Award-winning lawyers that get results

Whether you need a Lake County criminal defense lawyer, a Waukegan family law attorney, or legal representation in a real estate matter or personal injury claim, you can count on us for personal service and outstanding legal representation. Harter & Schottland wins more cases.

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At Harter & Schottland, we respect our clients and we fight to resolve their problems. When you choose our law firm, you can depend on us to pursue your interests as if they were our own, because when you win, we win, too.


Our Lake County criminal defense attorneys stand between you and the power of the government, protecting your constitutional rights. Our family law attorneys ensure that you are not taken advantage of and are treated fairly in divorce and child custody proceedings. If you have been injured, our personal injury attorneys will stand up to the powerful insurance companies and demand financial compensation. In real estate closing and evictions we protect your interests, and with a dedicated real estate department, promise timely resolutions.

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30

years of combined legal experience by the partners.

10,000

people we’ve helped

70%

of new clients are referred from other clients

10+

 years of legal experience with every attorney

PRACTICE AREAS

A man is carrying two children on his shoulders.
Two cars are involved in a car accident on the side of the road.
A man wearing glasses is driving a car.
A man and a woman are standing in an empty room talking to a real estate agent.
A for sale sign in front of a house.
A man in handcuffs is sitting at a table with a lawyer.
A pair of handcuffs , a car key , and a glass of whiskey on a wooden table.
A man is holding his knee in pain on the beach.
A construction worker is laying on the ground while another worker helps him.
A woman is sitting at a table talking on a cell phone.
“Bruce just goes above and beyond for his clients. I've used Bruce for legal representation for about 6 years now- criminal and minor traffic cases and he has always beat my case. If you’re looking for a Lawyer that actually cares about his clients and does his absolute best you have found him.”

“I knew I had the best of the best when the prosecutor in my first case told me in the hallway that I was lucky to have such an excellent attorney. The judge in my second case told me I had a great lawyer. I do not plan in getting any more trouble, but if I ever do, I will always go to Bruce.”

“I know he had a hard case on his hands, and I know it seemed like it might not have a good ending, but I also knew Bruce was not going to give up until he found a way to a good ending, and for that, my family and I will forever be grateful.”

“Mr. Deters helped me when at least a dozen other attorneys said they couldn't help. He listened and had compassion, he truly wanted to change my situation. I will alwaysbe grateful to him. Not only did he try, but he was able to get it done”

“Alan is TOP NOTCH and should be where you end up. I hope I don't end up in another similar situation but if I do, Alan will be my first call”

“I needed to get my rights to own a firearm. Rob told me what the process was and told me my chances of getting this done, and at the end of the day my rights were restored. I was even able to get a conceal carry permit after the FOID card. Rob’s rate was reasonable, as well. Having this done has changed my life forever.”

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