Stella Day is a seasoned litigation attorney with a focus on probate and guardianship matters. She brings her wealth of experience to Johnston Tomei Lenczycki & Goldberg, LLC, following a successful tenure at the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office. With over 16 years in the field, Stella has adeptly handled a variety of complex felony and misdemeanor cases, including DUI, Aggravated Battery, Sexual Assault, and Murder. Her track record includes successful litigation in numerous jury trials and evidentiary hearings across different courtrooms. Stella has also extensively dealt with cases involving mental health and competency issues.
As a guest speaker on trial preparation and litigation, Stella has shared her experience and knowledge at Lake Forest College and College of Lake County. She views the opportunity to work with clients and their families, guiding them through the legal process, as both an honor and a privilege. Stella finds immense reward in this role, particularly in ensuring that clients not only comprehend the legal proceedings but also have confidence that she will vigorously advocate for their rights. Given the often overwhelming and emotionally charged nature of probate and guardianship matters, Stella takes pride in dedicating time to communicate with her clients.
Navigating the complexities of the law, Stella expertly leads her clients while actively incorporating their goals into the legal strategy. Fluent in Russian, she provides invaluable assistance to Russian-speaking families, aiding them in understanding and navigating the court system. Stella earned her B.A. in Anthropology and Sociology from Truman State University in 2003 and obtained her J.D. from American University, Washington College of Law in 2006.
- American University Washington College of Law
- J.D.
- Truman State University
- B.A. | Anthropology and Sociology
- Attorney
- Johnston Tomei Lenczycki & Goldberg
- - Current
- State Bar of Illinois
- Member
- - Current
- Illinois
- Supreme Court of Illinois
- Free Consultation
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- English: Spoken, Written
- Russian: Spoken, Written