Sara L. Bendoff

Sara L. Bendoff is a personal injury attorney who represents individuals harmed by negligence. Her practice focuses on automobile accident liability, medical malpractice, premises liability, wrongful death, products liability, and insurance coverage disputes. Through careful case preparation and courtroom advocacy, she works to help injured clients pursue accountability and financial recovery.

Sara earned a B.A. in Politics and Government from Illinois State University in Bloomington-Normal in 2010, where she also minored in Philosophy and participated in the Mock Trial Team. Sara later received her J.D. from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois, in 2013.

Sara gained recognition during law school for her trial advocacy skills. She earned Best Advocate, National Trial Competition, 2013, and Best Cross-Examination, National Trial Advocacy Competition, 2012. Her professional accomplishments were later acknowledged with Super Lawyers – Rising Star selections from 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020.

Sara concentrates on personal injury litigation involving car crashes, medical negligence, unsafe properties, defective products, wrongful death claims, and insurance coverage disputes. She regularly handles complex cases requiring detailed investigation, expert testimony, and strong courtroom advocacy, representing injured individuals and families seeking fair compensation after serious accidents.

Sara developed early litigation insight while serving as an extern for the Honorable Judge Irwin J. Solganick in the Law Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County. Observing trials and analyzing pre-trial motions strengthened her understanding of civil litigation and personal injury procedure in Illinois courts.

Sara L. Bendoff remains dedicated to advocating for people injured because of another party’s negligence. Her work reflects strong trial advocacy training, courtroom experience, and commitment to client support. By combining legal knowledge with practical litigation experience, she helps individuals and families seek justice and financial stability after serious injuries.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, John J. Malm & Associates Personal Injury Lawyers
• Member, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Member, DuPage County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• The John Marshall Law School in Chicago
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Illinois State University
  BA in Politics and Government

Awards & Badges