Thurston Law Firm

Thurston Law Firm is a bankruptcy attorney in Glen Ellyn, IL. The firm specializes in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases, serving clients in Cook, DuPage, Lake, Kendall, Kane, LaSalle, Grundy, and Will counties. Christine Thurston, the founding attorney, personally handles every case from start to finish, ensuring direct communication rather than delegation to legal assistants or rotating attorneys. The firm offers free consultations and provides accessibility through phone, text, and email to answer client questions throughout the process.

Christine Thurston brings a unique perspective to her practice, having worked previously in New Jersey at a general practice firm handling personal injury, wills and estates, criminal defense, real estate, workers compensation, and family law. She subsequently worked for one of the largest consumer bankruptcy firms in Illinois, where she handled thousands of cases. Her career also included serving as in-house counsel for a company litigating bankruptcy, foreclosure, mechanic’s liens, and eviction matters. This experience on both the debtor’s and creditor’s sides informs her approach. The firm’s philosophy emphasizes a personalized, hands-on service model, focusing on explaining the bankruptcy process clearly so clients are prepared for every step without surprises. The practice aims to alleviate the stress of dealing with creditors and avoids making clients feel judged, recognizing that making initial contact is often the most difficult step for those seeking debt relief.

The firm maintains multiple office locations across the region, including 141 West Jackson, Suite 2800 in Chicago; 8770 W Bryn Mawr, #1300 in Chicago; 10 N. Martingale Road, Suite 400 in Schaumburg; 1333 Burr Ridge Pkwy, Suite 200 in Burr Ridge; 1431 Opus Pl, Suite 110 in Downers Grove; and 350 S Northwest Hwy, Suite 300 in Park Ridge. These offices support the firm’s remote service capabilities for clients in Chicago, Schaumburg, Downers Grove, Westchester, Naperville, and surrounding areas.

Thurston Law Firm holds a 5.00 rating based on 26 reviews, reflecting a strong local reputation built on consistent client satisfaction. Clients cite the direct attention from Christine Thurston and the clear, compassionate guidance provided during a stressful financial period as key factors in their positive experiences.

As a dedicated bankruptcy practice in Glen Ellyn, IL, the firm combines extensive case volume with a personal service model, offering residents of the greater Chicago area a focused path to debt resolution through Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 proceedings.