About The Hansford Firm

Candace D. Hansford, Attorney

Candace D. Hansford is the owner and Lead Attorney of The Hansford Firm, a boutique law firm headquartered in Chicago, IL.


Candace concentrates her practice in matters related to trusts and estate planning, administration and litigation.


Ms. Hansford routinely assists clients in the creation and execution of their individual and family estate planning, as well as administration of estates across the country.


Bringing over 15 years of experience in finance to her estate planning practice, she regularly assists clients in memorializing their wishes for both tangible and intangible property, as well as succession planning for future generations.


In addition to practicing law, Candace serves as a Director of two non-profits, The Boulevard of Chicago, and Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly and is engaged in numerous professional and social associations.


A life-long resident of Chicago, Candace resides in the Streeterville neighborhood with her eight-year old Black Labrador Retriever, Harley.

PRACTICE FOCUS

Litigation

Estate & Probate Administration | Trust & Guardianship Litigation

Commercial Litigation

Transactional

Estate Planning | Real Estate | Business Law

Admissions

Illinois

United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois

​​United States District Court, Central District of Illinois

EDUCATION

Chicago Kent College of Law, J.D.

Business Law Certificate

Chicago-Kent Law Trial Team

Valparaiso University, M.B.A.

Illinois State University, B.S.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Illinois State Bar Association

Civil Practice and Procedure Section Council

State and Local Tax Section Council

Cook County Bar Association

Women's Bar Association of Illinois 

Black Women Lawyers' Association of Greater Chicago, Inc.

Union League Club of Chicago

Membership Committee

Lawyers Group

The Boulevard of Chicago

Vice President, Board of Directors

Little Brothers, Friends of The Elderly

Board of Directors

Wealth Counsel

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