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Browse employment lawyers serving Rockford, Illinois. Contact information and addresses listed below.
19 attorneys listed
Updated May 2026
Rockford, IL
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Showing 19 employment lawyers in Rockford, IL
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Law Office of Doyle and James LLC
416 E State St, Rockford, IL 61104
(779) 500-0167 rockfordduilaw.com
Black & Jones Attorneys at Law
308 W State St #300, Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 967-9000 blackandjoneslaw.com
MacCloskey Kesler and Associates
Located on the Second Floor of Stewart Square, 308 W State St #200, Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 965-2000 rockfordinjurylawyer.com
Gesmer & Reynolds, P.C.
526 E Jefferson St #118, Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 216-9471 gesmerandreynolds.com
Midwest Law Works LLC
4855 E State St #24, Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 312-1703 midwestlawworks.com
Rockford Divorce, Criminal, DUI, Family Lawyer | Vernsten Law
728 N Main St, Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 209-5634 vernstenlaw.com
Reno & Zahm LLP
2902 McFarland Rd #400, Rockford, IL 61107
(779) 235-9115 renozahm.com
GWC Injury Lawyers
6820 Mill Rd, Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 315-4698 gwclaw.com
Law Office of Rene Hernandez, P.C
1625 E State St, Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 387-0261 hernandezlaw1.com
Granger Law Group
1 Court Pl Suite 100, Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 329-6767 grangerlawgroup.com
Phil Nicolosi Law, P.C.
7210 E State St Suite 208, Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 314-0022 philnicolosilaw.com
Barrick, Switzer, Long, Balsley, & Van Evera, LLP
6833 Stalter Dr #100, Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 962-6611 bslbv.com
WilliamsMcCarthy LLP
120 W State St 4th floor, Rockford, IL 61105
(815) 987-8900 wilmac.com
USA Employment Lawyers - Jordan Richards, PLLC
7210 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108
(779) 444-6585 usaemploymentlawyers.com
Lechtenberg & Associates LLC
1235 N Mulford Rd #208, Rockford, IL 61107
(779) 210-2940 lechtenberglawfirm.com
HolmstromKennedyPC
800 N Church St, Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 962-7071 holmstromlaw.com
Washington Law Offices
401 W State St #501, Rockford, IL 61101
(888) 586-4441 ilwashingtonlaw.com
AGHL Law, LLC
839 N Perryville Rd Suite 200, Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 265-6464 aghllaw.com
The Law Office of Gordon Ring
2425 Charles St, Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 282-4800
Employment lawyers in Rockford, Illinois help workers with issues like wrongful termination, workplace discrimination, and unpaid wages. Illinois law provides strong protections under the Illinois Human Rights Act and the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act. These attorneys can guide you through filing claims with the Illinois Department of Human Rights or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
What Does a Employment Lawyer in Rockford Cost?
Many employment lawyers in Illinois offer free initial consultations. For ongoing representation, lawyers may charge an hourly rate between 250 and 500 dollars. Some cases, especially wage and hour claims, may be handled on a contingency fee basis, where the lawyer takes a percentage of any settlement or award. Costs vary by case complexity and location. This is general information, not legal advice.
* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by attorney and case complexity. This is not legal advice — consult directly with an attorney for fee specifics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of employment cases do Rockford lawyers handle?
Rockford employment lawyers handle cases involving discrimination based on race, gender, age, or disability. They also handle wrongful termination, retaliation, harassment, wage and hour disputes, and breach of employment contracts.
How long do I have to file an employment claim in Illinois?
For discrimination claims under the Illinois Human Rights Act, you have 300 days from the date of the violation to file with the Illinois Department of Human Rights. For federal claims under Title VII, you have 180 days. Time limits vary by claim type, so act quickly.
Can I be fired for any reason in Illinois?
Illinois is an at-will employment state, meaning you can be fired for any reason that is not illegal. However, you cannot be fired for discriminatory reasons, retaliation for reporting violations, or for exercising your legal rights under Illinois law.
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