Chicago, Illinois
Straightforward legal counsel when the outcome actually matters.
Daniel Carter has spent 15 years representing people and businesses across Cook County in personal injury, criminal defense, family law, estate planning, and business disputes — with the trial preparation to back up every negotiation.
- No fee unless we win your injury case
- Direct access to your attorney
- 15+ years in Cook County courts
Founding Attorney
Meet Daniel Carter
A Chicago native and University of Illinois College of Law graduate, Daniel founded Carter Law Group in 2011 after six years at a downtown litigation firm. He built the practice around a simple idea: clients deserve to work directly with the lawyer who is actually handling their case, from the first phone call to the final resolution.
What We Handle
Practice Areas
Five areas of focused practice, chosen because they're where clients need the most decisive help.
Personal Injury
Representing people hurt by someone else's negligence, from car crashes to slip-and-fall injuries.
Learn more 02Criminal Defense
Defending clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges throughout Cook County courts.
Learn more 03Family Law
Guiding clients through divorce, custody, and support matters with a steady hand.
Learn more 04Estate Planning
Wills, trusts, and powers of attorney built around your family's actual circumstances.
Learn more 05Business & Contracts
Formation, contracts, and dispute resolution for owners of closely held businesses.
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Why Clients Choose Carter Law Group
A smaller caseload, on purpose.
Daniel keeps his roster deliberately small so that every client gets direct access to the attorney handling their case — not a rotating cast of paralegals.
You call, Daniel answers
No call centers or account managers. Questions about your case go straight to the attorney who knows it.
Prepared to go to trial
Every case is built as if it will be tried, which is exactly why most of them settle on favorable terms.
Transparent about cost
Contingency fees for injury claims, flat fees where possible, and no surprise invoices.
Client Experiences
What Clients Say
“Daniel called me back the same day I reached out, which is more than I can say for the first attorney I contacted. He walked me through what my case was actually worth before the insurance company had a chance to lowball me, and he was right. ”
Marcus T. Personal Injury Client“Divorce is not something you plan for, and I didn't know what to expect. Daniel was direct about what was realistic and what wasn't, which I needed more than someone telling me what I wanted to hear. We settled without a drawn-out fight. ”
Renata S. Family Law Client“We hired Daniel to rewrite our vendor agreements after a supplier dispute cost us real money. Two years later those same contracts have kept three separate disagreements out of court entirely. ”
James O., Owner — Ophelia's Kitchen Supply Business Law ClientFree Case Review