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Frank Cece Jr.

Experienced and Aggressive Criminal Trial Lawyer

34 years of experience
Appeals & Appellate, Criminal Law, Domestic Violence ...
Illinois

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Biography

Mr. Cece, a former prosecutor, has practiced criminal law almost exclusively for nearly 20 years. Mr. Cece handles serious felonies ranging from drug offenses and weapons to capital murder cases.

Mr. Cece also defends with success serious traffic offenses, such as DUI, Suspended/Revoked License, Reckless Driving and Reckless Homicide cases.

Practice Areas

Appeals & Appellate: Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals

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

Insurance Claims: Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance

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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Illinois
Since 1991

7th Circuit
Since 2005

Professional Experience

Owner: Cece Law Office; 2002 - Current; Private Criminal Defense practice in Chicago since 2002. Experienced and aggressive trial lawyer and former prosecutor who gets results!

Assistant State's Attorney: Cook County State's Attorney's Office; 1992 - 2002; prosecuted thousands of cases, including all misdemeanor and felony crimes for 10 years. Last position held at the SAO was First Chair in the Felony Trial Division at 26th and California where I supervised and trained other prosecutors, and handled serious felony cases including murders and capital cases. Also assigned to the Criminal Appeals Division where i drafted Appellate Briefs and also argued before the Illinois Appellate Court (1st District)