On Wednesday, December 10, 2025, the Administrator of the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission filed a complaint against attorney Vincent E. Solano, alleging multiple instances of misconduct. The complaint, filed by Administrator Lea S. Gutierrez through her attorney Richard Gleason, outlines three counts of alleged violations of the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Vincent E. Solano,” with case number 2025PR00069.
Count I centers on allegations that Solano failed to refund an unearned fee to a client identified as J.S. According to the complaint, J.S. paid Solano $2,400 on August 31, 2022, for legal services including property transfer via deed, filing pleadings in a domestic relations matter, and drafting a will. The complaint alleges that as of August 16, 2023, Solano had not performed any of the agreed-upon work and refused to refund the fee. The complaint further states that Solano allegedly sent J.S. threatening and offensive text messages. It is also alleged that Solano offered J.S. a partial refund and additional legal representation in exchange for withdrawing the ARDC complaint, an offer he allegedly did not fulfill. This conduct is alleged to violate Rules 1.3, 1.16(d), and 8.4(h) of the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct.
Count II involves an incident on March 5, 2023, where Solano was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. The complaint states that a Lisle Police Officer stopped Solano for driving without headlights and observed signs of intoxication. A subsequent breathalyzer test revealed a blood alcohol level of .309. On March 26, 2025, Solano pled guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol. He was later sentenced to 30 days in jail, two years of misdemeanor probation, and ordered to pay $3,731 in fees and fines. The terms of his probation include substance abuse counseling, victim impact panel attendance, alcohol monitoring, and drug testing. This conduct is alleged to violate Rule 8.4(b) of the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct.
Count III alleges that Solano converted $10,000 in client funds and acted dishonestly. The complaint states that N.O. retained Solano on May 21, 2024, to investigate theft from N.O.’s business, providing a $10,000 retainer. The complaint alleges that Solano deposited the funds into his firm’s operating account and subsequently used the money for personal and business expenses. It is alleged that Solano did not have authorization to use the funds. The complaint further alleges that on July 13, 2024, Solano provided N.O. with a false billing statement claiming the original retainer was $25,000. N.O. terminated Solano on July 14, 2024, and requested a refund, which Solano allegedly refused. This conduct is alleged to violate Rules 1.15(a), 1.16(d), and 8.4(c) of the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct.
The Administrator has requested that the matter be referred to a panel of the Hearing Board of the Commission for a hearing and subsequent disciplinary recommendations.
According to Avvo, Mr. Solano is a criminal defense lawyer in Lisle, IL. He acquired his law license in Illinois in 1992.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
