Michael S. Hopkins

U.S. Air Force Veteran Michael S. Hopkins has been practicing law in Will and surrounding counties for more than a decade. He is a former prosecutor experienced in both the prosecution and defense of traffic and ordinance offenses, including misdemeanors. He is also well-versed in municipal law and has represented numerous clients in municipal matters, including liquor control, video gaming, planning and zoning, code enforcement, and boards of fire and police commissioners. Currently, Mr. Hopkins is accepting new clients in traffic, municipal, and general practice matters, including evictions.

In his free time, Michael is an avid motorcyclist and runner.

Traffic Tickets

Suspended License

Municipal Law

Gov & Administrative Law

Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs

Landlord Tenant

Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights

Education Law

DUI & DWI

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

• Free Consultation
• Credit Cards Accepted

Illinois

Supreme Court of Illinois

Since 2008

The John Marshall Law School

J.D. (2008) | Law

2004 - 2008

Honors: Graduated Cum Laude

Activities: Law Review

Governors State University

M.A. (2002) | English

2001 - 2002

Governors State University

B.A. (2001) | English

2000 - 2001

Honors: High Honors

State Bar of Illinois  # 6296760

Member

Current

Will County Bar Association

Current

Illinois State Bar Association

Current

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John Marshall Law Review