Atty. Daniel Charles "DC" V. Wolf

Atty. Daniel Charles "DC" V. Wolf

Daniel Charles V. Wolf is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation and Criminal Defense: White-Collar.

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Profile Summary

About Daniel Charles "DC" V. Wolf at a glance

Daniel Charles "DC" V. Wolf is a criminal defense, business, white collar, litigation, and appellate attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at McDermott Will & Schulte. Educated at University of California Los Angeles (—, 2014). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Daniel Charles V. Wolf is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation and Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • Daniel Charles, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2024
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daniel Charles is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel Charles "DC" V. Wolf's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel Charles "DC" V. Wolf handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

Daniel Charles "DC" V. Wolf is one of 214,271 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.

Daniel Charles "DC" V. Wolf is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

White Collar Crimes

Daniel Charles "DC" V. Wolf is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

Daniel Charles "DC" V. Wolf is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Daniel Charles "DC" V. Wolf is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Chicago 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 Daniel Charles "DC" V. Wolf

Where is Daniel Charles "DC" V. Wolf's law office located?
Daniel Charles "DC" V. Wolf's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is McDermott Will & Schulte. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Daniel Charles "DC" V. Wolf handle?
Daniel Charles "DC" V. Wolf focuses on criminal defense, business, white collar, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
Where did Daniel Charles "DC" V. Wolf go to law school?
Daniel Charles "DC" V. Wolf earned their education at (—, 2014).
How can I contact Daniel Charles "DC" V. Wolf for a consultation?
You can contact Daniel Charles "DC" V. Wolf 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.
What awards or recognition has Daniel Charles "DC" V. Wolf received?
Daniel Charles "DC" V. Wolf's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities.

Education

University of California Los Angeles
- 2014

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities
- 2026

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