DuPage County Eviction Attorney
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I represent DuPage County landlords who need a tenant out. One flat fee runs from the notice through judgment. Bench trial included, even if the tenant hires a lawyer.
I answer my own phone. Same-day callback. The first call is free. Or book a time.
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Justin Abdilla helped us resolving issues we had with a very destructive tenant.Koray K., DuPage Landlord
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“Justin was very helpful and guided me on steps I have to do prior to having a potential eviction case. His tone and responses were very kind and knowledgeable.”
“Very humane and landlord empathetic eviction lawyer! His answers are clear and concise. Thank you so much :)”
“Justin evicted a tenant of mine in record time. It's unheard of and I just did not think it was possible to get this tenant out so fast. Only eight weeks.”
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
How Much Does a DuPage County Eviction Lawyer Cost?
It depends on what the tenant does. My $895 flat fee covers the case from notice through judgment. That includes a bench trial, even if the tenant hires a lawyer. Work bills hourly in only two cases: the tenant demands a jury, or the tenant starts discovery. Hourly work is $350 an hour out of court and $450 in court, with payment plans. Three costs sit outside the flat fee: the Sheriff's enforcement fee, judgment collection, and appeals. I give you the Sheriff placement papers and the judgment order.
- As of October 2026, Abdilla and Associates handles DuPage County evictions for landlords for an $895 flat fee. The fee covers notice through judgment, including a bench trial even if the tenant hires a lawyer.
- The firm bills hourly only if the tenant demands a jury or starts discovery, at $350 an hour out of court and $450 in court.
- The DuPage County court filing fee of $300 is paid by the client on top of the flat fee.
- A typical DuPage eviction runs about 65 days from notice to lockout in the firm's practice; a contested DuPage case runs 96 to 103 days. These are firm practice estimates, not an official average, because Illinois publishes no eviction duration statistic.
- DuPage County recorded 4,317 eviction filings in 2024 and 3,866 in 2025.
- DuPage eviction cases are heard at the Wheaton courthouse, and the Sheriff posts the eviction order for a $25 fee.
Fees as of October 2026. Timelines and statistics verified September 21, 2026. Firm figures are from Abdilla and Associates case files, not court statistics. Court counts are from the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts and the Cook County Sheriff, compiled on the Chicago eviction statistics page.
Step one
See your number before you call.
Type your rent. You get your daily loss, your notice deadline, and the day my fee pays for itself. Nothing leaves this page.
- Your cost: rent lost so far, and what waiting three more months costs.
- Your plan: which notice to serve, and the first day I can file.
- Your call: talk to me, or text my cell with the plan already typed.
The fee
What Does a DuPage Eviction Attorney Cost?
A DuPage eviction is $895 flat, and the court filing fee of $300 is separate.
- 5-day or 30-day notice preparation and service
- Complete e-filing of all court documents
- All court appearances (typically 2 to 3 in DuPage)
- Negotiations with the tenant or the tenant's attorney
- Bench trial, even if the tenant hires a lawyer
- Judgment for possession and back rent
- Sheriff placement documents, ready for you to file
Paid separately, to the court and vendors
| Court filing fee | $300 |
| Process server | $155+ |
| Sheriff eviction, first half hour | $200 |
| Sheriff eviction, each hour after | $80 |
| Sheriff posting, when the court allows it | $25 |
What Does the $895 DuPage Flat Fee Guarantee?
| Tenant files 10 motions | Same price |
| 15 court appearances | Same price |
| Case takes 120 days | Same price |
| Tenant asks for continuances | Same price |
| Tenant hires a lawyer | Same price |
| Tenant demands a jury | Billed hourly |
| Tenant starts discovery | Billed hourly$350 an hour out of court, $450 in court, with payment plans. |
“When complications mean more work for me and not more money from you, my incentive is to resolve your case as quickly as possible.”Justin Abdilla
The docket
How Long Does a DuPage County Eviction Take?
About 65 days in a typical case in my practice. A contested DuPage case runs 96 to 103 days.
Some cases resolve in as little as 5 to 6 weeks. These are my practice estimates, not an official average. See the full Illinois eviction process and how to serve a 5-day notice. The county figures are on my Chicago eviction statistics page.
The whole process in 38 seconds, with DuPage County numbers.
Inside the courthouse
How Does a DuPage Eviction Run at the Wheaton Courthouse?
What happens after your case number issues.
Where your case is heard
Courtroom 1004505 County Farm RoadWheaton, Illinois
- Hearing date
- I set it through the county portal
- Mediation
- About 20 days after the first hearing
- Settled in mediation
- About 90% of my cases
- Trial
- About 30 minutes, 11:00 am start
- Stay after judgment
- Usually 14 days
Every DuPage County eviction I file goes to the courthouse at 505 County Farm Road. The eviction call sits in Courtroom 1004.
Filing does not get you a court date here. The DuPage Circuit Clerk sends notice that the case is filed. The court does not assign a hearing. I set the hearing myself through the county's case schedule portal. That step surprises landlords who try to file on their own.
Service comes next. I hire a process server to serve the summons. I file proof of service at least three days before the hearing. Some tenants dodge the server. After five failed attempts, the court will likely grant authority to post notice. The DuPage County Sheriff posts for $25 per property. The Sheriff requires four copies. You arrange the posting in person only.
If the tenant appears, the case goes to the DuPage Mediation Program. That session lands about 20 days after the first hearing. About 90 percent of my cases settle there. The mediators are fair. They push both sides toward cost-effective resolutions.
“Justin was highly recommended to us and we're very pleased with his services. He's an amazing attorney, very knowledgeable of landlords rights, and will start working immediately to protect your investment.”
If mediation fails, the case goes to trial. A trial takes about 30 minutes. Trials start at 11:00 am. I bring the notice, the affidavit of service, the lease, the rental ledger, the SCRA non-military affidavit, and proof of service of the eviction notice. The rules of evidence apply.
If the tenant does not appear, I move for default after one hearing. Default takes an accurate complaint, the exhibits, an SCRA affidavit, and an affidavit of the amounts due.
The court customarily puts a 14 day stay on the eviction order. The Sheriff lockout takes three to six weeks after that.
In their words
What DuPage Landlords Say
Real reviews from property owners I have represented. 90+ reviews on Google and Avvo, 4.4 average.
“Justin was very helpful and guided me on steps I have to do prior to having a potential eviction case. His tone and responses were very kind and knowledgeable.”
“Very humane and landlord empathetic eviction lawyer! His answers are clear and concise. Thank you so much :)”
“Justin evicted a tenant of mine in record time. It's unheard of and I just did not think it was possible to get this tenant out so fast. Only eight weeks.”
“My company worked with Justin for an eviction and was incredibly impressed with how respectful and kind yet effective he was through the eviction process. He handled the defendant with care, and was an excellent mediator helping both parties reach a mutual agreement.”
“Justin Abdilla helped us resolving issues we had with a very destructive tenant.”
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. More on the Illinois eviction resources page.
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The Illinois Supreme Court standardized forms we serve for our own clients. Enter your email and all three download instantly.
- ✓ 5-Day Notice: Non-Payment of Rent (735 ILCS 5/9-209)
- ✓ 10-Day Notice: Lease Violation (735 ILCS 5/9-210)
- ✓ 30-Day Notice: Non-Renewal of Tenancy (735 ILCS 5/9-207(b))
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Serve the wrong notice, or serve it the wrong way, and the case restarts from day one. If you'd rather have it done right, call (630) 839-9195.
Common Questions About DuPage County Evictions
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