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Paul Burnson is a defense attorney with Chicago Trusted Attorneys. Paul attended Illinois State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a focus on Constitutional Law. Immediately after graduating from Illinois State, Paul began law school at the John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois.. At John Marshall, Paul was a member of the International Human Rights Clinic, where he and his fellow students counseled numerous clients through the asylum process. In addition, Paul was a member of the Restorative Justice program, where he spent a semester counseling and teaching Restorative Justice practices to teachers and students at Hamline Elementary School. Paul also worked as a law clerk for David M. Smith Attorney at Law, P.C. throughout law school and gained valuable insight and skills that prepared him for practice.. After graduating from John Marshall, Paul was hired as an Associate Attorney with Chicago Trusted Attorneys, where he specializes in traffic violation, aggravated speeding citation, suspended and revoked drivers license, DUI, misdemeanor, and felony matters.. Paul has successfully represented clients with a litany of charges, spanning from simple traffic tickets to Class X Felony drug cases resulting in complete dismissal of charges. Clients with specialty licenses such as a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) trust Paul to protect their driving record so they can continue to financially provide for their families. Paul vigorously defends his clients and leaves no stone unturned. He has won numerous cases in which his client’s livelihood was on the line and a positive result seemed impossible.

Mark Almanza earned his law degree from The University of Chicago Law School. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana. Mr. Almanza also proudly served in the United States Air Force. The military service taught him the value of discipline, unshakeable integrity, and excellence in all his work that he upholds today.

I am a litigator with substantial trial experience in a variety of complex matters. My focus is on work related injuries, personal injury and criminal defense. I also have substantial experience handling business litigation and transactional work incuding representing clients in both residential and commerical real estate deals and representing clients in the purchase and sale of their business.

Former Chicago Police Officer- Born and raised on Chicago’s Northside, Dan followed in his father’s footsteps, becoming a Chicago police officer and working as a member of Chicago’s Police Department for nearly ten years receiving numerous awards, including a Distinguished Service Award for his role in the shooting apprehension of a dangerous offender. During his tenure on the CPD, he attended night school and earned a Masters Degree in Criminal Justice from Lewis University, then enrolled in law school and earned his Juris Doctorate from DePaul University College of Law.. Former Prosecutor- After earning his law degree, Dan left the CPD and went to work as a Cook County Prosecutor for the following four years. As an assistant state’s attorney, he began by prosecuting DUIs and his continuous hard work and success saw him promoted to the Felony Narcotics Unit where he handled street level and long-term conspiracy cases. He spent his final year in the Felony Trial Division, prosecuting violent crimes including armed robberies, criminal sexual assaults and murders, serving as lead attorney in over 100 trials and further developing his expertise as a litigator and an aggressive advocate.. Former In-house Attorney For the Fraternal Order of the opportunity to serve as in-house counsel for the Fraternal Order of Police, Dan left the state’s attorney office and presided over Chicago Lodge #7 for the ensuing five years. His diverse practice involved the representation of hundreds of officers in criminal, civil, labor and administrative proceedings throughout his five year tenure at the FOP.

While attending school at the University of Dayton School of Law, I focused on gaining as much practical experience as possible.  Clubs and the Law Review sounded nice on paper, but I wanted the practical experience you just cannot get in school.  I initially clerked for a small civil litigation firm.  Later, I worked closely with a solo criminal defense attorney on a variety of cases ranging from traffic violations to rape.  During this time, I learned the fundamentals of being an effective criminal defense advocate.Upon graduating law school, I came back home to Chicago to study for the bar exam.  I quickly inserted myself in the criminal defense arena by joining the Chicago Bar Association’s Criminal Defense Committee as well as the Young Lawyers Section.  At the same time, I was reaching out to every Chicago defense attorney to volunteer my time and learn new skills.  I've had the opportunity to try a variety of cases including a felon in possession of a handgun jury, and a murder jury.Currently, my practice is located in the West Loop of Chicago.  I focus on criminal law, although I take on any case that involves complex litigation.  I love getting in front of a judge or jury.  When I am not practicing, I like to volunteer my time as a mentor to local youth on probation.

Michael Chomiak has been practicing criminal defense law for over 10 years. Since leaving the State's Attorney's Office in 2003, he has defended countless clients throughout the Illinois in both State and Federal Court.

The Prusak Law Group handles all criminal matters ranging from simple traffic, DUI, and misdemeanor cases to all felony cases including weapons charges, complex narcotics, armed robbery, attempted murder, kidnapping, sexual assault, and murder.. Ms. Prusak has been a criminal defense attorney for over twenty years.  Her early years were spent on the Homicide Task Force at the Public Defender's Office.  There she defended over twenty-five murder cases, many resulting in verdicts of not guilty or guilty of a lesser crime.  She has defended hundreds of misdemeanor and felony cases, many of which have been dismissed in her client's favor at the pre-trial stage.. In addition to her work, Ms. Prusak has spent many years with the Illinois State Defender's Office training new attorneys statewide.  She has also been an adjunct professor teaching trial advocacy at the College of Law at DePaul University.  She has recently finished a two year term as a Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor of Law, during which she directed the Misdemeanor Clinic.  There she taught third year law students, using real cases, how to defend a sucecssful case from start to finish.. Ms. Prusak is available for free legal consultation.  She can be contacted twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, at her business phone number.  Pricing and fees depend on the case.  Her fees are reasonable and monthly payment plans are always available.

I have over 27 years experience on the defense side in dealing in all Cook County Criminal Trial Courts, Misdemeanor Trial Courts, Felony Branch Courts, Suburban Courts, Misdemeanor Branch Courts, Traffic Courts, Illinois Appellate Court, Illinois Supreme Court, Federal District Court, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court.. I am licensed to practice in all Illinois State Courts and Federal District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.. I successfully represented clients charged with first degree murder to narcotics possession to criminal trespass to speeding.  I believe every client has constitutional rights that need to be proctected.. I provide reasonable fees and honest representation for all.. I realize that most clients and their family members have not dealt with the criminal justice system.  This leaves them feeling scared and confused.  I am familiar with the criminal justice system, the judges, and the prosecutors.  I have an excellent working relationship with the courts, and I strive to offer the best representation possible to my clients.. In the wake of the recent immigration frenzy over the last few years, I have been growing an immigration practice.  I have counseled many clients in obtaining legal status in the United States.  I have helped U.S. citizens that marry foreign spouses, I have assisted in asylum related cases, change of status situations, work authorizations, and employment-based immigration and naturalization.  I have appeared at the USCIS and U.S. Immigration Court.

Mr. O'Mara puts more three decades of experience to work on behalf of our firm's clients. Mr. O'Mara understands how the other side thinks, the approaches taken by prosecutors and the strategies available to counteract those approaches. He has spent decades successfully defending thousands of clients just like you.Mr. O'Mara's successes in and out of the courtroom have earned him the respect of his peers in the legal profession. They have selected him for inclusion in the New Jersey Super Lawyers publication every year since 2005. Only 5 percent of attorneys in New Jersey earn this prestigious recognition. Further, he has been awarded the "10 Best" Client Satisfaction Award by the American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys while also enjoying a 10.0 rating from AVVO.

LESLIE B. POSNOCK is a partner in the law firm of Schwartz & Posnock. Ms. Posnock, an attorney since 1984, is licensed in the State and Federal Courts of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and California. Ms. Posnock is a former public defender in Philadelphia and New Jersey and has extensive trial experience. Ms. Posnock has represented individuals in hundreds of cases, involving charges of murder, drugs, sexual assault, mail fraud, wire fraud, theft, forgery, kidnapping, robbery, assault, burglary, Municipal Court matters (including traffic ticket defense), and driving under the influence cases. She has successfully litigated numerous appeals and petitions for post-conviction relief. She has also represented witnesses before Federal and State Grand Juries, and has obtained expungements for her clients.. Ms. Posnock was trial and appellate counsel in State of New Jersey v. Alex Grant, an important case in which her client’s indictment for murder was dismissed by the New Jersey Appellate Division. This case has been cited in numerous law review articles, subsequent legal cases, and the New Jersey Court Rules with respect to the right to the presentation of fair and unbiased grand jury testimony.. Ms. Posnock has lectured on criminal law topics to the Bar Association of San Francisco Young Lawyers Division, and has written articles on criminal law topics, including “A Model Code of Conduct,” Business Crimes Bulletin, Compliance and Litigation, Vol. 1, No. 3, April 1994. While a student at the University of Pennsylvania, Ms. Posnock worked for the Hon. A. Leon Higginbotham, Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.. Education: University of Pennsylvania, BA History, Cum Laude graduate (1981); American University, Juris Doctor (1984), recipient of Dean’s Award for Professional Responsibility as Outstanding Student in the Criminal Trial Clinical Program.. Bar Admissions: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, California, United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, United States District Court for the Northern District of California, United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

I have over 32 years of trial experience and I am prepared to assist you. I have personally represented over 15,000 clients and I promise I will not assign your case to another attorney.. My background alllows me to see the significant underpinnings of the State's case including why you were detained, and if you were profiled or your rights to privacy were violated.

Our firm is dedicated to protecting your rights and advocating for you. Whether you are facing a criminal charge or suffering from a personal injury, having a knowledgeable and experienced attorney who takes the time to understand your situation can be the difference between a favorable result and a devastating one. We can help.. As a frequent lecturer to workers on the workers' compensation program, Adam Weisberg has an intimate familiarity with the program that allows us to go to bat for you to see that you receive the benefits you are entitled to.

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