Atty. Steven Christophell

Atty. Steven Christophell

Steven Christophell is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, trials and appeals, products liability and 5 other areas of law. Steven received a B.A. degree from DePaul University in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Chicago Chicago 42 Years Experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Steven Christophell at a glance

Steven Christophell is a personal injury, criminal defense, product liability, consumer, and insurance attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1984), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar (1989), Indiana (1990), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana including Trial Bar (1990). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D., 1984) and DePaul University (B.A., 1980). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Steven Christophell is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, trials and appeals, products liability and 5 other areas of law
  • Steven received a B.A. degree from DePaul University in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Steven practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Steven Christophell's Areas of Practice

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

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.

Steven Christophell is one of 238,048 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.

Steven Christophell is one of 190,900 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Illinois →

Product Liability

Steven Christophell is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

Steven Christophell is one of 45,538 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in Illinois →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Steven Christophell is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 venue, 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 Steven Christophell

Where is Steven Christophell's law office located?
Steven Christophell's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steven Christophell handle?
Steven Christophell focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, product liability, consumer, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Steven Christophell practiced law?
Steven Christophell has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Steven Christophell go to law school?
Steven Christophell earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact Steven Christophell for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
- 1984
B.A.
DePaul University
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1989
Indiana
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1990

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