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