Ron Hurley is an experienced Chicago attorney with over 22 years of legal experience, representing clients in civil and criminal litigation in both state and federal courts, as well as transactional matters such as residential and commercial real estate closings, estate planning, wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. He is committed to providing practical, thorough, and client-focused representation.
In addition to his private practice, Ron serves as the Village Prosecutor, handling speeding tickets and petty offenses at the Bridgeview and Markham courthouses.
Ron began his career in the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, gaining extensive trial experience in the Traffic, Criminal, Child Protection, and Civil Divisions, including jury trials and federal litigation. He later ran his own downtown Chicago practice, representing clients in criminal defense, civil litigation, family law, real estate, business law, and administrative hearings.
A dedicated member of the legal community, Ron has served as a Trustee and Criminal Law Committee co-chair for the South Suburban Bar Association and provided pro bono services through Catholic Charities, CVLS, Metropolitan Family Services, and the Markham Courthouse help desk.
A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Ron served with the 2nd Battalion, 24th Marines during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, earning an honorable discharge at the rank of Corporal.
Ron earned his Juris Doctor from DePaul College of Law and his Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Illinois at Chicago. He is also pursuing a Master of Accountancy. He is admitted to practice in Illinois and is a member of the Chicago Estate Planning Council, Chicago Bar Association, South Suburban Bar Association, and Southwest Bar Association.