Atty. Michael James Costello

Atty. Michael James Costello

Michael James Costello is a lawyer practicing estate planning, wills and probate, taxation and 1 other area of law. Michael has been licensed for 9 years.

Evanston Evanston 9 yrs experience 9 year
Call (312) 625-2822 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Michael James Costello at a glance

Michael James Costello is a trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax attorney based in Evanston, Illinois. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Admitted to practice in Florida (2017) and Illinois (2019). Serands clients in Evanston, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Michael James Costello is a lawyer practicing estate planning, wills and probate, taxation and 1 other area of law
  • Michael has been licensed for 9 years
  • Michael practices in Evanston, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael James Costello's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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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.

Michael James Costello is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Michael James Costello is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Evanston 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

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Where is Michael James Costello's law office located?
Michael James Costello's law practice is located in Evanston, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael James Costello handle?
Michael James Costello focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael James Costello practiced law?
Michael James Costello has 9+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2017.
How can I contact Michael James Costello for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 2017
Illinois
Admitted: 2019

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