Atty. Tanja Engelhardt

Atty. Tanja Engelhardt

Tanja Engelhardt is a Missouri native. She was raised in Festus, Missouri and now resides in St.

Edwardsville Edwardsville 26 yrs experience 26 year
Call (833) 777-8944 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Tanja Engelhardt at a glance

Tanja Engelhardt is an Attorney based in Edwardsville, Illinois, practicing at Gori Law Firm. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on personal injury and litigation. Admitted to practice in Missouri (2000). Educated at Saint Louis University School of Law (J.D., 2000) and University of Missouri (B.A. Political, 1996). Serands clients in Edwardsville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Tanja Engelhardt is a Missouri native
  • She was raised in Festus, Missouri and now resides in St. Louis
  • Ms. Engelhardt is an experienced trial attorney after having served 17 years as a prosecutor in the St. Louis Circuit Attorney's office where she tried over 100 jury trials
  • Ms. Engelhardt's experience includes serving as the trial instructor for new prosecutors as well as having been appointed to the Leader of the Special Victims Unit in 2012
  • Today, she uses her advocacy and trial skills to fight for workers and their families who have been harmed by asbestos exposure at The Gori Law Firm
  • Additional achievements include being a chairperson for St. Louis Child Fatality Review Board in 2012 through 2017
  • She was also selected as the Domestic Violence Representative for the Violence Reduction Network, a Federal Initiative, in 2016 and 2017
  • Ms. Engelhardt was also a Ronald McDonald House volunteer
  • Her professional associations and memberships include the Missouri Bar Association and Women Lawyers Association

Practice Areas Explained

Tanja Engelhardt's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Tanja Engelhardt 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.

Tanja Engelhardt is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

Tanja Engelhardt 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 Edwardsville 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 Edwardsville or all attorneys in Illinois.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Tanja Engelhardt

Where is Tanja Engelhardt's law office located?
Tanja Engelhardt's law practice is located in Edwardsville, Illinois. The firm is Gori Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Tanja Engelhardt handle?
Tanja Engelhardt focuses on personal injury, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Tanja Engelhardt practiced law?
Tanja Engelhardt has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Tanja Engelhardt go to law school?
Tanja Engelhardt earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A. Political, 1996).
How can I contact Tanja Engelhardt for a consultation?
You can contact Tanja Engelhardt 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.
Saint Louis University School of Law
- 2000
B.A. Political
University of Missouri
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 2000

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.