DuPage County Attorneys With Courtroom Experience

The attorneys at Lafata Law spent years prosecuting cases in DuPage County before becoming client advocates in DUI and divorce matters. That courtroom experience shapes how every case is handled — with clear communication throughout.

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YOUR LEGAL TEAM

Built for the Courtroom. Focused on You.

Megan Lafata and Tom Elsner built their careers in DuPage County courtrooms — first as prosecutors, then as client advocates. That background shapes how every case is prepared. The firm sets realistic expectations from the start, keeps clients informed at every stage, and remains accessible when questions arise. Whether a case resolves through negotiation or goes to trial, clients have attorneys who’ve handled both.

Experienced. Approachable. Results-Driven.

Trial-Tested. Client-Focused.
Ready When You Are.

Attorneys

Experts & senior team leaders

Megan T. Lafata

Megan T. Lafata

Founder

Former DuPage County Assistant State’s Attorney with seven years prosecuting thousands of criminal cases.

Tom F Elsner

Tom F. Elsner

Partner

Former DuPage County prosecutor with eight years trying cases from DUI to armed robbery.

Nicole Wolverton Profile

Nicole Wolverton

Office Manager & Paralegal

Nicole began her career in the legal field working for the DuPage County Circuit Court Clerk’s office for 10 years.