Atty. Christen Cordes

Atty. Christen Cordes

Christen Cordes is a lawyer practicing employment litigation, transactional labor, employment advice. Christen received a B.A. degree from Washington University in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Clarendon Hills Clarendon Hills 30 yrs experience 30 year
Call (331) 866-3295 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Christen Cordes at a glance

Christen Cordes is a employment and litigation attorney based in Clarendon Hills, Illinois. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1996) and Illinois (2001). Educated at Washington University (J.D., 1996) and Washington University (B.A., 1993). Serands clients in Clarendon Hills, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Christen Cordes is a lawyer practicing employment litigation, transactional labor, employment advice
  • Christen received a B.A. degree from Washington University in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Christen practices in Clarendon Hills, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Christen Cordes's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Christen Cordes is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Christen Cordes is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Clarendon Hills 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.

Looking for additional Illinois attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Clarendon Hills or all attorneys in Illinois.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christen Cordes

Where is Christen Cordes's law office located?
Christen Cordes's law practice is located in Clarendon Hills, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christen Cordes handle?
Christen Cordes focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Christen Cordes practiced law?
Christen Cordes has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Christen Cordes go to law school?
Christen Cordes earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact Christen Cordes for a consultation?
You can contact Christen Cordes directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Washington University
- 1996
B.A.
Washington University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1996
Illinois
Admitted: 2001

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.