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Personal Injury Lawyers in Belvidere, IL: 2026 rankings

142 personal injury lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Belvidere: The Law Office of Paul M. Marriett: Rockford Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, DUI, and Traffic Lawyer, LFR Score 73/100; 5.0★ from 420 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Rockford Injury Lawyers, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 142.

  3. 10

    Most-reviewed: Nathan J Noble, PC, 219 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 142 ranked after The Law Office of Paul M. Marriett: Rockford Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, DUI, and Traffic Lawyer; ranked #10.

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

142 Belvidere personal injury lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 37 are open 24/7, 52 open Saturdays and 38 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 142 rated law firms.

Most of this list also appears on the Personal injury lawyers in Rockford ranking. See Personal injury lawyers in Rockford

Top 10 personal injury lawyers in Belvidere 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 personal injury lawyers in Belvidere at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1The Law Office of Paul M. Marriett: Rockford Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, DUI, and Traffic Lawyer735.0★ (420)Rockford, 8 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Rockford Injury Lawyers704.9★ (140)Rockford, 8 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3MacCloskey Kesler and Associates704.8★ (191)Rockford, 13 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4Brassfield & Krueger, Ltd. Rockford Injury Attorneys694.9★ (78)Rockford, 7 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Malman Law694.9★ (107)Rockford, 13 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Fisk & Monteleone684.8★ (60)Rockford, 7 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7GWC Injury Lawyers684.9★ (43)Rockford, 7 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8Shindler & Shindler Personal Injury Attorneys675.0★ (142)Algonquin, 29 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9Pignatelli & Associates, PC Rockford Injury Lawyers675.0★ (57)Rockford, 7 mi awaySat · Sun—
10Nathan J Noble, PC674.9★ (219)Belvidere—Most reviews

All 142 personal injury lawyers in Belvidere, 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.

Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Belvidere

    #1 The Law Office of Paul M. Marriett: Rockford Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, DUI, and Traffic Lawyer

    Based in Rockford, 8 mi away

    73/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 420 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 420 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    6723 Weaver Rd Suite #115, Rockford, IL 61114
    View profile for The Law Office of Paul M. Marriett: Rockford Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, DUI, and Traffic Lawyer(815) 391-0089

  5. #5 Malman Law

    Based in Rockford, 13 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 107 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    800 N Church St #42, Rockford, IL 61103
    View profile for Malman Law(312) 629-0099

  6. #6 Fisk & Monteleone

    Based in Rockford, 7 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 60 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    6838 E State St Ste 302, Rockford, IL 61108
    View profile for Fisk & Monteleone(815) 962-0044

  7. #7 GWC Injury Lawyers

    Based in Rockford, 7 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    6820 Mill Rd, Rockford, IL 61108
    View profile for GWC Injury Lawyers(815) 580-4476

  10. #10 Nathan J Noble, PC

    Based in Belvidere

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 219 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 219 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 9:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    504 N State St, Belvidere, IL 61008
    View profile for Nathan J Noble, PC(815) 547-7700

  11. #11 Costa Ivone, LLC

    Based in Elgin, 31 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 130 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 130 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2000 Larkin Ave Ste 300, Elgin, IL 60123
    View profile for Costa Ivone, LLC(630) 349-2119

  14. #14 The Kryder Law Group

    Based in Elgin, 33 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 124 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 124 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    77 S Riverside Dr Unit 2E, Elgin, IL 60120
    View profile for The Kryder Law Group(847) 565-2612

  16. #16 Turner Law Group

    Based in Sycamore, 21 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 58 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    107 W Exchange St, Sycamore, IL 60178
    View profile for Turner Law Group(815) 515-4475

  18. #18 Gesmer & Reynolds, P.C.

    Based in Rockford, 12 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 169 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 169 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    526 E Jefferson St #118, Rockford, IL 61107
    View profile for Gesmer & Reynolds, P.C.(815) 216-9471

  20. #20 Hupy and Abraham

    Based in Rockford, 7 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 201 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.5★ from 201 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6952 Rote Rd #200, Rockford, IL 61107
    View profile for Hupy and Abraham(815) 877-3900

  21. #21 Shindler & Shindler

    Based in Rockford, 13 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    923 Seminary St Unit A, Rockford, IL 61104
    View profile for Shindler & Shindler(847) 933-4448

  24. #24 ACEVEDO LAW, INC.

    Based in Algonquin, 26 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for ACEVEDO LAW, INC.(224) 802-8317

How we ranked Belvidere personal injury lawyers

We scored 142 Belvidere personal injury 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 Belvidere 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 personal injury lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many personal injury law 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 who pays case costs (medical reports, filing fees, records) if there is no recovery, and whether costs come out before or after the lawyer’s percentage.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask a personal injury 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?
  • Will you or another lawyer handle my case day to day?
  • How many cases like mine have you taken to trial?
  • 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.

Personal injury lawyers in Belvidere: frequently asked questions

Which personal injury lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Belvidere?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked personal injury lawyer in Belvidere, IL is The Law Office of Paul M. Marriett: Rockford Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, DUI, and Traffic Lawyer with an LFR Score of 73/100. It has 5.0★ from 420 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Rockford Injury Lawyers (#2) and MacCloskey Kesler and Associates (#3) follow. We ranked 142 personal injury lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many personal injury lawyers are there in Belvidere?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 142 personal injury lawyers serving Belvidere, IL. 1 of them is based in Belvidere; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which personal injury lawyers in Belvidere are open 24/7?

37 ranked personal injury lawyers in Belvidere post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are The Law Office of Paul M. Marriett: Rockford Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, DUI, and Traffic Lawyer (#1), Rockford Injury Lawyers (#2) and MacCloskey Kesler and Associates (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which personal injury lawyers in Belvidere work on weekends?

52 of 142 ranked personal injury lawyers post Saturday hours and 38 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Law Office of Paul M. Marriett: Rockford Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, DUI, and Traffic Lawyer (#1), Rockford Injury Lawyers (#2) and MacCloskey Kesler and Associates (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Belvidere personal injury lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 142 rated personal injury lawyers in Belvidere is 4.8★, with a median of 30 reviews. The Law Office of Paul M. Marriett: Rockford Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, DUI, and Traffic Lawyer has the most, 420 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank personal injury lawyers?

Each personal injury 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 personal injury lawyers outside Belvidere count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Belvidere city center, our service radius for personal injury 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 personal injury 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 personal injury lawyers in Belvidere, IL charge?

Most personal injury lawyers work on contingency: the fee is a share of any recovery and nothing is owed if there is none. The ABA Model Rules require a contingent fee agreement in writing, signed by the client, stating the percentage and how case costs are handled. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

Is there a deadline to bring an injury claim?

Yes. Every state sets a filing deadline (a statute of limitations) and some are as short as one year; claims against a government body can have even shorter notice periods. Ask a lawyer about the deadline for your claim early. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of personal injury lawyers in Belvidere, 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 Belvidere?

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 Belvidere

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 142 personal injury lawyers serving Belvidere.

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