About
Isabelle Abbott is a trial attorney whose practice is grounded in zealous advocacy, strategic litigation, and a steadfast commitment to protecting individual rights. She brings a disciplined, trial-focused approach to every case, informed by her experience in criminal practice and complex administrative litigation.
Isabelle began her career in public defense, representing clients in misdemeanor and traffic cases with the Cook County Public Defender’s Office. She later joined the Illinois Commerce Commission, serving as a Staff Attorney in the Office of General Counsel’s Trial Section and as a Policy Advisor to a sitting Commissioner. In these roles, she litigated contested matters before the Commission, collaborated on complex rate cases, including Illinois’s largest gas rate increase in history, and represented the Commission in utility-related litigation. Her regulatory and trial experience provides her experience in cross-examining experts, navigating technical records, and litigating under intense scrutiny - skills she used in criminal defense before coming to the Firm and now brings directly into the courtroom on behalf of the Toney Law Firm clients.
Isabelle earned her Juris Doctor from Chicago-Kent College of Law, where she was on the Dean’s List, and received numerous honors, including the CALI Excellence for the Future Award for Ethics and Advocacy, and the Dean’s Distinguished Public Service Award. While in law school, she served as a Submissions Editor for the Journal of Environmental and Energy Law, was a Teaching Assistant for Evidence, competed on the Trial Team, and served as Research Assistant focusing on criminal law and legal ethics. She graduated Cum Laude from Loyola University of Chicago with her Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Policy, Global and International Studies/Theology.
Isabelle approaches every case with thorough preparation, clear communication, and enthusiastic courtroom advocacy, bringing a practical and principled perspective to criminal defense representation.
Isabelle is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the American Bar Association’s Leadership Development Program. She previously volunteered her criminal defense skills for the National Lawyers Guild.
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What Our Clients Say
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"Extremely satisfied"
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"Satisfied!"
If it wasn’t for her and her plan, I'd be in jail, away from my kids.
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Why Choose Our Team?
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Highly RecommendedOur attorneys consistently receive glowing reviews from their past clients. Client dedication and obtaining optimal results attribute to the success we have had with our clients.
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A Focus of Client CareIt is very important to us that our clients get treated as a person and not a case. We create personalized solutions that help us focus on getting the result you deserve.
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