Sound Counsel for Your Legal Needs

Torts/Personal Injury

Housing Law (Tenant/Landlord) 

Criminal Defense

DUI 

Civil Rights

Employment Law

Education Law

Contracts 

Estate Planning

Orders of Protection

Torts (Injury) - Whether you’ve suffered a physical injury or a breach of contract, let me put my legal expertise and experience to work to recover for you. 

Housing Law (Tenant/Landlord) - Did you know that you have many rights under the Chicago RLTO? Your landlord is obligated to maintain the property in a safe and habitable condition, and there are legal and monetary penalties if this standard is not met.

Orders of Protection - Let my experience help you to establish a legal barrier between you and individuals who present a threat.

Services

Criminal Law - You are entitled to a defense, and to be treated according to the law in a criminal proceeding. Let me work on your defense. 

Civil Rights - When you encounter law enforcement their treatment of you must adhere to Constitutional boundaries. If you suspect your rights have been violated, you may have recourse under the law. Contact me to start your claim. 

Estate Planning - TODI, Will, Power of Attorney - let me help you protect those you love most in this world.

Education Law - As a veteran educator of nearly three decades, I am in a unique position to understand the rights and responsibilities of students and school districts. Let me put my expertise to work for you, whether the issue is civil rights or special needs.

Employment Law - When employers violate your rights under the law, there are important and strict timelines that must be followed. Don’t let your claim expire. There are also state agencies you may be required to contact before filing any lawsuit. Let me help you through all of these processes. 

Contracts - Drafting, negotiations, disputes, revisions. I am skilled and experienced. Let me help you protect your interests.

DUI

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Meet with an attorney in person or via video conference to discuss your legal needs. A consultation fee of $150 will apply. An out of state consultation fee of $250 will apply. At the time of your consultation, research and roadmapping a legal strategy begins for your case. This includes answering your questions and explaining how the legal process will work, and how Tori Nicholson Law may best represent you. We will also discuss pricing for your case. Please specify if you prefer the video consultation, and a link will be sent for the meeting. The consultation fee is non-refundable.

Consultation in Cook County Jail is $500.

Consultation in Jails or prisons outside of Cook County are $1000.

The consultation fee is non-refundable.

About Tori Nicholson Law

My clients are my priority, and I will fight for justice on your behalf with integrity and zeal. Your claims aren’t “too small,”and your problems aren’t “too big.” I care for my clients, provide sound legal solutions, and fight on their behalf to get the best possible outcome. Let me fight for you. Whether you have suffered an injury or injustice, or are navigating a criminal court case, you need compassionate counsel that will see the individual merits of your claim, and take the approach best suited to your unique situation. Let me work for you to ensure justice is served. No one should attempt to navigate the court system alone. Allow me to be there with you, providing competent legal counsel, every step of the way.

Tori is a veteran educator-turned attorney, after teaching for more than 27 years in the public schools. Her advocacy work on behalf of students transfers seamlessly to the legal profession, where she continues to fight for justice. 

BMEd - 1997, VanderCook College of Music

J.D. - 2016 DePaul University College of Law

Illinois Bar Admission - 2024

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