Sara L. Bendoff

Sara attended Illinois State University where she studied politics and government and philosophy. At Illinois State University, Sara was involved in numerous extra-curricular activities, including The Political Science Club and the Illinois State University Mock Trial Team. Upon graduation, Sara enrolled in The John Marshall Law School. As a law student, Sara received academic honors, received numerous individual and team awards at mock trial competitions, and served as Associate Barrister of The Trial Advocacy and Alternative Dispute Resolution Honors Executive Board. She also served as an Oral Advocacy Teaching Assistant for Lawyering Skills I. During law school, Sara worked for a prestigious personal injury law firm in Chicago. Sara obtained first-hand experience in cases involving medical malpractice, and nursing home negligence. These experiences allowed Sara to gain extensive knowledge of personal injury discovery and litigation. Sara was also an extern for the Honorable Judge Irwin J. Solganick in the Law Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County. There, she was able to observe numerous personal injury trials, analyze pre-trial motions, and gain valuable insight into the world of civil litigation. In May of 2013, Sara received her Juris Doctorate from the John Marshall School of Law and graduated with a certificate of specialty in Alternative Dispute Resolution. In 2013, Sara joined John Malm & Associates, P.C. Sara represents individuals and families who have been injured due to the fault of others. Sara is passionate about representing clients who have been victims of medical malpractice and automobile accidents. Professional Philosophy Sara is dedicated to achieving a recovery for her clients who have suffered injuries due to the fault of others. Sara understands how important open communication with her clients is to their peace of mind during this difficult time. " If you've been the victim of any kind of injury at someone else's hands, this process can be overwhelming and frightening. It's important my clients understand what steps we take for them and why we do so. Making sure my client's questions are answered always puts them at ease." Non-Legal Activities Sara enjoys spending time with her friends and family. In her leisure time, she enjoys trying new restaurants, seeing live music, and reading. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Sara L. Bendoff included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Best Cross-Examination, National Trial Advocacy Competition, 2012 Best Advocate, National Trial Competition, 2013 Other Sources of Feedback About Sara L. Bendoff Included on the 2026Illinois Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2023 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2022 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2020 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2019 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2018 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2017 Illinois Super Lawyers list

• Illinois, 2013

• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
• Illinois State Bar Association
• DuPage County Bar Association