About Us
Experienced Legal Help Throughout Illinois
Since 1980, Walsh, Knippen & Cetina, Chartered, has used thoughtful strategy and thorough knowledge of the local Illinois courts to deliver quality legal representation.
Above all else, we are a law firm of litigators. Our attorneys have decades of experience using superior legal skills to secure outstanding results in cases involving injuries caused by nursing home negligence, motor vehicle collisions, and medical malpractice, among many others. Other attorneys often refer injury cases to Walsh, Knippen & Cetina, Chartered because of our track record of success.
If you or a family member is seeking legal representation, contact us to schedule a free legal consultation.

A Technological Edge
One of the keys to our success is the skillful use of innovative techniques and state-of-the-art technology at trial, in negotiations, and in the day-to-day operation of our office.
- Sophisticated models and computer animations have helped us win record-setting jury verdicts.
- Advanced case management systems help us handle your case efficiently and effectively.
- Professionally organized mock trials and focus groups have helped our lawyers secure multimillion-dollar awards for clients.
Local Connections
In theory, justice is blind; in practice, however, each court has slightly different procedures. Each judge has specific preferences, and the human element — including among judges — is inescapable.
Our Wheaton office is located across the street from the DuPage County Judicial Center. Our attorneys are known and respected by the judges and officials who administer legal proceedings there.
To discuss your potential claim, please contact us for a free consultation and case evaluation. You will pay no attorney fees unless we obtain financial compensation for you. Call 630-462-1980 for our office.
We serve clients in state and federal courts across the nation and in the following Illinois localities: Cook County, DeKalb County, DuPage County, Grundy County, Kane County, Kankakee County, Kendall County, Lake County, LaSalle County, Madison County, McHenry County, Peoria County, Sangamon County, Will County, and Winnebago County, among others. This includes Arlington Heights, Aurora, Bolingbrook, Chicago, Cicero, Crystal Lake, DeKalb, Des Plaines, Edwardsville, Elgin, Elmurst, Evanston, Geneva, Glen Ellyn, Hinsdale, Joliet, McHenry, Naperville, Oak Lawn, Oak Park, Orland Park, Ottawa, Palatine, Peoria, Rock Island, Rockford, Schaumburg, Skokie, Springfield, Tinley Park, Waukegan, and Wheaton.