Todd J. Polito
Attorney at McNamara Phelan McSteen, LLC
Born and raised in Joliet, Illinois, Todd has been surrounded by legal role models his entire life. His father, the Honorable Joseph C. Polito (retired) built a highly successful legal practice in Will County before being appointed as an Associate Judge in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, which gave Todd the opportunity to regularly interact with many of his father’s colleagues and fueled his passion for the legal profession at a young age.
Todd served in the United States Navy for four years, earning the prestigious Naval Achievement medal before being honorably discharged. Upon returning to civilian life, Todd built a successful 12-year business career as an executive with Marriott International hotels.
Over time Todd came to the realization that his true calling was in the legal field and left to pursue his legal career. He joins McNamara, Phelan, McSteen with extensive criminal and family law experience with another successful local firm. Todd takes great pride in striving to be the most prepared lawyer when appearing in any matter. He communicates regularly and openly with his clients to ensure they are actively involved in the direction of their case.
Todd is married with two children and resides in the northwest suburbs. He and his wife, Amanda, are avid outdoors people, spending most free time hiking, running, canoeing and biking. Todd also finds time to coach his kids’ sports teams and occasionally swings a golf club.
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- Landlord Tenant
- Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
- Matrimonial Law
- Drivers license reinstatement
- Illinois
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Attorney
- McNamara Phelan McSteen, LLC
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- Associate Counsel
- Tedone & Morton, P.C.
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- Contract Attorney
- allstate
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- Intern / 711
- Kane County State's Attorneys Office
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- Assigned to the DUI division. Worked the bench and wrote orders for an extremely busy court call. 2nd Chaired DUI, Domestic Abuse and Felony Drug Trials. Conducted legal research, direct examinations, and cross-examinations.
- Law Clerk / Judicial Intern
- 18th Judicial Circuit Court - Wheaton, IL
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- Assigned to the Chancery & Law division. Worked with 14 judges and two staff attorneys. Drafted opinions and wrote memoranda regarding difficult legal issues and summarizing the current status of the law.
- Board of Director
- Greater Woodfield Convention and Visitors Bureau
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- General Manager
- Marriot International
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- Aviation Maintenance Administration Specialist
- US Navy
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- The John Marshall Law School
- J.D. (2012) | Law
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- Northern Illinois University
- B.S. (2007) | Liberal Arts - Pre Law Emphasis
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- Illinois State University
- (1998) Business & Finance
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- State Bar of Illinois # 6309930
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- Will County Bar Association
- Member
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- DuPage County Bar Association
- Member
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- Family Law Section Illinois State Bar Association
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- Chicago Bar Association / Wills for Heros
- Volunteer -Social Services
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- Activities: Volunteer for "Wills for Heroes" which provides free estate planning for greater Chicago area first responders.
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