Atty. Todd C. Lyster

Atty. Todd C. Lyster

Atty. Todd C.

Chicago Chicago 59 yrs experience 59 year
Call (224) 452-4228 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Todd C. Lyster at a glance

Todd C. Lyster is a divorce, contracts, criminal defense, business, and insurance attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1967) and Wisconsin (1987). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Atty. Todd C. Lyster is a lawyer practicing commercial, criminal defense, divorce & separation and 2 other areas of law
  • Todd has been licensed for 59 years
  • Todd practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Todd C. Lyster's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Contracts

Todd C. Lyster is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts 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.

Todd C. Lyster is one of 214,271 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.

Todd C. Lyster is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Insurance Law

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

Todd C. Lyster is one of 121,912 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 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 Todd C. Lyster

Where is Todd C. Lyster's law office located?
Todd C. Lyster's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Todd C. Lyster handle?
Todd C. Lyster focuses on divorce, contracts, criminal defense, business, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Todd C. Lyster practiced law?
Todd C. Lyster has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
How can I contact Todd C. Lyster for a consultation?
You can contact Todd C. Lyster 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.

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1967
Wisconsin
Admitted: 1987

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