
Matt Fakhoury
The Law Offices of M. Fakhoury, LLCWhen you’re facing tough charges, you need a tough lawyer. Matt Fakhoury is an aggressive criminal defense attorney who will put your needs and your rights first! As a former prosecutor, Mr. Fakhoury knows the legal system from an insider's perspective--and that helps you get the results you deserve. Mr. Fakhoury is also an Adjunct Professor at DePaul University, where he teaches law courses in the undergraduate sociology department. With years of experience as a lawyer and professor, Mr. Fakhoury has tried numerous bench and jury trials for his clients with outstanding results. If you were arrested and charged with a criminal case, contact Attorney Matt Fakhoury to defend your case and defend your name. Call 847-920-4540 or visit ILDefense.com today.
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- DUI & DWI
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- White Collar Crime
- Criminal Record Clearing - Expungements
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Illinois
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Attorney/Owner
- The Law Offices of M. Fakhoury, LLC
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- Adjunct Professor
- DePaul University
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- Adjunct Professor Sociology Department - Criminology, Law & Society
- Administrative Law Judge
- City of Chicago - Department of Administrative Hearings
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- Assistant State's Attorney
- Cook County State's Attorney's Office
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- Saint Louis University School of Law
- J.D. (2005) | Law - Concentration in Criminal Law
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- Honors: Academic Excellence Award Mock Trial Team
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- DePaul University
- B.S. (2002) | Commerce, Finance
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- Honors: Dean's List Honor Role
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- Academic Excellence Award - Criminal Procedure
- Saint Louis University School of Law
- State Bar of Illinois  # 6286132
- Member
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- North West Suburban Bar Association
- Chair - Criminal Law Committee
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- Charges Dropped In Gun Case
- Chicago Tribune
- Clean Slate
- Chicago Tribune
- Charges Dropped in Drive-by Shooting
- Daily Herald
- Hate Crimes, Chicago, IL
- DePaul University
- Adjunct Professor
- DePaul University
- Website
- ILDefense
- Blog
- Chicago Criminal Expungements Blog
- Could You Clear Your Own Criminal Record?
5 November 2019 - How Do You Know if You're Eligible for Expungement?
5 September 2019 - What Types of Juvenile Records Can Be Expunged?
27 August 2019
- Blog
- DomesticDefenseChicago
- How Bad is a Domestic Battery Charge?
12 April 2021 - Do Domestic Violence Cases Ever Get Dismissed in Illinois?
5 April 2021 - What Happens When You Get Charged With Domestic Battery?
29 March 2021