Reviews

As a truck driver with a CDL, my driving record is extremely important to me, so when I inadvertently received a traffic ticket I knew I wanted the best attorney I could get to handle the situation. From our first contact, I was extremely impressed with both Mr. Vako's personability & professionalism. He was able to ease my worries & exceeded my expectations by smoothing over the situation with my employer as well. Ultimately all charges were dropped, and I would highly recommend his services.

Stravi Vako did a great job in handling my case. He was affordable, professional and gave me the best possible outcome which resulted in all charges being dropped.

I don't usually write reviews, but Stavri Vako impressed me with his help and knowledge. He is a Great Lawyer, prompt, and very reasonable. He gave me honest advice on what to do, and was there for the entire process of solving my case. He is a very well respected lawyer in the courtrooms, and in the community as well. I would definitely recommend Stavri to anyone with legal assistance.

Stavri was a genius lawyer. I had an issue with my traffic ticket, he gave me honest advice on what to do and was there the entire process for me to help me solve my case. He's highly respected in the courtroom. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who needs a good traffic/criminal lawyer.

This lawyer was wonderful! He won our case where there were four different charges, the biggest being Aggravated UUW (unlawful use of a weapon)! He argued that the state failed to provide enough proof to charge me. I was found not guilty! He was very reasonably priced as well

As an Attorney, I found Mr. Vako to be both charismatic and professional - two qualities you rarely see in attorneys (it's usually one or the other). I referred him to a friend who was involved and cited for a traffic incident that he was not truly at fault for. My friend went to fight his case in court with Mr. Vako since he felt he was improperly accused, and Mr. Vako ultimately helped exonerate my friend. Very nice guy, very smart and I'd highly recommend him to anyone else.

Mr. Gilbert was the only atty who replied of the 5 I inquired of about accepting a $17K collection case on a contingency basis. He only works on them on an hourly basis.

Colin has always been able to explain my legal issues in terms I can relate to and understand. This has been critical in determining the course of action we have taken both legally and financially.

I've used Colin for a number of legal matters. He's closed every property purchase I've made in Illinois. I've discussed business structure, employee contracts vs independent contractor contracts, and confidentiality agreements. He's been extremely responsive and is always trying to look out for my best interest even when it means he might make a few dollars less. He's graciously given me liability advice (unsolicited) regarding my Non-profit organization. As a young physician who runs a conglomerate of companies I've tested Colin's character and knowledge across the board of attorneys I consult with, not just around Chicago but the country, and his character and willingness to do the extra to ensure you are satisfied sets him apart like no other. He will be a staple in my legal team and my primary council for the rest of our lives.

We hired Colin H Gilbert to represent us in the process of trying to purchase real estate in late 2012. We were first time home buyers in Illinois, and did not know some of the process. Mr. Gilbert was able to answer the questions we had, and guide us through the entire process. He was professional, and personable. We would recommend him to anyone buying or selling a home.

I've used Colin's services on several occasions and he's always been quick to respond to my questions. He explains things to me in terms I can understand rather than using legal jargon. In response to one of my requests for service, he admitted that he was not an expert in a particular area and advised me to use someone who specialized in what I was looking for. He went so far as to give me several references. Colin shows appreciation for his customers and treats them accordingly. I recommend using Colin's services!