Est. 1990 · DuPage County, Illinois
For over three decades, DuPage County families and businesses have turned to Chris J. Aiello, P.C. for estate planning, probate, real estate, and criminal defense — the same steady hands since 1990.
We focus on the areas of law where the stakes are highest — protecting your family’s legacy, ensuring smooth property transactions, defending your rights, and resolving disputes when they arise. We’ve intentionally stayed small so every client gets direct attorney access from the moment they call.
Chris J. Aiello has practiced Illinois law since 1990. John Pizinger brings additional decades of focused experience. When you reach out to our Villa Park office, you talk to one of us — not a screening paralegal, not a junior associate, not a voicemail tree. We’ve represented multiple generations of the same families across DuPage County, and we’d be honored to do the same for yours.
Five core practice areas. One experienced firm. Personal attention from start to finish.
Don’t leave your family’s future to chance. We draft wills, living trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and guide families through advanced planning — estate tax, special needs trusts, business succession, charitable giving.
Lost a loved one? We guide executors, administrators, and families through Illinois probate — from filing the initial petition through asset distribution and final closing of the estate.
A criminal charge can follow you for life. We provide aggressive, strategic defense for DUI, traffic violations, misdemeanors, and felonies in DuPage and Cook County courts — and clear old records that are blocking your future.
Illinois is an attorney-state for real estate. We handle residential closings, FSBO support, commercial transactions, title curative work, leases, property tax appeals, and 1031 exchanges — all with flat-fee pricing where possible.
Contract disputes, business conflicts, landlord-tenant lawsuits, and property disputes. We represent plaintiffs and defendants in DuPage and Cook County civil courts — with honest case assessment about whether litigation makes economic sense.
Browse the complete list of services — including specialized estate planning, advanced real estate matters, and the full range of criminal defense areas.
When you call, you talk to Chris or John. Your file is handled by an attorney — not paralegals, not first-year associates, not a screening department.
Estate plans, residential closings, traffic, and most matters are quoted at flat fees so you know costs before we start. Hourly billing only where scope genuinely requires it.
Daily presence in DuPage County courts in Wheaton since 1990, plus regular Cook County practice. We know the judges, the prosecutors, the title companies, and the local procedures.
Communication and transparency are the backbone of everything we do. You’ll understand what you’re signing, what’s happening with your case, and what comes next at every step.
We’ve represented multiple generations of the same families across DuPage County. The trust we earn shows in the relationships we keep.
Initial 30-45 minute consultation is always free. We listen, assess, explain options, and quote pricing. You decide whether to engage us afterward — no pressure, no obligation.
From our Villa Park office at 322 S. Ardmore Avenue, we represent clients across DuPage and Cook County.
Our home office — established practice in the heart of Villa Park since 1990.
Affluent community east of Villa Park — major estate planning and real estate client base.
Direct neighbor west — full-service practice for Lombard residents and businesses.
DuPage County seat — home of the courthouse where many of our cases are heard.
High-net-worth focus — estate tax planning, commercial real estate, business succession.
Downers Grove, Addison, Oak Park, Berwyn, Cicero, and surrounding communities.
Call (630) 833-1122 or use our contact form. We schedule a 30-45 minute conversation — in office, by phone, or video — at no cost. We listen, assess your situation, and explain your options.
We tell you what we’d recommend, what it would cost, what the realistic timeline looks like, and whether legal counsel is even necessary in your situation. No pressure to engage.
If we move forward, you get a clear flat-fee quote upfront for most matters. Hourly billing only where complexity genuinely requires it — with regular billing updates throughout.
Chris or John personally handles your matter from start to finish. Plain-language explanations of every document, every decision, every step along the way.
From our Villa Park office, we represent clients across DuPage County and the western suburbs of Chicago.
Call us. The first 30-45 minute consultation is free precisely because most people don’t know exactly what they need when they reach out. We listen, ask the right questions, and tell you what we’d recommend — including telling you honestly when you don’t actually need a lawyer at all.
Depends entirely on the matter. Estate plans, residential closings, traffic tickets, and most defined-scope matters are flat-fee — quoted upfront at your consultation. Complex litigation, contested probate, and felony defense are typically hourly with regular billing updates. Estate planning typically runs from a few hundred dollars for simple wills up to several thousand for comprehensive trust-based planning.
Yes. We don’t charge for the initial 30-45 minute meeting. We use it to understand your situation, explain options, and quote pricing if you decide to engage us. Many consultations end with us telling clients they don’t need our services — that’s part of the value of an honest conversation with experienced counsel.
Most non-urgent consultations happen within 1-3 business days. Urgent criminal matters (recent arrests, DUI charges, court dates within a week) are accommodated same-day or next-day whenever possible. Call (630) 833-1122 directly for urgent matters.
Yes — we regularly handle matters in Cook County (Chicago and surrounding suburbs), Kane County, and DuPage. Our practice is concentrated in the western Chicago suburbs, but we’re licensed throughout Illinois and represent clients across the state when their matters warrant.
Most matters do. An estate plan often involves real estate. A divorce can involve property and tax issues. A small business often needs succession planning, employment review, and contract help. We coordinate across practice areas internally — you don’t have to navigate that complexity.
Yes, when needed. Estate planning signings and real estate closings can often be scheduled around your work hours. Criminal defense and urgent matters are handled whenever circumstances require. Just ask when you call.
Whatever your matter, the first conversation is free. We’ve been the trusted counsel for DuPage County families since 1990. We’d be honored to help you too.