We’re Celebrating Our 40th Anniversary!

Published on September 9, 2020

This month, we’re proud to celebrate the 40th anniversary of our practice. Since its inception, our law practice has faithfully served the people of Illinois. We take our role as Rockford’s trusted legal counsel very seriously. Oftentimes, potential clients reach out to us because they are going through a difficult time in their lives. A desire to help people is at the heart of what we do; it’s through our legal expertise that we are uniquely positioned to help.

Our founding attorney, Michael Crosby, established the Crosby Law Firm in September 1980. As time has passed, we’ve had the opportunity to incorporate many other highly respected and qualified legal professionals. Every attorney who has joined our ranks has brought their own unique legal expertise to the table. Today, we are able to offer a broad range of legal services to the community.

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Mark Brynteson
Tyler Crosby
Owen Ainsworth
Mason Crosby

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The Crosby Law Firm is home to criminal, probate, bankruptcy, and estate planning attorneys in Rockford, IL. If you are in need of legal services, we’re standing by to help! Contact us today to schedule a free case evaluation with our firm. We look forward to hearing from you and to serving the community for another 40 years!

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Very thorough and professional.

Staff is detail oriented, kind and compassionate. Handled my case quickly, saving me thousands of dollars. 10/10 would definitely hire again.

Denny Sanders

Really good firm!

Everyone there has made me feel welcome and when talking to attorney I feel like I’m talking to a friend. Staff is polite and very accommodating not to mention they always answer all of my questions and have never made me feel degraded because I don’t understand legal lingo like another firm did to me. Highly recommended !!!

Nicole Almond

Would definitely recommend!

The Crosby Law Firm, specifically Danielle Burza- Smith helped me with my landlord and estate planning issues. Danielle explained everything really well!

Staci Donald

I didn’t have to wait long to be seen.

The staff was very friendly. I’m confident that they can handle my problem.

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