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Cicero, France & Alexander, P.C.(815) 226-7700

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A full-service Rockford law firm since 1996. Sophisticated counsel in a small firm setting.

6323 E Riverside Blvd #2 · Rockford, Illinois

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“We also represent insurance companies defending accident claims so we understand the legal arguments and strategies from both perspectives.”
Cicero, France & Alexander, P.C.
Personal injury and insurance defense

The seven.

Seven areas · Decades of experience
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Family Law

From the firm's own words

From joyous adoptions to potentially devastating divorce, custody, child support, and household division cases, our compassionate family law attorneys understand the importance of these life-changing matters and provide caring protection for you and your family.

Family Law

From joyous adoptions to potentially devastating divorce, custody, child support, and household division cases, our compassionate family law attorneys understand the importance of these life-changing matters and provide caring protection for you and your family.

Personal Injury and Insurance Defense

We also represent insurance companies defending accident claims so we understand the legal arguments and strategies from both perspectives. This makes us uniquely qualified to litigate personal injury cases.

Real Estate

Our real estate lawyers offer a full range of real estate services from buying and selling a family home to investment opportunities and larger property developments.

Estate Planning & Probate

Our estate planning attorneys can help you plan and execute personalized estate documents such as a Will, Trust, Powers of Attorney, or Guardianship now, and our probate lawyers can help your family members follow your wishes after you have passed.

Civil and Commercial Litigation

From contract breaches to business dealings and real estate matters, you may be involved in a variety of legal situations that turn into court proceedings. Our litigation attorneys will fiercely advocate for your legal rights in all levels of the Illinois court system.

Corporate Formation, Administration, Contract, and Transactional Law

our corporate attorneys can assist with all of your business dealings.

Federal Court Cases

Our attorneys are licensed to practice in Federal Court.

Since 1996.

Rockford is our hometown

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1996

Cicero & France is formed. Paul Cicero, a second-generation Rockford lawyer who followed in his father's footsteps, and John France, a Vietnam Veteran who practiced for years at a larger firm, join forces.

Later

John France retires. The firm today carries three names: Cicero, France & Alexander.

Today

The firm dates from 1996. In its own words, “our attorneys have been legal advocates for more than 40 years.”

“Our clients are more than case numbers and court files.”

Our team.

Cicero, France & Alexander, P.C.

  • 01Paul R. Cicero
  • 02Charles P. Alexander
  • 03Chantel R. Bielskis
  • 04Andrew T. Smith
  • 05Kimberly A. Kovanda
  • 06Jacob E. Trotter

(815) 226-7700 · Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 5

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In the Rockford community

“Our community pride extends beyond our office walls.”
  • Greater Rockford Airport Authority Board of Commissioners
  • Rockford Area Habitat For Humanity
  • Burpee Museum of Natural History
  • Spectrum School

In their words.

Two client reviews · Google

“Atty Trotter was patient with me. I am a go get'r and he had to numerous times slow me down with my case. He was right less is better.”
Richard Gresty · Google review, 2025
“Hands down best law office there is. Chantel Bielskis is amazing!”
Tami Ignjatic · Google review, 2023

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Cicero, France & Alexander, P.C.

Hours
Monday to Friday
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday closedHours as listed on Google
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