Richard W. Warner, Esq.
Mr. Warner is a native of Kane County, Illinois, where he graduated from Marmion Military Academy, H.S. He attended Illinois State University on a Violin Performance scholarship, graduating with a Bachelors of Science degree in 2001. Mr. Warner then obtained his Juris Doctorate from The John Marshall Law School (now the UIC School of Law) in Chicago in 2006 and was licensed to practice law in Illinois that same year. He has since been admitted to practice before the U.S. Northern District of Illinois, the 7th Circuit Federal Appellate Court, numerous pro hoc vice admissions in various States, and routinely practices in Kendall, Kane, DuPage, and Will counties.
Awards
Named one of the "Top Lawyers" in 2021 by Chicago Magazine and a "Lawyer of Distinction" in 2021 by The American Lawyer and The New York Times (less than 10% of all licensed Attorneys are selected for these accolades every year). Also named a "Super Lawyer Rising Star" annually from 2015 - 2020 by Thompson Reuters, an "Emerging Lawyer" annually from 2015 - 2020 by the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, and one of the "Top Attorneys: Outstanding Young Lawyers in Illinois" annually from 2016 - 2020 by Chicago Magazine (less than 2% of licensed Attorneys under 40 are selected for each of these accolades every year).
Community Involvement
Attorney Warner is an active member of his community, presently holding the positions of: Member of the Board of Directors of the Oswego Chamber of Commerce (Treasurer) and President of his HOA. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the Fox Valley Orchestra, as a volunteer instructor of the Introduction to Law and Mock Trial course at Marmion Academy, and was a Candidate for Judicial Appointment to the 23rd Judicial Circuit. In his limited spare time, he enjoys spending time with his loving wife and two young children, riding motorcycles, and DIY home repair.