68/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 241 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Real Estate Lawyers in Glen Ellyn, IL: 2026 rankings
680 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 Glen Ellyn: Detail Home Inspection, Inc., LFR Score 68/100; 5.0★ from 241 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 6
Open 24 hours (per Google): Patrick Smith, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 680.
- 18
Most-reviewed: Law Office of Beth Mann, P.C., 672 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 680 ranked; ranked #18.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
680 Glen Ellyn real estate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 40 are open 24/7, 134 open Saturdays and 73 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 680 rated law firms.
Top 10 real estate lawyers in Glen Ellyn 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 | Detail Home Inspection, Inc. | 68 | 5.0★ (241) | Wheeling, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Top score |
| 2 | The Katris Law Group | 68 | 5.0★ (619) | Elmhurst, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Lufrano Law, LLC | 67 | 5.0★ (169) | Oak Park, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Sebastian Kos Law Office | 67 | 5.0★ (405) | Hinsdale, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Shawn Bolger Limited | Real Estate Attorney | 66 | 4.9★ (141) | Downers Grove, 7 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Patrick Smith | 66 | 5.0★ (26) | Downers Grove, 7 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 7 | The McCormick Law Firm LLC | 66 | 4.7★ (25) | Wheaton, 4 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 8 | REAL Law Group | 66 | 4.9★ (316) | Elmhurst, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Fournier Law Firm, Ltd. | 66 | 5.0★ (177) | Downers Grove, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Leonard B. Cannata - Attorney and Counselor | 65 | 5.0★ (21) | Westchester, 9 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
All 680 real estate lawyers in Glen Ellyn, 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 Elmhurst, 7 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 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, 14 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 169 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Hinsdale, 9 mi away
67/100LFR 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 Downers Grove, 7 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 141 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Downers Grove, 7 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Wheaton, 4 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Elmhurst, 7 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 316 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Downers Grove, 5 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 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, 9 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
#11 Zara Law Group
Based in Woodridge, 8 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 210 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
#12 Jimmy Vachachira
Based in Mount Prospect, 15 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 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, 22 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Saint Charles, 13 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 252 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Hoffman Estates, 12 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 209 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Saint Charles, 13 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 225 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Geneva, 12 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 220 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Orland Park, 23 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 672 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Elmhurst, 6 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Bolingbrook, 14 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
#21 23 Legal LLC
Based in Schaumburg, 13 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 177 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Buffalo Grove, 20 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 375 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
#23 Jill Daniels LLC
Based in La Grange, 11 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 174 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Roselle, 7 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
#25 Palmer Law LLC
Based in Hoffman Estates, 13 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 157 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 680 ranked real estate lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Glen Ellyn
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Burke & Handley PC | 4.0★ (4) | In Glen Ellyn |
| Carlson Kurt A | 4.5★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Dennis Harrison Law | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Donner & Company Law Offices | 4.6★ (9) | In Glen Ellyn |
| Hanlon LLC - Law Office | 1.0★ (1) | In Glen Ellyn |
| John F Morreale & Associates PC | 5.0★ (2) | In Glen Ellyn |
| Joseph A. Riccelli, Esq | 3.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Kenny Law Firm | 5.0★ (1) | In Glen Ellyn |
| Kola & Associates, LTD | 4.6★ (384) | In Glen Ellyn |
| Law Offices of George P. Kallas | 4.7★ (50) | In Glen Ellyn |
| Law Offices of Lora Matthews Fausett, P.C. | 5.0★ (42) | In Glen Ellyn |
| Mbanza Law, PLLC | 4.9★ (42) | In Glen Ellyn |
| Morreale, Brady, & Malone, P.C. | 3.0★ (2) | In Glen Ellyn |
| Mulyk Laho Law | 4.1★ (71) | In Glen Ellyn |
| Perretti Patrick J | 5.0★ (2) | In Glen Ellyn |
| Rodriguez Elizabeth A | 5.0★ (1) | In Glen Ellyn |
| Scalzo Law Offices | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Steven K Norgaard PC | 5.0★ (9) | In Glen Ellyn |
| Telander Legal | 4.2★ (21) | In Glen Ellyn |
| The Law Office of Lawrence K. LaVanway | 5.0★ (1) | In Glen Ellyn |
How we ranked Glen Ellyn real estate lawyers
We scored 680 Glen Ellyn 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 Glen Ellyn 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 Glen Ellyn: frequently asked questions
Which real estate lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Glen Ellyn?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked real estate lawyer in Glen Ellyn, IL is Detail Home Inspection, Inc. with an LFR Score of 68/100. It has 5.0★ from 241 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. The Katris Law Group (#2) and Lufrano Law, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 680 real estate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many real estate lawyers are there in Glen Ellyn?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 680 real estate lawyers serving Glen Ellyn, IL. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which real estate lawyers in Glen Ellyn are open 24/7?
40 ranked real estate lawyers in Glen Ellyn post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Patrick Smith (#6), The McCormick Law Firm LLC (#7) and Leonard B. Cannata - Attorney and Counselor (#10). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which real estate lawyers in Glen Ellyn work on weekends?
134 of 680 ranked real estate lawyers post Saturday hours and 73 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Detail Home Inspection, Inc. (#1), Lufrano Law, LLC (#3) and Shawn Bolger Limited | Real Estate Attorney (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Glen Ellyn real estate lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 680 rated real estate lawyers in Glen Ellyn is 4.8★, with a median of 20 reviews. Law Office of Beth Mann, P.C. has the most, 672 reviews, and ranks #18. 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 Glen Ellyn count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Glen Ellyn 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 Glen Ellyn, 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 Glen Ellyn, 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 Glen Ellyn?
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 Glen Ellyn
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 680 real estate lawyers serving Glen Ellyn.
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