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Charles Joseph Michael Candiano
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Licensed in Indiana for 29 years
State: Indiana
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 30 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Candiano Law Office
53 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 609, Chicago, IL, 60604
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Charles Joseph Michael Candiano's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | September 21, 2025 | Real Estate
Unpleasant
I reached out to ask a question about my rights dealing with a realtor who is also my niece, on a breach of promise. This man's response was insulting. He called me a fool for entering into the agreement. I did not ask him his opinion on my actions but rather what legal protection did I have, if ...
Posted by Muhammed | January 29, 2025 | Workers Compensation
Best Lawyer Highly recommended
He took his time and told each and everything i needed to know about my workers comp and personal injury case. The way he helped me out no other lawyer could have done. His extensive knowledge must be appreciated. I was not able to get this kind of thorough consultation from anyone else
Posted by Nader | April 06, 2022 | Car Accidents
Best car accident and personal injury lawyer in Chicago!
Recently, I had an accident in Chicago. Although I was not at fault for the accident, I started negotiating with the insurance company for around 3 months! Eventually, I was not successful in getting the money I deserved from the insurance company, which is not unusual and weird. Then, I tried to fin...
Posted by anonymous | May 31, 2019
Quick, Brilliant, and KEEP Your " E Y E S " open.
Without knowing him, yet with the brief advice, he delivered to me, I will say, " He is the best attorney I have ever seen. ' HANDS DOWN ' He will get what he wants, what he needs, and, most importantly what his clients need. He is my number one choice for his practice area. In addition, I will refe...
Posted by Christopherobyn | September 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Death
Very bad experience...
Charles Candiano represented us in the wrongful death case of my father. He also represented my father’s wife. He brokered a deal between my father’s wife and us on how to split the settlement. This deal was memorialized in emails, verbally and in official documents. He later attempted to change...
Charles Joseph Michael Candiano's Lawyer Endorsements
"The answers of Mr. Candiano are consistently accurate, full of analysis and customized to the needs of the Avvo askers. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Candiano has significant knowledge and experience in workers compensation claims."
"I have never met Mr. Candiano personally, but I am impressed by his answers here on AVVO. I have practiced workers' comp law in NC for 29 years, and I can tell that Mr. Candiano clearly knows what he is talking about. I would not hesitate to refer a client to him."
"I highly endorse Mr. Candiano. Very knowledgeable and caring attorney who produces great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact him first."
"Mr. Candiano is a valuable asset to this community. His continuing dedication to the law and his clients is admirable."
"19 years of practicing law is what we refer to as experienced. As a defense attorney he has a huge advantage over others having been a Deputy District attorney for several years. "They know that he knows what they know". His client review is stellar. Knowledge of both the law and procedure is excellent and evident in his pro bono contributions here. Endorsements from his peers are also outstanding. Do yourself a favor and schedule a consultation with him."
"This lawyer is a person of excellence and integrity. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. His breath of experience speaks for itself. I highly recommend him to any potential clients looking for a proven and battle tested professional."
"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."
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"I endorse this lawyer. It is clear by reading the answers in the AVVO community that this lawyer is a top notch attorney who is highly respected in the legal community."
"There is much that can be gained from the kind of experience Mr. Candiano has. Give him a look."
"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Candiano regularly displays his deep knowledge of workers compensation law and the surrounding fields. He generously gives of his time and advice to help those who need his help. He is a tireless advocate for the rights of injured workers, and is highly respected in the community. I enthusiastically endorse Mr. Candiano."
"Charles is an experienced attorney in his field, known for his ethical and professional conduct. Very well respected in the field of Personal Injury."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Candiano is a very experienced and knowledgeable attorney who excels at both achieving both maximum settlements and maximum verdicts. He is aggressive and measured against the opposition, and patient and caring with his own clients. Any client being represented by Mr. Candiano would be very well served."
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Experience
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Owner, Candiano Law Office
2001 - 2013
Trial Attorney, The Margolis Firm, PC
2000 - 2001
Trial Attorney, Rusin Maciorowski & Friedman, Ltd.
1996 - 1999
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Office Of The Lake County Prosecuting Attorney
Associations
2015 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationVice Chair - Professional Fees Committee
2001 - Present
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
1994 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationNo Value
Indiana State Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Herniated Lumbar Disc - Failed Back Syndrome
$290,000.00
Torn ACL - Multiple Surgeries
$375,000.00 Lump Sum Settlement
Workers' Compensation - Low Back Injury
Settled for $289,000.00
Multiple Orthopedic Injuries and TBA
$849,000.00
Herniated Cervical Disc
$290,000.00 Lump Sum
Education
1995
John Marshall Law School, Chicago
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
Valparaiso University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1976
Wabash College
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English
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