Business Details
48 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Representation in Yorkville and Aurora, IL
At Self & Russelburg, LTD., we provide focused, knowledgeable legal counsel for individuals navigating complex family law and criminal defense matters. With offices in Yorkville and Aurora, Illinois, our firm combines decades of combined experience with personalized attention from attorneys who have practiced since 1976 and 1997 respectively. We prioritize client education, offering clear insights into Illinois laws and practical guidance to help clients make informed decisions. Our trial-proven team excels in high-asset divorce cases, intensely disputed custody matters, and felony/misdemeanor defense, including DUI and violent offenses. We approach every case with strategic negotiation skills and dynamic courtroom advocacy, ensuring clients receive rigorous representation grounded in integrity.Our attorneys, including former prosecutor Christopher V. Russelburg, bring deep local court experience in Kendall, Kane, and surrounding counties. We emphasize transparent communication and tailored solutions, whether resolving amicable agreements or litigating complex disputes. Our commitment extends to post-divorce modifications, retirement account division, and protecting clients' long-term financial interests. By maintaining accessibility and responsiveness, we aim to make the legal process less daunting while fiercely advocating for favorable outcomes. This dedication to client-centered service has established us as a trusted choice for legal representation in northern Illinois.
Services
Divorce
Child Custody
Criminal Defense
DUI Offenses
Spousal Maintenance
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of combined legal experience in Illinois courts.
- Our attorneys provide personalized attention in complex divorce and custody cases.
- We combine strategic negotiation with strong trial advocacy for optimal outcomes.
- Our team includes a former prosecutor with deep criminal defense expertise.
- We focus on educating clients about Illinois laws affecting their cases.
Services
Divorce
We handle all levels of divorce cases, from amicable separations to high-asset disputes involving property division and spousal maintenance. Our attorneys provide strategic guidance for long-term marriages and complex financial situations. With trial experience since 1976, we protect clients' interests in contested proceedings while exploring cost-effective resolutions.
Child Custody
Our firm represents parents in custody disputes, visitation arrangements, and parenting plan development. We address relocation requests and modification of existing orders due to changed circumstances. With courtroom-tested advocacy, we help clients establish custody arrangements that prioritize children's best interests while protecting parental rights in Kendall and Kane Counties.
Criminal Defense
We defend clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges across northern Illinois, including DUI, drug offenses, and violent crimes. Our approach combines thorough case investigation with strategic defense planning. Former prosecutor Christopher Russelburg leverages insider knowledge to challenge evidence and negotiate favorable plea agreements while preparing for trial when necessary.
DUI Offenses
Our DUI defense covers first-time offenses to aggravated felony DUI cases involving accidents or prior convictions. We challenge breathalyzer accuracy, procedural violations, and prosecution evidence. With decades of courtroom experience, we minimize penalties and protect driving privileges while preparing aggressive defense strategies for trial when needed.
Spousal Maintenance
We handle spousal support determinations during divorce and post-divorce modifications. Our attorneys analyze financial factors to establish fair maintenance amounts and duration. We represent clients seeking support payments or challenging unreasonable demands, ensuring compliance with Illinois guidelines while addressing unique case circumstances.
People
Bruce A Self
Partner
Practicing law since 1976, Bruce Self specializes in family law and criminal defense with a focus on trial advocacy. His experience spans complex divorce cases and felony prosecutions, providing strategic legal solutions to Illinois residents.
Christopher V. Russelburg
Partner
Former prosecutor Christopher Russelburg brings insider perspective to criminal defense cases. With trial experience since 1997, he focuses on DUI defense and complex family law matters, combining negotiation skills with courtroom tenacity.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We focus on family law matters including divorce, child custody, and spousal maintenance, as well as criminal defense for misdemeanor and felony charges across northern Illinois.
How long have your attorneys been practicing?
Our partners have over 50 combined years of legal experience, with Bruce Self practicing since 1976 and Christopher Russelburg since 1997.
Do you handle complex divorce cases?
Yes, we specialize in high-asset divorces, retirement account division, and contested custody matters with strategic courtroom representation when needed.
What criminal charges do you defend?
We defend DUI, drug offenses, domestic battery, theft, and serious felony charges including violent crimes across Illinois courts.
