70/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 542 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Personal Injury Lawyers in Wheaton, IL: 2026 rankings
983 personal injury lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Highest LFR Score in Wheaton: Owaynat Law Group, LFR Score 70/100; 5.0★ from 542 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Open 24 hours (per Google): JAMES K JENKS III, Attorney at Law, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 983.
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Most-reviewed: Malman Law, 5,402 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 983 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
983 Wheaton personal injury lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 346 are open 24/7, 504 open Saturdays and 401 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 983 rated law firms.
Top 10 personal injury lawyers in Wheaton 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.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Owaynat Law Group | 70 | 5.0★ (542) | Downers Grove, 5 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | JAMES K JENKS III, Attorney at Law | 70 | 5.0★ (982) | Berwyn, 14 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 3 | Cullotta Bravo Law Group | 69 | 5.0★ (481) | Aurora, 10 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 4 | Malman Law | 69 | 4.8★ (5,402) | Chicago, 24 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Most reviews |
| 5 | John J. Malm & Associates Personal Injury Lawyers | 68 | 4.9★ (240) | Naperville, 5 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 6 | Shannon Law Group, PC | 68 | 4.9★ (281) | Woodridge, 8 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 7 | Vito & Dollenmaier Law | 68 | 5.0★ (321) | Rolling Meadows, 14 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 8 | 844SeeMike Personal Injury Lawyers | 68 | 4.9★ (1,290) | Chicago, 23 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 9 | Disparti Law Group | 68 | 4.7★ (3,516) | Chicago, 25 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 10 | Morgan & Morgan | 68 | 4.8★ (2,147) | Chicago, 25 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
All 983 personal injury lawyers in Wheaton, 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.
Based in Berwyn, 14 mi away
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 982 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Aurora, 10 mi away
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 481 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
#4 Malman Law
Based in Chicago, 24 mi away
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 5,402 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Naperville, 5 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 240 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Woodridge, 8 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 281 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Rolling Meadows, 14 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 321 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Chicago, 23 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 1,290 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Chicago, 25 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 3,516 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
#10 Morgan & Morgan
Based in Chicago, 25 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 2,147 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Naperville, 5 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 146 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
#12 Marker Law, LLC
Based in Naperville, 5 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 101 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Naperville, 5 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 131 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Chicago, 25 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 1,128 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Chicago, 25 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 1,180 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Naperville, 5 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 124 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Aurora, 11 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 154 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Aurora, 10 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 141 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Lombard, 9 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 243 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Orland Park, 21 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 419 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
#21 Ankin Law
Based in Chicago, 25 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 1,367 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Wheaton
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Aurora, 13 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 232 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Chicago, 16 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 500 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Joliet, 24 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 703 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Personal injury lawyers ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 983 ranked personal injury lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Wheaton
20 more personal injury lawyers within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
How we ranked Wheaton personal injury lawyers
We scored 983 Wheaton 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Wheaton data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | 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 volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose a personal injury lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many personal injury law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- 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.
- 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 Wheaton: frequently asked questions
Which personal injury lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Wheaton?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked personal injury lawyer in Wheaton, IL is Owaynat Law Group with an LFR Score of 70/100. It has 5.0★ from 542 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. JAMES K JENKS III, Attorney at Law (#2) and Cullotta Bravo Law Group (#3) follow. We ranked 983 personal injury lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many personal injury lawyers are there in Wheaton?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 983 personal injury lawyers serving Wheaton, IL. 1 of them is based in Wheaton; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which personal injury lawyers in Wheaton are open 24/7?
346 ranked personal injury lawyers in Wheaton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Owaynat Law Group (#1), JAMES K JENKS III, Attorney at Law (#2) and Cullotta Bravo Law Group (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which personal injury lawyers in Wheaton work on weekends?
504 of 983 ranked personal injury lawyers post Saturday hours and 401 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Owaynat Law Group (#1), JAMES K JENKS III, Attorney at Law (#2) and Cullotta Bravo Law Group (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Wheaton personal injury lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 983 rated personal injury lawyers in Wheaton is 4.9★, with a median of 27 reviews. Malman Law has the most, 5,402 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Wheaton count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Wheaton 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 Wheaton, 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 Wheaton, 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 Wheaton?
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 Wheaton
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 983 personal injury lawyers serving Wheaton.
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