Atty. Thomas P. Cernek

Atty. Thomas P. Cernek

Thomas P. Cernek is a lawyer practicing trial and appellate practice in state and federal courts, personal injury law, negligence law and 7 other areas of law.

Glenview Glenview 73 yrs experience 73 year
Call (331) 253-2818 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Thomas P. Cernek at a glance

Thomas P. Cernek is a Member based in Glenview, Illinois, practicing at Thomas P. Cernek, & Associates. They have 73+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1953. Their practice focuses on probate, medical malpractice, personal injury, criminal defense, and business. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1953), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1954), and U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1961). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1952). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Glenview, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Thomas P. Cernek is a lawyer practicing trial and appellate practice in state and federal courts, personal injury law, negligence law and 7 other areas of law
  • Thomas has been licensed for 73 years
  • Thomas practices at Thomas P. Cernek, & Associates in Glenview, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas P. Cernek's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Thomas P. Cernek is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Thomas P. Cernek is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Illinois →

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.

Thomas P. Cernek is one of 264,852 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.

Thomas P. Cernek is one of 214,270 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.

Thomas P. Cernek is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 Glenview 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 Glenview or all attorneys in Illinois.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas P. Cernek

Where is Thomas P. Cernek's law office located?
Thomas P. Cernek's law practice is located in Glenview, Illinois. The firm is Thomas P. Cernek, & Associates. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas P. Cernek handle?
Thomas P. Cernek focuses on probate, medical malpractice, personal injury, criminal defense, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Thomas P. Cernek practiced law?
Thomas P. Cernek has 73+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1953.
Where did Thomas P. Cernek go to law school?
Thomas P. Cernek earned their education at (J.D., 1952).
How can I contact Thomas P. Cernek for a consultation?
You can contact Thomas P. Cernek 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 Thomas P. Cernek received?
Thomas P. Cernek's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1952

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1953
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1954
U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1961

Reviews

5.0
1 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
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.