-Over 26 years of experience handling criminal cases in Cook County, DuPage County and Kane County, as well as federal courts as far away as Las Vegas.
-Rated “Superb”, the highest classification possible by AVVO, the organization that rates every attorney in the nation.
-Recognized as one of the "Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers" by The National Trial Lawyers. This designation is only reserved for the “best of the best” and only for a very few distinguished attorneys.
-Named a "Best DWI Attorney" by Best DWI Attorney in 2017.
-Recognized as a "Top 20 Criminal Defense Attorney in Chicago" by Expertise.
-Recognized by The American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys as a "10 Best in Illinois for Client Satisfaction."
-Published author having written Chapter 1 of a book that instructs lawyers how to properly and effectively represent criminal defendants charged with the crime of Identity Theft.
-Awarded the "Top 10 Attorney Award for the State of Illinois" by The National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys.
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- James G. Dimeas & Associates
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- Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyer with 25 years of experience handling criminal cases in Cook County, DuPage County and Kane County.
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- Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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- Loyola University Chicago
- B.A. (1989)
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- American Trial Academy: Top Tier Lawyers
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- Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyer In the State of Illinois For the Year 2018
- American Society of Legal Advocates
- Awarded to lawyers who combine stellar legal credentials with a proven commitment to community engagement and the highest professional standards. This award recognizes the exceptional legal talent and early promise among the next generation of great lawyers.
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- The National Academy Of Criminal Defense Attorneys
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- Q. I'm on TASC probation and I'm wondering if while I'm on it does the charge I got it for show up on an employment backrou
- A: The case should appear on a background search since everything that happens in Court is a matter of public record until, and unless you expunge the case. You have to wait at least 5 years after your TASC Probation is successfully completed before you are eligible to file a Petition to Expunge.
- Q. Can my son, be released with a charge of residential burglary. He is in city jail now. Bond $50,000.
- A: Unless there's an outstanding warrant out there, he should be released from jail upon posting of the Bond. If he violates any of the terms of his release, his Bond may be revoked and he goes back to jail.
- Q. Are you entitled to a private investigator for your criminal case? How do you get one?
- A: You do have the right to hire a private investigator. This is something you should talk to your lawyer about. Most experienced criminal defense attorneys have private investigators that they regularly use.
