Francisco J. Botto

Francisco J. Botto

Partner at Botto Gilbert Lancaster - Attorneys at law
  • Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, Criminal Law ...
  • Illinois
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Biography

Attorney Botto has successfully litigated complex Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation cases. If you are the victim of another person's negligence, or you are an injured worker, you face many financial challenges while trying to recover from your injuries. Attorney Botto recognizes your suffering extends beyond the physical wounds. He and his team of attorneys and paralegals will work diligently to maximize the greatest compensation allowable under the law for you and your family.

Mr. Botto's legal experience extends to the criminal field. He has tried successfully numerous cases to verdict, ranging from simple battery cases to serious felony charges of aggravated discharge of a firearm and criminal sexual abuse.

Recently, Mr. Botto settled a workers’ compensation claim for $800,000.00. After receiving permanent total disability benefits for several years, the insurance company cut off medical benefits and filed motions to re-open the case and cut off PTD benefits. Mr. Botto successfully negotiated a disputed resolution. Since some cases cannot be negotiated, Mr. Botto has a busy trial schedule.

In all his legal endeavors, Mr. Botto's work is punctuated by the high quality of his work and dedication to his clients.

Education
Amherst College
B.A.
Activities: Honors: Cum Laude, Senior Honors Thesis: "American Journalism and Race", Recipient of the John Woodruff Simpson Fellowship
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Mount Wachusett Community College
Activities: Honors: Highest Honors Graduate - Phi Theta Kappa, 1986, Regent's Student Senate Scholarship, Who's Who in American Junior Colleges, Teaching Faculty Association Award, Loring Brown Memorial Award for Academic Excellence in History
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Northwestern University School of Law
J.D. (1992) | Law
Activities: Law Journal, Northwestern University Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology, Executive Editor
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Professional Experience
Partner
Botto Gilbert Lancaster - Attorneys at Law
- Current
Awards
Selected by peers
Leading Lawyers
2017-2018
Peer Reviewed
Martindale
Professional Associations
McHenry County Bar Association
Member
Current
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Illinois Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
Current
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National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys.
Member
Current
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State Bar of Illinois
Member
Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Illinois
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Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Workers' Compensation
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Additional Practice Areas
  • Driver's License Reinstatement
  • Secretary of State Reinstatement of License Hearing
  • Workers Compensation - Temporary Total Disability and Permanent Total Disability
  • Workers Compensation - Third Party Claims
  • Assault & Battery
  • Traffic Charges
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish
Websites & Blogs
Website
Botto Gilbert Lancaster - Attorneys at Law
Blog
Blog
Botto Gilbert Lancaster, PC - Illinois Driver's License Reinstatement Lawyers - Blog
Contact & Map
Botto Gilbert Lancaster - Attorneys at Law
https://www.bgsllaw.com/
https://www.getmyillinoislicenseback.com/
970 McHenry Avenue
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Telephone: (815) 338-3838
Monday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 6 PM (Today)
Thursday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed