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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.

Mr. Gambacorta was born, March 12, 1971 in Evanston, Illinois, not too far from Northwestern University flagship campus.  He attended high school at Loyola Academy, in Wilmette, Illinois, attended college at the University of Arizona with a major in history and a split minor in political science/economics, went on to graduate school at the University of Illinois at Chicago with a major in secondary education, and finally attended The Columbus School of Law, The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. for his legal education.. During law school, Mr. Gambacorta worked for the U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Maritime and International Law drafting appeals concerning disciplinary action against merchant mariners, researched the daily enforcement of federal law in the areas of drug interdiction, immigration, marine environmental protection, marine safety, living marine resource law, and general federal laws applicable at sea and performed legal research involving the amount of evidence necessary to rebut a presumption of negligence in maritime law.  He also drafted a detailed legal memo useful in addressing the issue whenever it arises in a U.S. Coast Guard administrative proceeding.. Mr. Gambacorta also worked as a Legal Specialist for International Labor Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Office of International Labor Affairs.  At the State Department, Mr. Gambacorta conducted domestic and United Nations legislative research of statutory mandates and assisted in the formulation of statutory construction guidelines to guide upper management on the eligibility criteria used in U.S. statutes to mandate conditioning of aid and trade benefits, outlined relevant legal issues and approaches in solving problems related to maritime port security and negotiated with representatives of the International Labor Organization the effect of revised maritime treaties on workers' legal rights.  Mr. Gambacorta further researched international maritime law and domestic immigration law to inform U.S. Government participation in negotiations to revise maritime treaties to expedite use of crews by shipping industry insofar as may be consistent with the requirements of U.S. immigration law, drafted response letters to Congressional inquiries pertaining to international labor human rights legal issues and instructed non-legal personnel in legislative historical research.  In 2002, he received the U.S. Department of State award for professional contributions to U.S. efforts to promote respect for rule of law and human rights worldwide.. After graduation from law school, Mr. Gambacorta came back to Illinois and successfully passed the Illinois bar exam.  Mr. Gambacorta did not practice immigration law immediately after he became a licensed attorney.  Rather, he worked at a commercial law firm, Shelist and Schwartz, LLP where he evaluated, managed, and litigated matters pertaining to class action and commercial litigation.  Caseload commonly involved consumer fraud and deceptive practices; fraudulent schemes involving business/corporate, healthcare, medical billing, insurance, and bank/trustee/lender; whistleblower (Qui Tam) litigation; and execution on large judgments and awards.  Mr. Gambacorta researched and drafted, legal briefs, motions for summary judgments, and motions for bad faith and sanctions, as well as responses to affirmative defenses, motions to dismiss, and motions for summary judgments.  He prepared Disclosure Statements in Qui Tam matters involving criminal schemes resulting in kickbacks and double-billing for Medicare/Medicaid services and interviewed clients in connection with drafting Qui Tam Disclosure Statements.. After Shelist and Schwartz, LLP, Mr. Gambacorta worked for another commercial law firm where he represented clients in state courts in a wide range of commercial disputes including: contract; fiduciaries; negligence; employment contracts; slander and defamation; post-judgment collection via supplementary proceedings; preliminary and permanent injunctive relief; and representation of union members engaged in disciplinary misconduct. He also researched and drafted substantive and procedural issues pertaining to pleadings, motions, discovery requests, citations to discover assets on third parties, and legal memoranda, including trial briefs.  He has also has extensive written discovery, deposition, and motion practice experience, including appearances before arbitrators in mandatory arbitration proceedings.. In 2006, Mr. Gambacorta decided to go back to the area of law where his heart is, immigration and nationality law.  He has successfully defended many foreign nationals in immigration court and who were subject to deportation as a result of either criminal and/or immigration violations.  Mr. Gambacorta additionally has successfully handles waiver cases to enable those foreign nationals who are forever barred from coming to the United States to reunite with their families here.. Mr. Gambacorta spends considerable amount of time in Southeast Asia (Thailand, Philippines, and Vietnam) where he advises clients on consular processing as well as a host of other immigration legal issues.  He is licensed in Arizona and Illinois and when not practicing law spends family time with his spouse and 7 year old daughter.  Mr. Gambacorta enjoys reading, traveling, running, cooking, learning about different cultures and languages and walking through airports and train stations.

Lakshmi has successfully represented numerous individuals and companies through various complex immigration pathways. She has exclusively practiced immigration and nationality law for more than a decade. Lakshmi’s attention to detail, responsiveness and ability to resolve issues has shaped her strong reputation. Furthermore, Lakshmi understands the needs of immigrants as her family immigrated to the United States from Tamil Nadu, India. Lakshmi is fluent in Tamil.. Lakshmi received her law degree from the University of Missouri – Columbia and a bachelors degree from the University of Illinois, Urbana – Champaign, where she was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa society and graduated cum laude. Lakshmi is admitted to practice law in Illinois and before the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals (federal court). As our immigration laws are federal in nature, Lakshmi is able to assist clients in all 50 states in the United States and worldwide.. Lakshmi is recognized as an Illinois Super Lawyer in the field of Immigration and Nationality Law, has a 10.0 AVVO lawyer rating, was elected to be a Delegate to the Democratic National Convention and has been featured in various articles for her expertise in immigration law. Lakshmi is a frequent presenter on immigration law topics within the community and serves on non-profit boards, volunteers through her children’s schools and serves as pro-bono counsel for clients in need.. Lakshmi is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Chicago Bar Association (CBA), Provisors and a member of Northshore LAW, a collaborative of women attorneys.

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 over ten years of experience providing the highest quality of legal services to individuals, families and employers in need of immigration assistance. As the Vice President of Immigration Law Associates PC, I rely on the depth of my experience and dedication to the immigrant community, to ensure that the firm competently represents the interests of its clients, with professionalism and skill necessary to achieve their immigration goals.. I concentrate my practice on family and employment-based sponsorship, as well as complex citizenship matters. My practice focuses on all aspects usual and customary to the acquisition of work visas and permanent residence status for scientists, scholars, engineers, investors, religious workers, business professionals and other workers. Additionally, my firm provides requisite I-9 and H-1B compliance training including internal audits for employers.. A native Polish speaker and an immigrant myself, I enjoy assisting the many immigrant communities throughout the United States to realize their dreams of living and working in this country.  I am a weekly guest on Chicago’s Polish radio (Polski FM 92.7) and a frequent presenter at various immigration-related seminars at educational institutions, churches and professional and community organizations.

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.

David Freydin is a Chicago bankruptcy attorney and founder of The Law Offices of David Freydin. David has been licensed to practice law in Illinois since 2005 and focuses his practice on representing clients in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases.. David has helped thousands of clients to file for bankruptcy and discharged liabilities totaling hundreds of millions of dollars. David prides himself in his ability to be attentive, considerate and personal with each and every client that he represents. He pledges to treat each situation with respect and dignity.. David resides in Chicago with his wife and their three children.

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.