Criminal defense cases in Chicago typically resolve within 2 to 18 months, depending on case complexity, court schedules, and whether the matter proceeds to trial.
Chicago Court Backlog
The Cook County court system often manages a backlog ranging from 500 to 3,000 criminal cases, reflecting both new filings and ongoing matters.
Criminal Defense Chicago Filing Volume
Estimated monthly criminal case filings in Chicago range from 700 to 1,800, based on recent public court data.
Criminal Defense Case Outcomes
Resolution rates vary: approximately 25% of cases resolve before formal charges, 35% after filing but before trial, and about 10% result in favorable trial outcomes for defendants.
212 West Washington Street # 1504 , Chicago , Illinois 60606
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
I place a strong emphasis on providing my clients with personalized attention and responsive legal service. I treat every client with respect, care and compassion and work my hardest to develop innovative and winning strategies for each client’s legal problems.
Joel Gould has more than 30 years of experience defending clients in the Chicago-land area and surrounding counties against a wide range of criminal charges, including DUI, gun crimes, drug crimes, and felonies. Mr. Gould is an experienced trial attorney who has handled thousands of cases and more than 400 trials. In 2014, he was named by The National Trial Lawyers as one of the "Top 100 DUI Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers." Membership into The National Trial Lawyers is by invitation only and extended to those attorneys who exemplify superior qualifications, trial results, and leadership in their respective state. In 2013, Mr. Gould was also named as one of the “Top 100 DUI Attorneys in the State of Illinois” by the National Advocacy of DUI Defense. The National Advocacy for DUI Defense recognizes and selects those it has determined are the nation’s best private DUI attorneys in the nation. In addition to criminal law matters, Mr. Gould also handles cases involving personal injury, medical malpractice, and worker's compensation. He has helped recover millions of dollars for his clients and their families in cases ranging from motor vehicle and construction accidents to nursing home abuse and wrongful death.. Mr. Gould is a graduate of the John Marshall Law School and was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1981. He is married and has three sons. For a free consultation, contact Joel Gould at his downtown office at 205 W. Randolph Street or his neighborhood office on Belmont Avenue.
900 West Jackson Blvd, Suite 5-East , Chicago , Illinois 60607
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
James F. DiQuattro is an accomplished criminal defense attorney practicing in Chicago, IL. With over a decade of experience handling both misdemeanors and felonies, he offers comprehensive representation at both the state and federal levels including sex crimes, drug crimes, violent crimes, DUI/DWIs, white collar crimes and more. When dealing with situations like this, where potential penalties such as large fines, imprisonment, or probation may arise, it is crucial to ensure you have proper legal representation. James DiQuattro is seasoned that will provide aggressive and dedicated representation.. To schedule your consultation with the Chicago attorney, visit his website and reach out through the online contact form or a quick phone call.
Nick Albukerk is the founder and principal attorney of Albukerk & Associates. He leads our firm in representing clients who struggle with a wide range of litigation and trial matters throughout Chicagoland. His confidence and effectiveness in the courtroom is based on the durability of his investigations and the evidence he brings forth in support of his clients, no matter what legal matter has affected their lives.
There are a lot of lawyers who know the law and are good lawyers.. Unfortunately, there are very few great lawyers. A great lawyer is someone who not only knows the law but also takes the time to listen to the client, understand the client's problem, develop a solution tailored to the client's needs and then deliver the solution to the client. The solution may not always involve legal action. Sometimes what the client needs is someone to listen and a word of advice.. I pride myself on being a lawyer who takes the time to listen to my clients. I do that because I learned that unless a lawyer learns to care about what the client is saying, a lawyer will not be effective in fashioning a good solution. And by learning to care, I found that I have become a better lawyer and more effective in helping the people that seek me out to help them with their problems. That often means that I am taking some legal action on behalf of my clients. When I do that, I achieve my clients' objectives. I can proudly say that I have never let a client down. But sometimes my help means that I am advising some non-legal solution. Because my clients know that I genuinely care about them, they take my advice and value it.. My track record of legal successes which includes dozends of jury trial victories along with my capacity to listen, care, fight when necessary, or offer a word advice, keeps clients coming back and referring others.
For the greater part of the past two decades, Gal Pissetzky devotes his life to defending the rights of those accused with a variety of state and federal criminal felony charges. Mr. Pissetzky has taken over 100 cases to trial both before a jury and before a judge. He has litigated countless motions in which law enforcement violated his client's Constitutional rights. Mr. Pissetzky has handled multi-issue complex trials and appeals. He has argued before the Illinois Supreme Court, as well as numerous Illinois and Federal Appellate Courts. His practice focuses only on defending clients accused of federal crimes, white collar crimes, sex offenses, large-scale drug crimes, and violent crimes such as murder, attempted murder and gun offenses.. He has been vigorously representing clients in both the state and federal court systems. Located in Chicago, he represents clients throughout Illinois and the country. Mr. Pissetzky prides himself on providing superior client service. He is truly dedicated to protecting the rights of his clients and preserving their future.. Mr. Pissetzky combines his vast legal knowledge with his superior understanding of the court systems to provide the best possible defense for his clients. He will listen to his clients, conduct a thorough and comprehensive investigation, and analyze the applicable law in light of the specific facts in order to pursue the best defense possible.. Mr. Pissetzky is a well-respected member of the legal community. He has represented many clients in high-profile cases, and is frequently quoted in the press. He regularly appears on TV as the legal consultan/advisor regarding high profile criminal cases. He was named one of Illinois' Rising Stars 2011™ by Super Lawyers ®magazine, as well as one of the "10 Best Client Satisfaction" attorneys by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, and "Top 100 Trial Lawyers: Illinois" by The American Trial Lawyers Association.. Mr. Pissetzky began his successful career as a defense attorney in 2002 after spending four years with the Cook County State Attorney's Office. He obtained his J.D. from the John Marshall Law School. He is a member of the Illinois Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
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