Illinois attorney record
James Joseph Zabel
James Joseph Zabel is an attorney registered with the Illinois Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission (ARDC), admitted in 1987. The current public license status is "Yes" as of 2026-06-13.
Active license with no disbarment or suspension of record.
The current license status of record is active, and no disbarment or suspension is reflected in the public record we hold.
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Experience vs. active Illinois attorneys
State median: 19 yrs
39 yrs admitted — more experience than ~86% of active Illinois attorneys.
Years since admission, active Illinois attorneys with a published admission year (n = 81,753). This attorney's band is highlighted.
License & registration
| Full name | James Joseph Zabel |
|---|---|
| Directory ID | 715f53a2-aa64-eb11-b810-000d3a9f4eeb The identifier shown is the source directory's internal record id (a Microsoft Dynamics GUID), not the public ARDC registration number. Confirm the official registration number by searching the attorney's name in the ARDC's Lawyer Search. |
| License status | Active official status of record: “Yes” |
| Admission year | 1987 |
| Law school | Not on record |
| Business location | Orland Park, IL |
| Firm | Not on record |
| Discipline standing | No disbarment or suspension is reflected in the current public status. Itemized disciplinary orders are not yet integrated for Illinois; see the official source for the full record. |
Federal court activity
Federal court activity has not been compiled for this attorney yet.
Source & last updated
Source: Illinois Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) — official attorney record. As of 2026-06-13 (last roster ingest).
Frequently asked questions
Is James Joseph Zabel a licensed attorney in Illinois?
James Joseph Zabel is registered with the Illinois Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission (ARDC). The current public license status of record is "Yes" as of 2026-06-13.
Has James Joseph Zabel been disbarred or suspended?
No disbarment or suspension is reflected in James Joseph Zabel's current public license status of record per the Illinois Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission (ARDC).
When was James Joseph Zabel admitted to practice law?
James Joseph Zabel was admitted in 1987 — about 39 years since admission per the Illinois Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission (ARDC).
Where is James Joseph Zabel's law office?
The Illinois Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) record lists a business location of Orland Park, IL for James Joseph Zabel. Phone and email are not published in the public roster.
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