Michael Navigato, a 1986 graduate of Addison Trail High School, received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Loyola University, Chicago in 1990. Thereafter, Mr. Navigato attended law school at Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law where he earned his law degree with distinction. He began his practice as a sole practitioner in November 1993 and in August 1994, he became an associate in the law firm of Laraia & Hubbard, P.C. in Wheaton, Illinois. From February 2003 until December 2022, Michael was a partner in the law firm of Bochte, Kuzniar & Navigato, P.C.
In 2013 the Illinois Supreme Court appointed Mr. Navigato as a member of the Illinois Supreme Court Committee on Character and Fitness for the Second Judicial Circuit where he served an eight (8) year term. He is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, the DuPage County Bar Association, and the Kane County Bar Association. Mr. Navigato has been a lecturer for seminars presented by the Kane County Bar Association. He also volunteered his time as a coach in Geneva and Wasco from 2004 through 2012.
Practice Areas:
Civil Litigation
Commercial and Residential Real Estate
Family Law
Business law
Criminal Defense
Professional Associations and Memberships:
Member of Committee on Character and Fitness, Second Judicial District, 2013 - 2021
Kane County Bar Association, Member
Illinois State Bar Association, Member
DuPage County Bar Association, Member
American Bar Association, Member