67/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 581 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Tax Lawyers in Vernon Hills, IL: 2026 rankings
113 tax lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Highest LFR Score in Vernon Hills: Aaron Fox Law, LFR Score 67/100; 5.0★ from 581 Google reviews.
- 2
Open 24 hours (per Google): Tax Law Offices Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 113.
- 31
Most-reviewed: Lake County Appeal, 308 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 113 ranked after Aaron Fox Law; ranked #31.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
113 Vernon Hills tax lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 26 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 113 rated law firms.
Top 10 tax lawyers in Vernon Hills 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 | Aaron Fox Law | 67 | 5.0★ (581) | Skokie, 19 mi away | — | Top score |
| 2 | Tax Law Offices Inc | 67 | 4.9★ (139) | Naperville, 30 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 3 | Gordon Law | 65 | 5.0★ (221) | Skokie, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Law Offices of Michael Raff, LLC | 64 | 5.0★ (54) | Buffalo Grove, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Ansari Tax Attorney Illinois | 64 | 5.0★ (85) | Rolling Meadows, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Fanning Law, LLC | 63 | 5.0★ (79) | Schaumburg, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Consultax Inc, Accounting and Taxes | 63 | 4.9★ (95) | Naperville, 30 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | The Tax Defenders | 62 | 4.8★ (223) | Chicago, 29 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 9 | Adler Ezra & Associates | 62 | 5.0★ (17) | Rolling Meadows, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Richard Shapiro Attorney At Law | 61 | 4.7★ (86) | Evanston, 20 mi away | — | — |
All 113 tax lawyers in Vernon Hills, 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.
Based in Naperville, 30 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 139 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#3 Gordon Law
Based in Skokie, 17 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 221 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buffalo Grove, 3 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rolling Meadows, 11 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schaumburg, 12 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Naperville, 30 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 29 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 223 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rolling Meadows, 12 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Evanston, 20 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 23 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arlington Heights, 8 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Naperville, 37 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aurora, 33 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 109 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elmhurst, 22 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Skokie, 16 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#17 IRSplus
Based in Chicago, 29 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#18 Walsh Law, LLC
Based in Chicago, 29 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Palos Heights, 39 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Naperville, 35 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 24 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
#22 J. David Tax Law
Based in Chicago, 27 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 29 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schaumburg, 13 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#25 Flanagan Bilton
Based in Chicago, 29 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Tax 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 113 ranked tax lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Vernon Hills
20 more tax 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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| A. Steve Lomvardias, Esq. | 5.0★ (2) | 28 mi |
| Castro & Co. | 5.0★ (2) | 30 mi |
| Dickinson Wright | 3.0★ (2) | 29 mi |
| Gauthier Family Law | 4.7★ (167) | In Vernon Hills |
| Jesica Berger Tax Law, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Law Office Of Mark L. Amenta | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Law Office of Richard J. Arendt | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Law Offices of Thomas W. Lynch, P.C. | 4.5★ (2) | 27 mi |
| Leonard Gerstein Ltd | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Liberum Law LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| LJS Law, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| LOHSE LAW - Real Estate Closing Attorney | 4.9★ (70) | In Vernon Hills |
| LoMonaco Law, LLC | 5.0★ (225) | In Vernon Hills |
| Lorraine M. Greenberg & Associates, Oak Brook Bankruptcy Attorney | 5.0★ (2) | 26 mi |
| LXI Tax Consulting | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Murphy-Aguilu Law | 5.0★ (2) | 30 mi |
| Orlowsky & Wilson, Ltd. - Alan Orlowsky | 5.0★ (2) | 29 mi |
| Perry Wealth Counsel, P.C | 5.0★ (2) | 27 mi |
| ROGER R KASNY JD LLM-TAX LAW | 1.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Tully & Associates | 3.5★ (2) | 29 mi |
How we ranked Vernon Hills tax lawyers
We scored 113 Vernon Hills tax 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 Vernon Hills 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 tax lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many tax 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 whether the lawyer handles audits, collections and Tax Court, or only planning.
- Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.
Questions to ask a tax 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?
- Do you handle audits and appeals yourself?
- Is my situation civil, or could it become criminal?
- 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.
Tax lawyers in Vernon Hills: frequently asked questions
Which tax lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Vernon Hills?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked tax lawyer in Vernon Hills, IL is Aaron Fox Law with an LFR Score of 67/100. It has 5.0★ from 581 Google reviews. Tax Law Offices Inc (#2) and Gordon Law (#3) follow. We ranked 113 tax lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many tax lawyers are there in Vernon Hills?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 113 tax lawyers serving Vernon Hills, IL. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which tax lawyers in Vernon Hills are open 24/7?
2 ranked tax lawyers in Vernon Hills post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Tax Law Offices Inc (#2) and Accelerated Tax Resolution LLC (#20). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which tax lawyers in Vernon Hills work on weekends?
26 of 113 ranked tax lawyers post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Tax Law Offices Inc (#2), Consultax Inc, Accounting and Taxes (#7) and Adler Ezra & Associates (#9). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Vernon Hills tax lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 113 rated tax lawyers in Vernon Hills is 4.8★, with a median of 14 reviews. Aaron Fox Law has the most, 581 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does LawFirmsRanked rank tax lawyers?
Each tax 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 tax lawyers outside Vernon Hills count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Vernon Hills city center, our service radius for tax 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 tax 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 tax lawyers in Vernon Hills, IL charge?
Tax lawyers usually bill hourly; some offer flat fees for defined work such as an offer in compromise. Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $446 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.
Should I hire a tax lawyer, a CPA or an enrolled agent?
All three can represent taxpayers before the IRS (Treasury Circular 230). A tax lawyer adds legal privilege for advice and can represent you in Tax Court and in criminal tax matters. This is general information, not legal advice.
How is this list of tax lawyers in Vernon Hills, 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 Vernon Hills?
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 Vernon Hills
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 113 tax lawyers serving Vernon Hills.
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