Morgan N. Bumby - 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: 06/19/2026
Areas of Practice
- Municipal Defense 50%
- Civil Rights Defense 50%
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
Morgan earned her J.D. from the University of Colorado Law School in 2021. While in law school, she served as a law clerk with the Boulder County District Attorney’s Office and was a member of the Barristers’ Council and the Mock Trial National Team. She began her legal career as an Assistant City Attorney with the Denver City Attorney's Office, where she prosecuted a broad range of municipal ordinance violations, including domestic violence cases. In that role, she gained substantial courtroom experience, trying 20 jury trials and eight bench trials to verdict. In 2025, she relocated to Chicago and transitioned her practice to civil litigation, focusing on insurance defense matters involving construction negligence and medical malpractice claims. Morgan joined The Sotos Law Firm, P.C. in 2026. She currently represents government agencies, law enforcement officers, and prosecutors in state and federal court, defending civil rights and other complex litigation matters.
Education
Legal Education
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University of Colorado School of Law,
Boulder,
Colorado
J.D.
Non Legal Education
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University of Missouri-Columbia,
Columbia,
Missouri
B.A.
Honors: cum laude
Major: Psychology
Current Employment Position(s)
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Associate Attorney
Past Positions
- Cassiday Schade LLP, Associate Attorney, 2025 - 2026
- Denver City Attorney's Office, Assistant City Attorney, 2021 - 2024
Languages
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English
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 2024
- Colorado, 2021
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 2025
Other Affiliations
- Illinois State Bar Association, Current Member
Contact
141 W. Jackson Blvd. #1240A
Chicago, IL 60604
Phone Number: 630-735-3315
Fax Number: 630-773-0980
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.jsotoslaw.com
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