Business Details
47 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Aurora, IL
The Hollingsworth Law Firm has served clients in Aurora and Oswego, Illinois since May 1979, offering comprehensive legal representation across multiple practice areas. Our firm maintains offices in both Aurora and Oswego, providing personalized legal services to individuals and businesses throughout Kane, Kendall, DuPage, DeKalb, and Will counties. With decades of combined experience, our attorneys specialize in family law, real estate transactions, estate planning, criminal defense, bankruptcy, and civil litigation. We pride ourselves on delivering knowledgeable advocacy while maintaining a deep commitment to the communities we serve. Our legal team includes seasoned practitioners who have represented clients in both state and federal courts, including the Illinois Appellate and Supreme Court.We prioritize client communication and transparency, ensuring that every client receives tailored legal solutions that address their unique circumstances. Our practice extends beyond litigation to include transactional work such as business formation and real estate closings. By combining legal expertise with a client-centered approach, we strive to achieve favorable outcomes for our clients in both routine and complex legal matters. Our attorneys maintain active memberships in professional organizations including the Kane County and Illinois State Bar Associations. Through consistent service since 1979, we have established ourselves as a trusted legal resource in the Fox Valley region.
Services
Family Law
Real Estate Law
Estate Planning
Criminal Defense
Bankruptcy
Civil Litigation
Business Formation
Probate
Personal Injury
Workers Compensation
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We offer 45+ years of combined legal experience in Illinois courts
- Our attorneys maintain active memberships in local and state bar associations
- We provide personalized legal strategies for complex family and business matters
- We serve multiple practice areas from a single integrated legal team
- Our firm has deep roots in the Fox Valley community since 1979
Services
Family Law
Our family law practice handles divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and parental responsibility allocation. We assist clients with paternity cases, adoption processes, and child support determinations under Illinois' income-sharing guidelines. Our attorneys provide compassionate representation while advocating for clients' parental rights and financial interests in both contested and uncontested family law matters.
Real Estate Law
We represent buyers and sellers in residential and commercial real estate transactions. Our services include contract review, title examination, and closing document preparation. We advise on property disclosure requirements, title insurance needs, and zoning compliance. Our firm handles both traditional sales and complex short sale transactions, ensuring clients' interests are protected throughout the real estate process.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services create legally binding documents to manage clients' assets and wishes. We draft wills, trusts, and advance directives to ensure proper asset distribution and healthcare decisions. We also assist with probate administration, guiding executors through the legal process of settling estates while honoring decedents' intentions.
Criminal Defense
We defend clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges in Illinois courts. Our practice covers DUI defense, drug offenses, and other criminal matters. We provide aggressive representation during pre-trial negotiations and courtroom proceedings, protecting clients' rights throughout the legal process while seeking reduced charges or dismissals when possible.
Bankruptcy
Our bankruptcy practice helps individuals seek financial relief through Chapter 7 liquidation proceedings. We guide clients through the bankruptcy process, explaining their options for debt discharge while minimizing credit impact. We ensure proper documentation submission and court compliance to help clients achieve a fresh financial start.
People
Dewey G. Hollingsworth
Founding Attorney
Practicing law since 1979, Dewey G. Hollingsworth specializes in real estate, business law, estates, and personal injury. A University of Illinois and Kent College of Law graduate, he previously taught high school. Active in legal associations, he serves on the Kane County Bar Foundation Board.
Christopher G. Hollingsworth
Managing Attorney
Christopher G. Hollingsworth focuses on family law, criminal defense, and real estate transactions. A Northern Illinois University School of Law graduate, he serves as managing attorney while maintaining active trial practice in Illinois courts.
Questions
What areas of law does The Hollingsworth Law Firm handle?
We practice family law, real estate transactions, estate planning, criminal defense, bankruptcy, civil litigation, and business formation in Illinois courts.
How long has the firm been in practice?
The Hollingsworth Law Firm has provided legal services in Aurora and Oswego since May 1979.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we offer free initial consultations for personal injury and workers' compensation cases.
Which counties do you serve?
We represent clients in Kane, Kendall, DuPage, DeKalb, and Will counties across northern Illinois.
Can I get help with both litigation and transactional matters?
Yes, our practice includes both courtroom representation and transactional work like real estate closings and business formation.
Are your attorneys members of professional organizations?
Our attorneys maintain active memberships in the Kane County and Illinois State Bar Associations.
