Steven X. Torrez
About Steven X. Torrez
Steven X. Torrez is a lawyer based in Chicago, IL and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2024. Steven X. Torrez is recognized in the following practice area:
- Chicago, Illinois
- Banking and Finance Law
Current Firm: Goldberg Kohn LTD
Education: University of Illinois College of Law, J.D., graduated 2014
Location: Chicago, IL
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