-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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- 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
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- Loyola University Chicago
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- American Trial Academy: Top Tier Lawyers
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- 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.
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- 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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7 August 2020 - When Can a Juvenile Be Charged and Tried as an Adult?
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20 April 2020
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- Q. How do u file a.bill of particular in illinois...28 days will.be up in the 28yh this.month murder case was served
- A: You prepare the document, file it with the Clerk of the Clerk, and serve it on the prosecutor. If this is a Murder case, this is something that a lawyer should do.
- Q. Can police in Illinois interrogate a minor without a adult present
- A: Yes and no. Depends on a variety of factors. I wrote about this on my blog a couple of years ago: https://www.chicagocriminallawyerblog.net/can-a-minor-be-questioned-by-the-police-without-a-lawyer-or-parent-present/
- Q. I live in Illinois. Can I have brass knuckles if I have a concealed carry permit?
- A: No. Brass knuckles are illegal in Illinois. A conceal carry permit does not change that.
