Our Firm
Protecting You Since 1980
The Law Office of Natkin & Associates, P.C. (d.b.a. Natkin Legal) was established in 1980 in Little Village, a neighborhood of Chicago. For more than forty years, we have dedicated ourselves to the Chicagoland community and continue to provide every client with excellent and compassionate representation.
We offer free legal consultations, in which we conduct a comprehensive analysis of your case, and provide you with an honest assessment and advice. By retaining our firm, you’re ensured zealous representation and support in navigating the legal system from beginning to end.
Natkin Legal serves Cook County and the neighboring counties of Lake, DuPage, Will, Kane, Kendall, and McHenry. Call us for a free consultation today. 773.542.5400
Our Legal Services
Foreclosure Defense
We understand the importance
of keeping your home
Bankruptcy
Committed to getting our clients
debt relief as fast as possible
Immigration
Helping you obtain or maintain lawful immigration status
Family Law
From divorce to estate planning,
Natkin Legal can help with your affairs
Traffic & DUI
DUI, speeding or other traffic charges,
we have the experience needed to help
Criminal Defense
We have experienced attorneys that are ready to fight for your rights
Why Choose Us?
Honest, Expert Lawyers
Our goal is to reduce the stress associated with your legal situation by explaining every step of the process and taking the time to answer your questions.
Legal Results
We have an exceptional track record of success. Our team knows exactly how to defend your rights and protect your future. We will go the extra mile in order to both meet and exceed your expectations..
40+ Years Experience
Delivering positive results for individuals and families since 1980, Our legal team draws on decades of legal experience, handling complex cases giving an added advantage in resolving issues.
Our Philosophy
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Honest Communication
We work closely with clients to ensure that we understand the results they seek to achieve and to address their unique needs and individual situations in order to customize solutions that fit their particular problems.
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Education
Educating our clients is a top priority for us, and we believe that we do it well. We help our clients understand complex legal concepts and the decision-making process so they can feel secure about the choices they make and confident in the services they receive.
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Committed to Excellence
While it is important to keep one eye on big picture, we know from experience that the devil is in the details. Our focus on thoroughness and preparedness is a perfect fit for the law we practice and the services we provide.
Our Attorneys
Angilberto Tamayo
Attorney
Attorney Angilberto Tamayo manages immigration, deportation, and criminal law cases. Mr. Tamayo is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom and received an honorable discharge after completing his contractual five years in active duty and three years in the inactive ready reserves.
Mr. Tamayo graduated cum laude from the Illinois Institute of Technology. He went on to attend the Chicago-Kent College of Law, where he received his juris doctor degree in December 2015. Upon his graduation, he earned the Praxis certificate for his completion of experiential and skills-based course work. He was also awarded the Dean’s Distinguished Public Service Award and Baum Fellowship.
During law school, Mr. Tamayo interned at the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office felony division for several semesters. After graduating from law school, Mr. Tamayo passed the Illinois bar exam and was admitted to practice in May 2016. Mr. Tamayo then began working on immigration, deportation, and criminal law matters.
Edith Rios
Associate Attorney
Attorney Edith Rios was born in Chicago, Il and grew up in the neighborhood of Uptown. She attended Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN and graduated in 2013 with a double major in Political Science and French along with a minor in Italian. Ms. Rios then went on to attend Chicago-Kent College of Law. While at Chicago-Kent, Ms. Rios had the opportunity to clerk for Richard Kling and made the decision to specialize in criminal law. Ms. Rios clerked for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office all throughout law school and was fortunate to be one of less than 30 Assistant State’s Attorneys hired in 2016.
Ms. Rios wore many hats during her career at the State’s Attorney’s Office. She was able to work and clerk in divisions such as: Appeals, Child Support, Traffic, Misdemeanors, Grand Jury, Preliminary Hearings, and Felony Trial. Ms. Rios has conducted hundreds of trials and motions and has been able to become very knowledgeable about the criminal justice system.
After leaving the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, Ms. Rios went on to work for an immigration firm where she handled hundreds of cases and then went on to do Divorce and Child Support cases. In 2021, Ms. Rios was offered an opportunity to work as a Lake County Assistant State’s Attorney. While at Lake County, Ms. Rios handled traffic, misdemeanor, and asset forfeiture cases all while helping train her fellow partners.
Bruce Natkin
Founder
Bruce Natkin is the founding partner of Natkin & Associates, P.C. He concentrated his practice in immigration law, helping clients in a myriad of settings, primarily those involving family immigration.
Besides having represented thousands of immigration matters, Mr. Natkin also represented clients in other areas of law, including: foreclosure defense, criminal defense and traffic, divorce and adoption matters.
Mr. Natkin graduated from Indiana University with a B.A. in Journalism in 1969. He received his J.D. from Northern Illinois University in 1980 and he was licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois. Mr. Natkin retired in 2017.