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The Law Offices of Matthew M. Fakhoury, LLC is a Chicago based Criminal Defense Firm with offices in Chicago, Skokie, and Rolling Meadows, IL.  Attorney Matthew Fakhoury represents clients in the greater Chicago metro area who seek the aggressive defense and knowledge of a former prosecutor.  The Law Offices of Matthew Fakhoury, LLC defends clients charged with Felony, Misdemeanor, DUI and Traffic offenses.  In addition, XpungeChicago is a division of the firm that concentrates on Criminal Record Clearing known as expungements. Mr. Fakhoury is also an adjunct professor at DePaul University where he teaches undergraduate law courses. Please visit or or call.

Strategy and efficient play a big role in legal success. I focus on achievable goals. I settle when possible, and litigate when necessary. If I think a particular legal battle is not worth your time and/or money, I'll tell you so. I approach cases strategically, and commonly win against expensive downtown lawyers billing at rates significantly higher than my own.. Having faced a personal custody battle that culminated in my victory in the Michigan Supreme Court, I know from personal experience the challenges faced by those in divorce and custody disputes.. I've been appointed to the Illinois State Bar Association's Standing Committee on Judicial Evaluations (Cook County); as a member, I participate in evaluating judicial candidates.. While attending law school at Chicago-Kent, I worked for several judges in the Circuit Court of Cook County. I hold a master's degree from Northwestern University, and was a consultant before becoming a lawyer.

Paul Plotnick established his Law Firm in 1979 to provide expert counsel to clients requiring legal assistance with Criminal Law, Real Estate, Divorce and Civil Litigation. Now recognized by Martindale Hubbell with the highest legal ability rating, Paul keeps his finger on the pulse of Chicago's legal community, drawing on his knowledge from various past roles, including Hearing Officer (IL Sec'y of State) and Arbitrator for the Circuit Court of Cook County.A Chicago native, Paul retired from the army with the rank of Staff Sergeant. He went on to serve our community as a Chicago Public School teacher and an Assistant Public Defender. He was admitted as a lawyer in 1974. His professional memberships include numerous local, regional and national Bar Associations including North Suburban, Chicago, Illinois and American. He is also a former Member of the Board of Midwest Federation of Men's ClubsPaul is also a past president of the Beth Hillel Men's Club and past member of the Congregation Board, Hadassah Associate and American Legion Member.

I know that when you have been charged with a crime or if you’ve been living with a criminal record, things may seem hopeless. However, I am committed to you and passionate about making sure you get that second chance that you have a right to. As your expungement attorney, I will make sure you feel confident and empowered as you move into the future.. I know that when clients feel empowered, they are able to more clearly articulate their goals and tell their story. They are able to prepare for and mitigate against potential challenges. Most importantly, when clients feel empowered, they are able to keep moving their lives forward after the case. I will make sure that you fully understand what it will take to reach our goals and what we are doing to reclaim your rights, so you can feel confident and have a positive outlook as we go through the legal process.. You don’t have to be haunted by your criminal past. We can get your record expunged or sealed, so you can move into the future. When we get your record expunged, you will be able to obtain that job, housing, the loan you need, or be accepted to an educational program. You will have the opportunity to shape your future. For an experienced and passionate expungement attorney, contact me today.

I have practiced law in Cook County, Illinois for over 29 years, twenty seven (27) of those years as an assistant state's attorney.  My trial experience (over 55 jury trials and hundreds of bench trials), evidences my skills in the area of trials and litigation and my understsanding of the complexity, importance and effectiveness of the trial process.  From Decmever 2002 to the present I have been assigned to the Skokie Courthouse at the Second Municipal District.  I have served there as a first chair in felony trial courtrooms and as a deputy supervisor.  I currently serve as a first chair in a courtroom.  My responsibilities include management of over 300 felony Chicago Criminal cases, and direct supervision of other Assistant State's Attorneys.  Previously as deputy supervisor in District 2, I supervised 35 attorneys, 5 investigators, and 10 administrative staff members.  From January 1999 to December 2002 I served as a Trial Supervisor in the Juvenile Justice Bureau, Child Protection Division.  In that capacity, my responsibilities included direct supervision of attorneys assigned to six courtrooms dedicated to protection of child victims of abuse and neglect, weekly training for approximately 50 ASA's, and assisting in the preparation and filing of DCFS cases for court involvement.  From 1994 to 1999 I served as a first chair or lead assistant states attorney in several felony trial courtrooms at the Criminal Courts at 26th and California.

I have been a trial attorney for over 20 years.  I began my career as a criminal prosecutor where I tried to verdict over 50 jury trials, including several high-profile murder and DNA evidence cases.  After leaving the prosecutors office I began a civil litigation practice focusing on personal injury and probate lititgation.  I have successly represented injured parties against health care facilities, hospitals, nursing homes, doctors and lawyers, among others.  I take a deep personal interest in my clients and am committed to getting the best results for them.

Foreclosure Defense and Debt Relief Attorney--. Dedicated to protecting individuals and businesses with assertive legal representation.. Practice concentrated on mortgage foreclosure defense, debt relief and real estate.  Experienced civil litigator in financing, technology and other complex commercial matters.

Focused on building lasting relationships, Ben Schneider tailors his legal strategy to the unique needs of each client. As one of the principal attorneys at Schneider & Stone, he focuses on individual Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies, as well as small business Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 cases. Beyond bankruptcy, Ben leads the firm’s divorce and child custody litigation in the collar counties, bringing compassion and resolve to family law disputes. He earned his law degree from John Marshall Law School and enhanced his legal training through advanced programs in Israel and New York. While in law school, Ben was named first alternate to the U.S. Debate Team. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, where he won state and national public speaking titles—including National Champion in Persuasive Speaking—and was twice published in the Interstate Oratorical Association's Great Speeches journal.

Defending individuals and small business in government investigations and litigation. Lisa defends companies, individuals, financial advisors, officers, directors, and others in investigations by SEC, FINRA, and state securities commissioners. Lisa was a Branch Chief in the Division of Enforcement of the SEC, where she handled investigations of financial fraud, offering fraud, insider trading, and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations. She has been successful in resolving government investigations, many times with no charges or substantially reduced charges being brought. Lisa also represents whistleblowers in reporting violations of securities laws through the SEC Office of the Whistleblower program.

Commercial litigation attorney with over twenty-three years experience representing clients in mechanics lien foreclosures, construction disputes, collection actions and corporate matters.

Brigitte Bell, one of the founders and first Co-Presidents of the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois (CLII), has been a mediator and lawyer for over 30 years, focusing her interests and efforts in family law. Brigitte has been actively involved in the conflict resolution field since 1985, teaching conflict resolution at Loyola Law School, DePaul’s School for New Learning, and the Chicago Centers for Family Health, and serving as a Board  member, volunteer mediator, and trainer at the Center for Conflict Resolution (CCR). She speaks nationally and locally about mediation and family law issues (parenting, financial, and policy/process issues). Brigitte currently provides mediation skills training for collaborative professionals through Loyola Law School. Brigitte fervently believes in mediation and Collaborative Law as non-adversarial, problem-solving approaches to divorce and family issues and is committed to practicing in ways that foster respect, self- determination, and constructive resolutions.  She has put this belief into practice by heading up one of the very few family law firms in the country in which all of the attorney-associates are mediators and Collaborative Fellows committed to these approaches.

Alan M Jacob has been licensed to practice law in Illinois since 2007.  He is also admitted to the Northern District of Illinois as a trial attorney and the Eastern District of Wisconsin.  Mr. Jacob has defended numerous DUI charges resulting in not guilty findings. Using tenacity, attention to the details of a police report, field sobriety report, and narrative, Mr. Jacob is able to extract information and use it to formulate a first line of defense.  Alan M Jacob was previously employed by the Cook County Public Defender’s Office.  Prior to that, Alan M Jacob was a Peace Officer in California, a Police Officer in Illinois, and a Deputy Sheriff in Illinois-holding a Peace Officer Certification (POST)-California, a Police Officer Certification-Illinois, and a Deputy Sheriff Certification in Illinois.  During his service, Mr. Jacob received 3 letters of commendation for service above and beyond the call of duty.  Mr. Jacob also honorable served with the United States Marine Corps.