Jeffrey R. Kivetz - Chicago, IL
Attorney at The Sotos Law Firm, P.C.
Municipal Defense Lawyers in Chicago, IL
141 W. Jackson Blvd. #1240A Chicago, IL 60604
Chicago Municipal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Municipal Defense
- Civil Rights Defense
- Government Representation
- Employment Discrimination Defense
- Employee Internal Investigation
Litigation: 90%
Attorney Information
Overview
Jeff is a graduate of New York University where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. Jeff studied law at Roger Williams University School of Law in Bristol, Rhode Island and in 2005 received his Juris Doctor degree. After law school, Jeff practiced for eight years as a civil litigation attorney with the boutique law firm of Margulies Wind, P.C. located in Jersey City, New Jersey. As a civil litigator in New Jersey, Jeff primarily handled commercial and small business disputes, negligence liability and employment law matters. He is a member of the United States Supreme Court Bar and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Bar. In 2013, Jeff was named a New Jersey Rising Star by Super Lawyers in the field of general litigation and named by Super Lawyers as an Illinois Rising Star in Civil Rights Litigation for 2015.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Super Lawyers New Jersey Rising Star, 2013
Education
-
Legal Education
-
Roger Williams University School of Law,
Bristol,
Rhode Island, 2005
J.D.
-
Roger Williams University School of Law,
Bristol,
Rhode Island, 2005
-
Non Legal Education
-
New York University,
New York,
New York, 2002
B.A.
Major: Political Science
-
New York University,
New York,
New York, 2002
Current Employment Position(s)
-
Shareholder
Past Positions
- Margulies Wind, P.C., Attorney, 2005 - 2013
Bar Admissions
- New Jersey, 2005
- New York, 2006
- Wisconsin, 2012
- Illinois, 2012
- U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 2005
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 2013
- U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 2011
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio
Other Affiliations
- Federal Bar Association - Chicago Chapter, 2013
- The Chicago Bar Association, 2013
Contact
141 W. Jackson Blvd. #1240A
Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: 630-735-3300
Fax: 630-773-0980
Email: Send a message
Disclaimer
Your Profile? Update Now
When viewing a listing, consider the state advertising restrictions to which lawyers and law firms must adhere, as well as our FindLaw.com Legal Directory disclaimer. Some lawyers publish comparative information regarding the services that they provide which may be subject to specific comparative communications restrictions.
How do I choose a lawyer?
Consider the following:
- Comfort Level – Are you comfortable telling the lawyer personal information? Does the lawyer seem interested in solving your problem?
- Credentials – How long has the lawyer been in practice? Has the lawyer worked on other cases similar to yours?
- Cost – How are the lawyer's fees structured — hourly or flat fee? Can the lawyer estimate the cost of your case?
- City – Is the lawyer's office conveniently located?
Not sure what questions to ask a lawyer?
Here are a few to get you started:
- How long have you been in practice?
- How many cases like mine have you handled?
- How often do you settle cases out of court?
- What are your fees and costs?
- What are the next steps?
Want to check lawyer discipline?
It is always a good idea to research your lawyer prior to hiring. Every state has a disciplinary organization that monitors attorneys, their licenses, and consumer complaints. By researching lawyer discipline you can:
- Ensure the attorney is currently licensed to practice in your state
- Gain an understanding of his or her historical disciplinary record, if any.
- Determine the seriousness of complaints/issues which could range from late bar fees to more serious issues requiring disciplinary action.