About
Mario A. Reed serves individuals and businesses throughout the Greater Chicago area. His firm helps with estate planning, probate, real estate, property tax appeals, and business formation. He also offers mobile legal services, allowing clients to receive help with document preparation, completion, and filing from home.
Mario earned a Juris Doctorate in Public Interest Law/Criminal Defense from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law. He also earned a Bachelors of Arts with Honors in Journalism from Columbia College Chicago. Earlier, he completed his High School Diploma in Journalism at Rich East High School.
Mario received the CALI Excellence of the Future Award for Criminal Procedure: Post-Investigation. This award recognized the highest grade in a class of forty students. He also participated in the Black Law Student Association, high school mentoring, the Columbia Chronicle, Black World Studies, and student government activities.
Mario believes legal services should be clear, affordable, and easy to understand. His firm uses flat-fee billing, with prices shared before work begins. Clients pay in two installments, which helps avoid surprise costs. He also provides free resources, brochures, infographics, videos, and community outreach programs.
Mario helps clients with probate proceedings, estate planning documents, property tax matters, business formation, and real estate concerns. He values strong communication and client support. His office is in South Holland, Illinois, and his firm serves clients across the Greater Chicago area and nearby communities.
Mario A. Reed focuses on educating clients while providing dependable legal services. His background in law, journalism, outreach, and mentoring supports his clear and client-centered approach. Through practical guidance and responsive service, he helps individuals and businesses handle important legal matters with greater confidence.
Law Office Affiliations
- Managing Partner, The Law Offices of Mario A. Reed
- Member, Illinois State Bar Association
Licensed State
- Illinois
Education
- University of Illinois Chicago School of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - Columbia College Chicago
BA in Journalism
Awards & Badges

- Probate
- Trusts
- Wills & Living Wills
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Mediation & Collaborative Law
- Tax




