Best Defamation, Libel & Slander Lawyers in Chicago, IL

24 firms listed · all 24 in Chicago · 9 open 24/7 · 11 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 21, 2026

Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys Chicago

Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys Chicago

(49)
  • Medical
  • Team
  • Feel
“They made everything really easy for me through the entire process, they helped me with scheduling doctors appointments and taking care of all of the follow up.”
Se Habla Español
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2014
Coupons & Offers
10 S La Salle St STE 1230, Chicago, IL
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Schwaner Law

Schwaner Law

(49)
  • Settlement
  • Team
  • Medical
“My vehicle was totaled by the insurance company, and upon meeting him he explained all the next steps in the process, he has a great network of professionals that assisted in my recovery, and resulted with a positive outcome.”
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 2019
Emergency Services
Free Initial Consultation
111 N Wabash Ave STE 801, Chicago, IL
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Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers

Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers

(50)
  • Accident at Work
  • Bills
  • Motorcycle
“The knee swelled up quickly maintenance was informed and came to help get me down from the roof I was given a ice bag and taken to the er by my fellow worker .”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
BBB Rating: A+
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2013
225 W Wacker Dr #1660, Chicago, IL
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The Personal Injury Lawyers

The Personal Injury Lawyers

(48)
  • Patient
  • Call
  • Managers
“He went ABOVE AND BEYOND settling my case and got me an amount higher than I expected to even get, and truly was able to settle it in the best and most comforting way possible and give me the piece of mind I needed!”
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 2020
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Free Initial Consultation
77 W Wacker Dr Ste 4500, Chicago, IL
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Seidman Margulis & Fairman

Seidman Margulis & Fairman

(43)
  • Email
  • Call
  • Team
“While people often like to make light of the legal profession, it is like everything in life, some experiences are incredible, while others not so much.”
Se Habla Español
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 1989
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
20 S Clark St # 700, Chicago, IL
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Gainsberg Injury and Accident Lawyers

Gainsberg Injury and Accident Lawyers

(48)
  • Email
  • Settlement
  • Physical Therapy
“Words cannot express the respect and gratitude I have for the associates at Gainsberg Law especially Neal and Dominick they took there time and I always knew what to expect”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2014
Free Initial Consultation
77 W Washington St Suite 1215, Chicago, IL
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The 24 firms listed for Chicago, IL take on defamation, libel and slander matters for people and businesses. What each states about claimant work, media defense and reputation cases comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.

Area overview: Chicago, IL

All 24 firms we list here are in Chicago itself. We have 55 firms in Chicago on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The firms on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 3,831 reviews; 16 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), responsiveness (83%) and quality (72%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "communication" and "expertise". 9 are open around the clock; 11 are open on Saturdays and 9 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are wrongful death (7), premises liability (6), car accidents (5), bicycle accidents (4) and bus accidents (4). 3 show a license on their websites and 9 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 21 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 40 years. 9 offer urgent consultations; 16 offer a free initial consultation; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. We count these figures across the firms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.

Which defamation firms listed for Chicago describe their media work online?

All 24 firms on this page have a website on file, and most say whether they act for claimants, for publishers, or for both. That one fact tells you more than the size of the firm does. Reputation claims and speech defense sit on opposite sides of the same practice area.

Katz Friedman

Katz Friedman

(50)
  • Job
  • Law Firm
  • Disability
“I would definitely recommend Phillip and the firm (Katz/Freedman in Chicago)to anyone that needs them and have already done that to a friend that needs them as well.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2000
Free Initial Consultation
161 N Clark St Ste 1800, Chicago, IL
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Budin Law Offices

Budin Law Offices

(49)
  • Job
  • Team
  • Surgery
“They gave me excellent service John got my case settled in a timely matter and I am very satisfied with the work that he did for me I would recommend anyone to this law office they are excellent at what they do thank you so much John Budin.”
Licensed
In Business Since 2008
Free Initial Consultation
134 N La Salle St Suite 210, Chicago, IL
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GWC Injury Lawyers

GWC Injury Lawyers

(48)
  • Case
  • Settlement
  • File
“I was glad that I hired them for my workmen's come injury, the later assign to me did not suger coat it and told me it would take time, she has gotten me more tuen I expected, I did jot uave to pay anything out of pocket.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2000
Free Initial Consultation
111 E Wacker Dr Suite 600, Chicago, IL
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Saper Law Offices

Saper Law Offices

(49)
  • Results
  • Contract
  • Future
“I will never forget the first call I had with Daliah and even though I was nervous (as I have never been through anything like this before), Daliah said she would help me get through this.”
In Business Since 2005
505 N La Salle Dr #350, Chicago, IL
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McCreadylaw Injury Attorneys

McCreadylaw Injury Attorneys

(44)
  • Job
  • Call
  • Matter
“The team at Mc Cready Law provided exceptional legal counsel and support throughout my problems, I am deeply grateful for their expertise and professionalism, which allowed me to successfully resolve this matter”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2007
10008 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL
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Ankin Law

Ankin Law

(37)
  • Legal Assistant
  • Receptionist
  • Physical Therapy
“I recently had an incident happened to me and I reached out to Akin Law spoke with Elliot and after explaining my situation he sent out an investigator name, Rocco.”
Licensed
In Business Since 2002
Emergency Services
10 N Dearborn St #500, Chicago, IL
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Walner Law

Walner Law

(36)
  • Call
  • Settlement
  • Information
“From the first moment they treat you with a lot of respect and give their best so that you can trust and they are very kind and there is always someone who speaks your language.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2000
Free Initial Consultation
33 N La Salle St, Chicago, IL
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Lubin Austermuehle

Lubin Austermuehle

(50)
  • Expertise
  • Call
  • Skill
“I needed to hire an attorney that specialized in consumer protection law due to a 1) poor decision I made on purchasing a car, and 2) rectify the post-sale poor treatment from the dealership.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
40+ Years Experience
Free Initial Consultation
Family Business
19 S La Salle St Suite 702, Chicago, IL
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Kasan Law

Kasan Law

(35)
  • Condo
  • Real Estate Transactions
  • Home
“I contacted Kasan Law about my car accident, and they explained my options in an understandable manner and informed me about every step involved in the process.”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 2020
Free Initial Consultation
332 S Michigan Ave #900, Chicago, IL
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Hoey & Farina

Hoey & Farina

(26)
  • Truth
  • Life
  • Number
“God sent them my way I had to get rid of two lawyers I really thank them they were on point the whole time I would refer them to any one in trouble or a accident”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2003
Free Initial Consultation
444 W Lake St STE 1700, Chicago, IL
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The Prinz Law Firm

The Prinz Law Firm

(49)
  • Matter
  • Expertise
  • Strategic
“I would recommend Katie and The Prinz Law Firm to prospective clients who are creating and forming a new business opportunity or experiencing business related employment concerns.”
In Business Since 2009
1 E Wacker Dr #1800, Chicago, IL
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Wallace Miller

Wallace Miller

(20)
  • Compassion
  • Case
  • Job
“The professionalism, attitude, intelligence, compassion and endurance provided by wallace and miller through all these years is "impeccable", the superb top of their game, day by day, week through week and in my case and experience is a model of tru...”
Free Initial Consultation
Licensed
In Business Since 2013
Transparent Fees & Pricing
150 N Wacker Dr # 1100, Chicago, IL
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The Russell Firm

The Russell Firm

(12)
  • Matter
“After paying a one time fee Erin worked on my case for a year and a half and produced excellent results.”
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 2012
833 W Chicago Ave #508, Chicago, IL
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Edelman, Combs, Latturner & Goodwin

Edelman, Combs, Latturner & Goodwin

(45)
  • Consumer
  • Questions
  • Team
“Apparently some lowlife got hold of my name and social security number, fraudulently opened a credit card in my name in North Carolina, used it to buy a $3,000 refrigerator, and then defaulted on the card.”
In Business Since 1999
20 S Clark St #1500, Chicago, IL
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Case + Sedey

Case + Sedey

(19)
  • Informative
  • Employer
“I had spoken to a few attorneys, and ultimately went with Kristin Case as I really liked her approach, and because I could tell she really believed my situation and genuinely wanted to help.”
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 2010
250 S Wacker Dr #230, Chicago, IL
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Winters Salzetta O'Brien & Richardson

Winters Salzetta O'Brien & Richardson

(1)
“He had compassion , listened and communicated.”
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 2000
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Free Initial Consultation
111 W Washington St Ste 1200, Chicago, IL
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Erwin Law

Erwin Law

(8)
“When you are anxious because you just found out that you have a "situation" on your hands, what you need the most ASAP is to know that someone has your back”
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 2011
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
4043 N Ravenswood Ave # 208, Chicago, IL
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Schoenberg Finkel Beederman Bell Glazer

Schoenberg Finkel Beederman Bell Glazer

(2)
“She was excellent throughout the entire process, supportive through a number of obstacles and just kept the whole process moving along to eventual completion.”
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 1997
300 S Wacker Dr 15th Floor, Chicago, IL
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Defamation and First Amendment Litigation Services in Chicago, IL Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$1250
Maximum cost
$11871
National Average
$2499
Avg Per Hour Rates
$375
$1875
$3124
Average price range is based on 512 cost profiles
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Average Cost $2499
Minimum cost $1250
Maximum cost $11871
Avg Per Hour Rates $375

Average range $1875 to $3124 is based on 512 cost profiles.

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