Attorney Profile

The Law Office of Vincent F. Cornelius is a general practice, with a focus in criminal and civil litigation. Mr. Cornelius represents individuals, corporations, not-for-profit organizations and other business organizations.

Prior to establishing the Law Office of Vincent F. Cornelius, Mr. Cornelius was an associate with the Law Firm of James D. Montgomery and Associates, the predecessor firm of Cochran and Montgomery in Chicago, Illinois where he practiced in the areas of criminal and civil litigation. Mr. Cornelius is also a former DuPage County Assistant State's Attorney. He was involved in the prosecution of felony, misdemeanor, DUI, juvenile and domestic violence cases. He was evaluated a distinguished prosecutor.

Mr. Cornelius has extensive bench trial, jury trial, and administrative hearing experience. He has defended homicide, white collar, and other serious felony cases. He has also been involved in the settlement of multi-million dollar personal injury cases. He practices in DuPage, Cook, Will, Kane, Kendall and other counties.  Mr. Cornelius also has a Joliet office location.

Vincent received his Juris doctorate Degree from the Northern Illinois University College of Law in 1989. He received his BBA in Business Administration in 1986 from the University of St. Francis where he was an Academic All American athlete.

He has been honored frequently within and outside of the legal community. Mr. Cornelius' participation in the legal community and the community at large has included the following:

• President, Illinois Bar Foundation (2008-2010)
• Governor's Commission on Criminal Law Reform
• Chancellor, Illinois Academy of Lawyers (2007)
• Board of Regents, Illinois Academy of Lawyers
• Illinois Bar Foundation Board of Directors
• Fellow, Illinois Bar Foundation
• Illinois State Bar Association Board of Governors, Retired
• Chicago Bar Association Committee on Federal Jury Service
• Domestic Relations Expedited Matrimonial Fee Arbitrator
• DuPage County Bar Association, Asst. Treasurer
• Northern Illinois University College of Law, Alumni Council
• Life Member, National Registry of Who's Who
• Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Alumni Chapter Board of Directors