-Over 26 years of experience handling criminal cases in Cook County, DuPage County and Kane County, as well as federal courts as far away as Las Vegas.
-Rated “Superb”, the highest classification possible by AVVO, the organization that rates every attorney in the nation.
-Recognized as one of the "Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers" by The National Trial Lawyers. This designation is only reserved for the “best of the best” and only for a very few distinguished attorneys.
-Named a "Best DWI Attorney" by Best DWI Attorney in 2017.
-Recognized as a "Top 20 Criminal Defense Attorney in Chicago" by Expertise.
-Recognized by The American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys as a "10 Best in Illinois for Client Satisfaction."
-Published author having written Chapter 1 of a book that instructs lawyers how to properly and effectively represent criminal defendants charged with the crime of Identity Theft.
-Awarded the "Top 10 Attorney Award for the State of Illinois" by The National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys.
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- James G. Dimeas & Associates
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- Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyer with 25 years of experience handling criminal cases in Cook County, DuPage County and Kane County.
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- Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
- J.D. (1992)
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- Loyola University Chicago
- B.A. (1989)
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- American Trial Academy: Top Tier Lawyers
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- Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyer In the State of Illinois For the Year 2018
- American Society of Legal Advocates
- Awarded to lawyers who combine stellar legal credentials with a proven commitment to community engagement and the highest professional standards. This award recognizes the exceptional legal talent and early promise among the next generation of great lawyers.
- 10 Best Attorney for Client Satisfaction
- American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
- Recognizing excellence. Helping clients to make wise decisions. Selection criteria focus on attorneys who demonstrate the highest standard of Client Satisfaction.
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- American Bar Association
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- The National Academy Of Criminal Defense Attorneys
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- Chicago Bar Association # 46076
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- American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
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12 May 2021 - Can I Be Arrested For Refusing A Breathalyzer Test?
4 May 2021 - The Victim Doesn’t Want to Cooperate. Will My Case Be Dismissed?
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- Q. Are you entitled to a private investigator for your criminal case? How do you get one?
- A: You do have the right to hire a private investigator. This is something you should talk to your lawyer about. Most experienced criminal defense attorneys have private investigators that they regularly use.
- Q. Why wont they government turn over the grand jury testimony?
- A: The Grand Jury transcripts should be provided to your attorney after you are Arraigned and during the Discovery phase.
- Q. Can I request a copy of a search warrant? Can I request a motion of discovery about a search warrant?
- A: Your lawyer will get a copy of the search warrant, along with the complaint, and any supporting material presented to the Judge who signed the search warrant.
