McAdams & Sartori, LLC

06/03/2026

05/15/2026

On behalf of the ISBA Women and the Law committee, I nominated Justice Rochford for the ISBA Civic Award. She received the award (and 2 more bc she is amazing) at the Member Appreciation and Recognition reception tonight
— at The Morton Arboretum. (Posted by Nicole Sartori)

05/13/2026

I had permission to write this.
By: Teresa McAdams, Attorney at McAdams & Sartori

Sometimes people need to hear this: one mistake does not have to define the rest of your life.

A few years ago, I represented a young college student who made a terrible decision. Believing he could make easy money, he sold drugs to an undercover agent and was charged with a Class X felony in Illinois — an offense that normally carries a mandatory prison sentence of at least 6 years.

He was devastated. He believed his future was over.

This was a young man who had always worked hard as both a student and an athlete. He had earned his way into a top-tier college and suddenly found himself facing incarceration with the Illinois Department of Corrections. His family was deeply worried because he had completely lost hope.

Although he was charged with a Class X felony, we resolved his case in 2022 with a 1-year boot camp sentence.

Recently, I checked in with him, and I was incredibly proud to hear how well he is doing today. He is now in law school and working this summer with a city attorney’s office. After graduation, he plans to join the Marine Corps JAG program.

I asked him if he would share some words of wisdom for others going through difficult times, and this is what he said:

"I'd tell your clients that while they certainly upped the difficulty setting on their lives just because it's on hard mode doesn't mean you can't play or can't still do the things you want to do. It's just going to take more work, and you're going to have to hear no more often. Doesn't mean you can't be or do whatever, there are waivers for everything. You can even get your gun rights back nowadays."

If you are struggling today, please remember: your worst mistake does not have to be the end of your story.

05/11/2026

This is a question many people ask—and the answer could help you or someone you love someday.

05/10/2026

The Kendall County Food Pantry has served our community for over ten years, demonstrating its commitment to generosity and kindness. Our community is fortunate to have such an organization.

04/23/2026

Congratulations to Lynne, who will now live happily ever after. ❤️ Thank you for the beautiful flowers, the hugs, and the Google review. You deserve nothing but happiness.

04/23/2026

Did You Know?

Thinking about handling your Secretary of State hearing on your own? Here’s what you need to know:

If your request is denied, you typically must wait at least 90 days before reapplying. But the bigger issue isn’t just the delay—it’s the record you’ve already created.

At your hearing, your testimony is documented, recorded and scrutinized. If the hearing officer finds inconsistencies, lack of credibility, or insufficient evidence, those findings don’t just disappear. Trying to “fix” or change your testimony later can be extremely difficult and may actually hurt your chances the next time around.

At McAdams & Sartori, we’ve seen firsthand how going in unprepared can cost you time, money, and another denial. Proper preparation and experienced representation can make the difference between success and starting over.

This information may not help you personally, but it may help someone you love.

📞 Call McAdams & Sartori today at (630) 553-1313 to schedule a consultation and make sure you get it right the first time.