How much does it cost to hire William for a consumer case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. William walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does William offer a free consultation?

William charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain William's office. Some consumer attorneys offer free consults — check William's current terms during booking.

How long do consumer cases in Illinois typically take?

Simple consumer matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. William gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can William take my case if I'm outside Chicago?

William is licensed in Illinois. Matters governed by Illinois law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — William will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with William?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. William will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is William accepting new consumer clients right now?

William's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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William “Bill” Wolf, Consumer Attorney in Chicago, Illinois

Over 33 years of legal practice · focused on Consumer, Criminal Defense, and Drug Crimes

Founding AttorneyatWolf Criminal Law

Chicago, IL

Practicing consumer in Chicago since 1993.

33+: Years practicing
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William “Bill” Wolf is a founding attorney based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on Consumer, Criminal Defense, and Drug Crimes. William has over 33 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Wolf Criminal Law.

Based in: Chicago, IL
Experience: over 33 years
Known for: Consumer · Criminal Defense · Drug Crimes

Handles Consumer, Criminal Defense, and Drug Crimes matters from Chicago, IL.
Over 33 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

Areas of practice

Legal matters William takes on

William concentrates on consumer, criminal defense, drug crimes, federal crimes, and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case William handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Consumer cases in Chicago, Illinois

William takes consumer matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before William agrees to represent you.

Criminal Defense cases in Chicago, Illinois

William takes criminal defense matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before William agrees to represent you.

Drug Crimes cases in Chicago, Illinois

William takes drug crimes matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before William agrees to represent you.

Federal Crimes cases in Chicago, Illinois

William takes federal crimes matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before William agrees to represent you.

General cases in Chicago, Illinois

William takes general matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before William agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet William “Bill” Wolf — consumer lawyer in Chicago

William “Bill” Wolf has spent nearly 35 years defending individuals in Illinois and beyond. After earning his law degree from Chicago-Kent College of Law and a bachelor’s from the University of Illinois, he joined the Cook County Public Defender’s Office, first handling child abuse and neglect cases in family court before moving to felony trial work at 26th & California. Over the next decade, he secured acquittals and reduced charges in everything from drug possession and carjacking to armed robbery and murder by exposing faulty eyewitness ID, false confessions, flawed forensics, and police misconduct. In 2007 he partnered with the Innocence Project on the nation’s 200th exoneration. For eleven years he served on the Public Defender’s Homicide Task Force, defending capital and non-capital first-degree murder cases before judges and juries. In 2017, he founded a private practice that covers courts throughout Illinois—and even Iowa and Indiana. A former president of the Illinois Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and a National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers board member, Bill regularly presents on cross-examination techniques and emerging forensic issues at conferences nationwide.

William's approach to consumer cases

The kind of cases William takes

William reviews new inquiries case-by-case for consumer, criminal defense, and drug crimes matters in Chicago and the surrounding Illinois area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law
J.D. · 1993
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign B.A.
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Jurisdictions

William's state bar admissions

United States Court
2018 · ACTIVE
U.S. Supreme Court
2018 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2017 · ACTIVE
Illinois
1993 · ACTIVE

William studied at J.D. in IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law and — in University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign B.A..

Law school and academic background

William completed J.D. in IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law and — in University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign B.A.. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice William runs in Illinois is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

William's professional memberships and bar associations

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Illiinois Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Women's Criminal Defense Bar Association Chicago Bar Association
membership

Locations

William “Bill” Wolf's office in Chicago

William's primary office is at 35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 1980, Chicago, IL, 60601. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Wolf Criminal Law

35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 1980

Chicago, IL 60601

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Hiring guide

How to hire William “Bill” Wolf — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new consumer attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with William usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

William charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain William's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; William will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a consumer attorney in Chicago, Illinois

A short list to run through before you commit: How many consumer matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for William

William discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in consumer practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every consumer matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. William confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

William's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many consumer practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about William “Bill” Wolf

How much does it cost to hire William for a consumer case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. William walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does William offer a free consultation?
William charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain William's office. Some consumer attorneys offer free consults — check William's current terms during booking.
How long do consumer cases in Illinois typically take?
Simple consumer matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. William gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can William take my case if I'm outside Chicago?
William is licensed in Illinois. Matters governed by Illinois law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — William will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with William?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. William will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is William accepting new consumer clients right now?
William's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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