Constance R. Sherrod

Constance R. Sherrod is a skilled real estate and estate planning attorney who has served clients throughout the Chicagoland area since 2007. She focuses her practice on residential real estate transactions, real estate investors, and estate planning solutions. Sherrod guides clients through purchases, sales, land trusts, and asset protection matters, ensuring they understand each step of the process. Her steady leadership has earned the trust of clients who return for her reliable and consistent service.

Sherrod earned her J.D. from DePaul University College of Law. She completed her B.A., summa cum laude, in Political Science at North Carolina Central University. Before that, she attended Purdue University. Her strong academic background supports her work in real estate law, estate planning, and title matters. She is admitted to the Illinois Supreme Court, licensed in Illinois, and admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. She is also a licensed Illinois title agent.

Throughout her career, Sherrod has helped clients navigate an ever-changing real estate market while protecting their long-term financial interests. She has extensive experience representing both buyers and sellers, drafting essential documents, managing due diligence, and resolving transactional issues with precision. In her estate planning practice, she prepares wills, powers of attorney, land trusts, and asset protection strategies designed to help families secure their futures. She has also shared her knowledge through seminars and community education programs focused on estate planning.

Constance R. Sherrod is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Illinois State Bar Association, Cook County Bar Association, and Black Women Lawyers’ Association. She also serves on the board of trustees for Kennedy-Jordan Manor, where she supports senior-focused initiatives. Her dedication has earned recognition, such as the Elite Lawyer Award. Through every matter she handles, Sherrod provides clear communication, thoughtful guidance, and dependable representation for individuals and families across the region.

Law Office Affiliations

• Principal, The Sherrod Law Firm, Ltd.
• Member, Cook County Bar Association
• Member, Black Women Lawyers Association (BWLA)
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• DePaul University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• North Carolina Central University
  BA in Political Science with Summa Cum Laude

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