)Canton—
3Froehling Weber & Schell614.3★ (15)Canton—
4Barnhart, Tinsman & Associates Ltd.614.2★ (16)Canton—
5Powers Law, P.C.604.9★ (43)Pekin, 20 mi away—
6Elliff Dancey & Bosich PC604.4★ (24)Pekin, 20 mi away—
7Hall & Rustom, L.L.C.604.7★ (73)Peoria, 25 mi awayMost reviews
8Martensen, Niemann, & Galvin, LLC604.9★ (7)Canton—
9Neiner, Bob A - Bush, Neiner & Associates, P.C.594.6★ (39)Pekin, 20 mi away—
10Mc Carthy John J593.5★ (8)Canton—

All 22 general practice lawyers in Canton, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

  1. Ranked #1 in Canton

    #1 Gillingham Law Office

    Based in Canton

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 130 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 130 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    220 Sixth St, Carrollton, IL 62016
    View profile for Gillingham Law Office(217) 942-5244

  2. #2 Mishler & Mishler, P.C.

    Based in Canton

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    108 N Davenport St, Metamora, IL 61548
    View profile for Mishler & Mishler, P.C.(309) 367-2108

  3. #3 Froehling Weber & Schell

    Based in Canton

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    167 W Elm St, Canton, IL 61520
    View profile for Froehling Weber & Schell(309) 647-6317

  5. #5 Powers Law, P.C.

    Based in Pekin, 20 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    408 Court St, Pekin, IL 61554
    View profile for Powers Law, P.C.(309) 349-3835

  7. #7 Hall & Rustom, L.L.C.

    Based in Peoria, 25 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 73 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    316 SW Washington St #1a, Peoria, IL 61602
    View profile for Hall & Rustom, L.L.C.(309) 699-4691

  10. #10 Mc Carthy John J

    Based in Canton

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    410 E Elm St, Canton, IL 61520
    View profile for Mc Carthy John J(309) 647-7477

  11. #11 Mark Wertz, Attorney

    Based in Pekin, 22 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    119A N Parkway Dr, Pekin, IL 61554
    View profile for Mark Wertz, Attorney(309) 353-5656

  12. #12 Kriegsman Dunn Attorneys

    Based in Pekin, 20 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    417 Court St, Pekin, IL 61554
    View profile for Kriegsman Dunn Attorneys(309) 346-4222

  13. #13 State Attorney

    Based in Pekin, 20 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 2.5★ from 15 Google reviews
    Address
    342 Court St #110, Pekin, IL 61554
    View profile for State Attorney(309) 477-2205

  14. #14 Anderson Law Offices

    Based in East Peoria, 23 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    625 S Main St, Creve Coeur, IL 61610
    View profile for Anderson Law Offices(309) 694-6250

  15. #15 Cusack & Gilfillan LLC

    Based in Peoria, 25 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    240 SW Jefferson Ave Ste 100, Peoria, IL 61602
    View profile for Cusack & Gilfillan LLC(309) 637-5282

  16. #16 ELM Consulting LLC

    Based in Peoria, 25 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    60 State St, Peoria, IL 61602
    View profile for ELM Consulting LLC(309) 673-7648

  17. #17 Kirk W. Bode Law Office

    Based in Pekin, 20 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.3★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.3★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    15 S Capitol St #205, Pekin, IL 61554
    View profile for Kirk W. Bode Law Office(309) 353-5618

  19. #19 Moehle Law Firm, Ltd.

    Based in Pekin, 20 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    410 Broadway St, Pekin, IL 61554
    View profile for Moehle Law Firm, Ltd.(309) 347-4141

  20. #20 Tilton Kevin W

    Based in East Peoria, 20 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4128 S Airport Rd, Bartonville, IL 61607
    View profile for Tilton Kevin W(309) 697-5175

Also serving Canton

20 more general practice lawyers within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked general practice lawyers serving Canton
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Bruce Thiemann, Attorney at Law25 mi
Christine Ann Takata, Attorney at Law24 mi
Dale Thomas Attorney5.0★ (2)20 mi
Graves Law Offices1.0★ (1)25 mi
Hodges Loizzi Eisenhammer Rodick & Kohn LLP25 mi
Ihnes NathanIn Canton
James W. Springer, Attorney at Law25 mi
John Goodman Law3 mi
Kanoski Bresney5.0★ (22)In Canton
Madison Angela P1.0★ (1)20 mi
Peterson Aimee S.5.0★ (1)20 mi
Safford West Tornow & Jaeger24 mi
Stephens Fiddes Mcgill & Associates3.0★ (2)22 mi
Stevens Alice M5.0★ (1)In Canton
The Law Offices of H.W. Pfabe4.9★ (8)In Canton
Tilton Law Office5.0★ (1)20 mi
Walters Law Office, Ltd3.7★ (6)In Canton
Williams Dick L5.0★ (1)20 mi
Woods & Bates, P.C.5.0★ (61)In Canton
Zabek Samuel B5.0★ (2)25 mi

How we ranked Canton general practice lawyers

We scored 22 Canton general practice lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Canton data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose a general practice lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many general legal matters matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask how often the firm handles your kind of matter, and whether it would refer it elsewhere.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask a general practice lawyer

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • How often do you handle matters like mine?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

General practice lawyers in Canton: frequently asked questions

Which general practice lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Canton?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked general practice lawyer in Canton, IL is Gillingham Law Office with an LFR Score of 69/100. It has 4.9★ from 130 Google reviews. Mishler & Mishler, P.C. (#2) and Froehling Weber & Schell (#3) follow. We ranked 22 general practice lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many general practice lawyers are there in Canton?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 22 general practice lawyers serving Canton, IL. 6 of them are based in Canton; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

What Google rating do Canton general practice lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 22 rated general practice lawyers in Canton is 4.5★, with a median of 17 reviews. Gillingham Law Office has the most, 130 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank general practice lawyers?

Each general practice lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do general practice lawyers outside Canton count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Canton city center, our service radius for general practice lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can general practice lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do general practice lawyers in Canton, IL charge?

General practice lawyers usually charge flat fees for routine work such as simple wills or closings and hourly rates for disputes. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

When is a general practice lawyer a good fit?

For common matters such as wills, home purchases, small business contracts or minor disputes, especially in smaller cities. For complex cases, ask how often the firm handles your kind of matter. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of general practice lawyers in Canton, IL ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in Canton?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Canton

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 22 general practice lawyers serving Canton.

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