68/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 141 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Real Estate Lawyers in Downers Grove, IL: 2026 rankings
687 real estate lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Highest LFR Score in Downers Grove: Shawn Bolger Limited | Real Estate Attorney, LFR Score 68/100; 4.9★ from 141 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.
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Open 24 hours (per Google): Patrick Smith, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 687.
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Most-reviewed: Law Office of Beth Mann, P.C., 672 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 687 ranked; ranked #11.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
687 Downers Grove real estate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 38 are open 24/7, 135 open Saturdays and 72 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 687 rated law firms.
Top 10 real estate lawyers in Downers Grove 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 | Shawn Bolger Limited | Real Estate Attorney | 68 | 4.9★ (141) | Downers Grove | Sat · Evenings | Top score |
| 2 | Patrick Smith | 68 | 5.0★ (26) | Downers Grove | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 3 | Detail Home Inspection, Inc. | 68 | 5.0★ (241) | Wheeling, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Sebastian Kos Law Office | 68 | 5.0★ (405) | Hinsdale, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | The Katris Law Group | 68 | 5.0★ (619) | Elmhurst, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Lufrano Law, LLC | 68 | 5.0★ (169) | Oak Park, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Fournier Law Firm, Ltd. | 67 | 5.0★ (177) | Downers Grove | — | — |
| 8 | Leonard B. Cannata - Attorney and Counselor | 66 | 5.0★ (21) | Westchester, 6 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 9 | REAL Law Group | 66 | 4.9★ (316) | Elmhurst, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Zara Law Group | 66 | 4.9★ (210) | Woodridge, 4 mi away | — | — |
All 687 real estate lawyers in Downers Grove, 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 Downers Grove
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Wheeling, 14 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 241 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Hinsdale, 4 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 405 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Elmhurst, 8 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 619 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Oak Park, 12 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 169 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Downers Grove
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 177 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Westchester, 6 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Elmhurst, 8 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 316 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
#10 Zara Law Group
Based in Woodridge, 4 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 210 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Orland Park, 17 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 672 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Wheaton, 8 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Bolingbrook, 8 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Chicago, 20 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
#15 Jill Daniels LLC
Based in La Grange, 7 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 174 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Elmhurst, 5 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
#17 Jimmy Vachachira
Based in Mount Prospect, 19 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 137 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Chicago, 19 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 167 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Lisle, 3 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
#20 Spencer Law
Based in Lombard, 4 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Brookfield, 10 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 194 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
#22 EV Has, LLC
Based in Palos Heights, 14 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 225 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Chicago, 19 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 302 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Cicero, 15 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Saint Charles, 17 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 252 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Real estate 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 687 ranked real estate lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Downers Grove
20 more real estate 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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buchanan Law Group | 4.8★ (171) | In Downers Grove |
| Cutler & Associates, Ltd. | 5.0★ (125) | In Downers Grove |
| Dolci Weiland & Sendlak | 4.8★ (67) | In Downers Grove |
| Jeffrey Law Office, LLC | 4.9★ (58) | In Downers Grove |
| Kagalwalla Law Offices LLC | 5.0★ (43) | In Downers Grove |
| Law Office of David L. DePew, II | 5.0★ (5) | In Downers Grove |
| Law Office of Eileen R. Fitzgerald | 4.6★ (11) | In Downers Grove |
| Law Office of Kevin Pritchett, Inc. | 5.0★ (16) | In Downers Grove |
| Law Offices of Jay S. Sheth, LLC | 4.6★ (20) | In Downers Grove |
| Lyons Law Group, LLC | 4.0★ (10) | In Downers Grove |
| McGinty Law Offices, P.C. | 5.0★ (11) | In Downers Grove |
| Michelotti & Associates, Ltd | 4.3★ (24) | In Downers Grove |
| Owaynat Law Group | 5.0★ (542) | In Downers Grove |
| Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C. | 4.9★ (350) | In Downers Grove |
| Schaller Law Firm | 4.9★ (38) | In Downers Grove |
| Sheila A. Maloney Attorney at Law | 5.0★ (3) | In Downers Grove |
| Sisul & Germanier, LLC | 5.0★ (15) | In Downers Grove |
| Stoltmann Law Offices | 3.7★ (9) | In Downers Grove |
| The Lytle Law Group, LLC | 4.6★ (34) | In Downers Grove |
| Tuohy Law Offices | Estate Planning Attorney & Personal Injury Attorney | 4.9★ (120) | In Downers Grove |
How we ranked Downers Grove real estate lawyers
We scored 687 Downers Grove real estate 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 Downers Grove 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 real estate lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many real estate 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 what the closing fee includes and which disbursements are charged on top.
- Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.
Questions to ask a real estate 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?
- What does your closing fee include?
- Will you review the purchase contract before I sign?
- 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.
Real estate lawyers in Downers Grove: frequently asked questions
Which real estate lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Downers Grove?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked real estate lawyer in Downers Grove, IL is Shawn Bolger Limited | Real Estate Attorney with an LFR Score of 68/100. It has 4.9★ from 141 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5 PM. Patrick Smith (#2) and Detail Home Inspection, Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 687 real estate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many real estate lawyers are there in Downers Grove?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 687 real estate lawyers serving Downers Grove, IL. 5 of them are based in Downers Grove; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which real estate lawyers in Downers Grove are open 24/7?
38 ranked real estate lawyers in Downers Grove post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Patrick Smith (#2), Leonard B. Cannata - Attorney and Counselor (#8) and The McCormick Law Firm LLC (#12). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which real estate lawyers in Downers Grove work on weekends?
135 of 687 ranked real estate lawyers post Saturday hours and 72 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Shawn Bolger Limited | Real Estate Attorney (#1), Patrick Smith (#2) and Detail Home Inspection, Inc. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Downers Grove real estate lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 687 rated real estate lawyers in Downers Grove is 4.8★, with a median of 20 reviews. Law Office of Beth Mann, P.C. has the most, 672 reviews, and ranks #11. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does LawFirmsRanked rank real estate lawyers?
Each real estate 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 real estate lawyers outside Downers Grove count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Downers Grove city center, our service radius for real estate 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 real estate 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 real estate lawyers in Downers Grove, IL charge?
Real estate lawyers often charge a flat fee for a residential closing and hourly rates for disputes and commercial work. Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $399 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.
Do I need a lawyer to buy a house?
It depends on the state: some states require or customarily use an attorney for closings, others use title or escrow companies. A lawyer can still review the contract before you sign. This is general information, not legal advice.
How is this list of real estate lawyers in Downers Grove, 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 Downers Grove?
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 Downers Grove
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 687 real estate lawyers serving Downers Grove.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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