Illinois Comprehensive Election Law Representation
America's election system has been the foundation of our democracy for more than 230 years, as well as a model for countries around the world. When there is a dispute over election processes, candidates, vote results, or any other election issue, it is our legal system, another democratic foundation of our country, which helps us resolve it.
Recognition of Our Election Knowledge
Lavelle Law Group LLC is nationally recognized for our significant experience in election law matters, as well as our knowledge of its finer points. We have advised election authorities with both federal and state matters from all across America.
One of our founding attorneys, Michael E. Lavelle, served as Chairman or Vice-Chairman of the Illinois State Board of Elections for five years and as Chairman of the Chicago Board of Elections for eleven years. In addition, Mr. Lavelle is a former chairman of the Chicago Bar Association's Election Law Committee and often lectures at the CBA and before other law or election-related groups.
Election Laws and Processes
Our in-depth understanding of election processes and election law allows us to handle any complicated legal issue. In Illinois, we have assisted election boards, candidates, and private citizens in a wide variety of election matters, including:
- Nomination petitions
- Candidate qualifications
- Referenda
- Objections
- Election challenges
- Validity of election
- Correctness of election count/need for a re-count
- Voter fraud
- Reapportionment / Redistricting
- Federal and state campaign financing
Election Advice, Consultation, and Appeals
We consult and advise candidates on how to comply with all of the state and federal laws governing their candidacy, including federal and state campaign financing. We also assist individuals and groups who wish to present questions of public policy to the electorate by advising them on the drafting of referenda questions and providing access to the ballot.
Please note, we are fully capable of litigating ballot access issues before electoral boards, as well as before appellate courts in both the state and federal systems. We also litigate many other election issues in the state and federal courts.
Contact Lavelle Law Group LLC to schedule a free initial consultation at your convenience. Our lawyers will evaluate your election matter and advise you of your legal options.
Lavelle Law Group LLC.
218 North Jefferson Street
Suite 102
Chicago, IL 60661
phone: 312-559-0600
fax: 312-559-1335
Lavelle Law Group LLC represents clients in the Chicagoland area of Northern Illinois, including the cities of Chicago, Evanston, Park Ridge, Addison, Wheaton, Cicero, Naperville, Burbank, Oak Lawn, Bolingbrook, Hammond, Tinley Park, Joliet, Palatine, Waukegan, Woodstock, and Springfield. Our representation spans Cook County, DuPage County, Will County, McHenry County, Kane County, Lake County, and Sangamon County.
