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Peter T. Sadelski is a civil rights and employment law attorney licensed in Illinois, dedicated to protecting individual rights and pursuing justice in cases of misconduct and discrimination. He focuses on police misconduct, employment law, constitutional law, and privacy violation matters, representing clients who face challenging legal issues where their fundamental rights are at risk.

He understands how deeply civil rights violations can affect a person’s life, both personally and professionally. He works closely with his clients, offering strategic legal guidance and compassionate support throughout their cases. Whether dealing with workplace discrimination, wrongful termination, harassment, unlawful police conduct, or other civil rights violations, he is committed to ensuring that every client’s voice is heard and their rights are upheld.

Beyond courtroom advocacy, he is passionate about helping his clients understand their legal situations. He believes that knowledge and clarity are essential for navigating legal challenges, so he takes the time to explain the legal process, possible outcomes, and strategies for pursuing justice.

His approach involves thorough legal research, practical problem-solving, and, when necessary, assertive representation. He is dedicated to holding individuals and institutions accountable for civil rights violations and strive to achieve meaningful outcomes that provide justice and accountability.

As the founder of Sadelski Law, he has been honored to be recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star.

Background

Peter T. Sadelski is a Chicago-born civil rights attorney fluent in Polish. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Illinois State University and his Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law. After four years at a respected Chicago civil rights firm, he founded Sadelski Law.

Achievements

Peter’s recent significant achievements include:

• Selected to the Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Stars list in 2025 and 2026—an honor held by only 2.5% of attorneys under the age of 40 licensed to practice law in Illinois.
• Delivering winning plaintiff-side arguments that persuaded courts to rule in his favor, strengthening Illinois and federal case law.
• Generating millions of dollars for clients through settlements and judgments.

Jurisdiction

Peter is licensed to practice law in:

• Illinois
• Northern District of Illinois
• Central District of Illinois
• Southern District of Illinois
• United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit