J. Kevin Hanzel - Crystal Lake, IL
Attorney at Cowlin, Naughton, Curran, Cuda & Hanzel
General Civil & Trial Practice Lawyers in Crystal Lake, IL
18 Grant St Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Crystal Lake General Civil & Trial Practice Lawyer
Updated: 05/04/2026
Areas of Practice
- General Civil & Trial Practice
- Real Estate & Land Use
- Municipal & Local Government
Attorney Information
Overview
J. Kevin Hanzel joined Cowlin, Naughton, Curran Cuda & Hanzel as an associate in 2018 and was promoted to partner in 2021. He primarily concentrates in the areas of civil and criminal litigation, municipal and local government law, and does some real estate.
Kevin represents clients in all aspects of litigation, including criminal prosecution and defense, breach of contract, small claims, employment discrimination, insurance disputes and an array of other civil cases. He counsels the firm’s municipal and local government clients with legal issues including matters of regulatory compliance, administrative review, demolition cases and ordinance issues and manages a heavy caseload prosecuting DUI, traffic, and traffic related offenses. Among his many responsibilities are advising numerous private clients, including corporations, for representation during trials, hearings, negotiations, and contested litigation.
Kevin is again excited to call McHenry County his home after growing up and spending his entire childhood in the surrounding area and now residing in Crystal Lake.
Education
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Legal Education
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Vermont Law School,
South Royalton,
Vermont, 2015
J.D.
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Vermont Law School,
South Royalton,
Vermont, 2015
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Non Legal Education
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Ohio University, 2011
B.A.
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Ohio University, 2011
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 2016
Other Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- Illinois State Bar Association
- McHenry County Bar Association
Reviews
Highlights
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2019-2025Kevin was incredibly helpful. He's helped me with a few things over the years, big and small, and each time provides excellent service with top notch attention to detail.
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