Atty. David Erhard Alms

Atty. David Erhard Alms

David Erhard Alms is a lawyer practicing elder law & advocacy, probate & estate planning, real estate and 1 other area of law. David received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Hoffman Estates Hoffman Estates 49 yrs experience 49 year
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About David Erhard Alms at a glance

David Erhard Alms is a probate, estate planning, real estate, litigation, and elder law attorney based in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1977). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1977) and Northwestern University (B.A., 1974). Serands clients in Hoffman Estates, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David Erhard Alms is a lawyer practicing elder law & advocacy, probate & estate planning, real estate and 1 other area of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • David practices in Hoffman Estates, IL

Practice Areas Explained

David Erhard Alms's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

David Erhard Alms is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

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

David Erhard Alms is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

David Erhard Alms is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

David Erhard Alms is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law 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 Hoffman Estates 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 David Erhard Alms

Where is David Erhard Alms's law office located?
David Erhard Alms's law practice is located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Erhard Alms handle?
David Erhard Alms focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate, litigation, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David Erhard Alms practiced law?
David Erhard Alms has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did David Erhard Alms go to law school?
David Erhard Alms earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact David Erhard Alms for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1977
B.A.
Northwestern University
- 1974

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1977

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