Atty. Calvin A. Bernstein

Atty. Calvin A. Bernstein

Calvin A. Bernstein is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, business, wills & living wills and 6 other areas of law.

Highland Park Highland Park 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Calvin A. Bernstein at a glance

Calvin A. Bernstein is a Member based in Highland Park, Illinois, practicing at Calvin A. Bernstein. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on trusts, personal injury, criminal defense, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1986) and Illinois (1987). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1986) and University of Wisconsin (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in Highland Park, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Calvin A. Bernstein is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, business, wills & living wills and 6 other areas of law
  • Calvin received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Calvin practices at Calvin A. Bernstein in Highland Park, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Calvin A. Bernstein's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Calvin A. Bernstein handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Calvin A. Bernstein is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Calvin A. Bernstein is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Calvin A. Bernstein is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Calvin A. Bernstein is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Calvin A. Bernstein is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Highland Park are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Calvin A. Bernstein

Where is Calvin A. Bernstein's law office located?
Calvin A. Bernstein's law practice is located in Highland Park, Illinois. The firm is Calvin A. Bernstein. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Calvin A. Bernstein handle?
Calvin A. Bernstein focuses on trusts, personal injury, criminal defense, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Calvin A. Bernstein practiced law?
Calvin A. Bernstein has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Calvin A. Bernstein go to law school?
Calvin A. Bernstein earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Calvin A. Bernstein for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Washington University
- 1986
B.A.
University of Wisconsin
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1986
Illinois
Admitted: 1987

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