Personal Injury Champaign
Patel Law, PC
- 30+ years experience
- National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers
About Patel Law, PC
Patel Law, PC is a personal injury and criminal defense firm serving central Illinois, with its main office in Urbana and additional offices in Decatur, Danville, Springfield, Bloomington, and Chicago. Founding attorney Baku N. Patel has nearly 30 years of trial experience, beginning as a United States Navy JAG Corps officer serving as both prosecutor and defense attorney. He later served as a federal prosecutor with the Federal Trade Commission, a senior prosecutor in Champaign and Vermilion Counties, and Chief Public Defender of Vermilion County, where he was certified as lead defense counsel in death penalty cases and selected for the Capital Litigation Trial Bar. He has taken more than 150 trials to verdict and has been recognized among The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers. Personal injury results include a $5 million wrongful death recovery in a semi truck accident and $3.05 million for a car T-boned by a semi truck, and criminal defense outcomes include not guilty verdicts and dismissed charges. The firm represents clients in Champaign, Urbana, Danville, Decatur, and Mattoon in matters from DUI to homicide, as well as truck and car accidents, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. Patel Law, PC is located at 108 West University Ave, Urbana, IL 61801 and can be reached by phone at 217-384-1111.
Attorneys
- Baku N. Patel Founding Attorney
- Chae Lee Attorney
- Jeffrey Kooi Of Counsel
Practice Areas
Awards & Recognition
- National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- Lead Counsel
Podcast
Office Locations
- Urbana 108 West University Ave, Urbana, IL 61801 (217) 384-1111
- Decatur 115 West Pershing Road, Decatur, IL 62526 (217) 384-1111
- Danville 401 North Vermilion St, Danville, IL 61832 (217) 384-1111
- Chicago 60 E. Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603 (217) 384-1111
- Springfield 1 Horace Mann Plaza, Suite 300A, Springfield, IL 62715 (217) 384-1111
- Bloomington 315 E. Front Street, Bloomington, IL 61701 (217) 384-1111
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of cases does Patel Law, PC handle?
Patel Law, PC handles personal injury matters such as car and truck accidents, wrongful death, and dog bites, as well as criminal defense cases ranging from DUI to homicide. The firm also handles medical malpractice claims.
Where are Patel Law, PC's offices located?
Patel Law, PC has its main office in Urbana, Illinois, with additional offices in Decatur, Danville, Springfield, Bloomington, and Chicago. The firm serves clients throughout central Illinois, including Champaign, Urbana, Danville, Decatur, and Mattoon.
Who leads Patel Law, PC?
The firm was founded by attorney Baku N. Patel, who has nearly 30 years of trial experience. He began his career as a U.S. Navy JAG Corps officer and later served as a federal prosecutor and Chief Public Defender of Vermilion County.
How can someone schedule a consultation with Patel Law, PC?
Patel Law, PC offers a free case evaluation that can be requested by phone, through its website contact form, or by live chat. The firm can be reached at 217-384-1111.

