Purav Bhatt

Being represented by The Law Offices of Purav Bhatt means you are represented by one of the top criminal defense lawyers in Chicago who is well prepared, attentive and here for you. Rest assured that you and your matter will get the individual time and attention you and your matter deserve. As a former Cook County State’s Attorney, Mr. Bhatt has the experience to handle felony and misdemeanor cases, traffic cases and other legal matters as well as an understanding of the prosecution’s goals and objectives. During his time as a prosecutor, Mr. Bhatt successfully tried hundreds of bench and jury trials related to weapons charges, drug offenses, animal crimes, violent crimes, thefts and gang related offenses. Mr. Bhatt’s firsthand experience with the methods of the prosecution translates into success for his clients today. After years working with police officers, detectives and investigators building criminal cases against defendants, Mr. Bhatt has the ability to recognize defects in those cases and build strong defenses for his clients. Trial lawyers offer the most effective criminal, DUI and traffic defense. While negotiations on behalf of our clients often offer successful results, Mr. Bhatt understands that an aggressive and well prepared criminal defense attorney gets the best results for his client because he has the experience and willingness to fight a case from arrest to trial. As a criminal defense attorney who is recognized and respected for his trial skills, Mr. Bhatt is taken seriously by the opposition. Mr. Bhatt is licensed to practice in: State court of Illinois Norther District of Illinois Federal Court Norther District of Illinois Trial Bar Mr. Bhatt is a member of the leading criminal bar associations including: Illinois Bar Association Cook County Bar Association National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Chicago Bar Association

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Illinois

Since 2009

Principal Attorney

The Law Office of Purav Bhatt

2011 - Current

Specializing in Criminal Defense matters in Chicago

Assistant State's Attorney

Cook County State's Attorney

2008 - 2011

Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology

J.D. (2008) | Law

2004 - 2008

Honors: 2x CALI Award Winner - Highest Grade in Class

DePaul University

M.S. (2002) | Computer Science

2000 - 2002

Masters in Computer Science

Loyola University Chicago

B.S. (1998) | Psychology

1994 - 1998

Top 100 Trial Lawyers

National Trial Lawyers Association

2014

Top 40 Under 40

National Trial Lawyers Associations

2014

Rising Stars

Superlawyers

2014

SuperLawyers  # 6295896

Rising Star

2014 - Current

National Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2013 - Current

Cook County Bar Association

Member

2010 - Current

Illinois Bar Associaiton

Member

2010 - Current

Chicago Bar Association

Member

2010 - Current

Certificate of Membership

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Certificate of Membership

Northern District of Illinois

Certificate of Membership

Eastern District of Wisconsin

Certificate of Membership

Central District of Illinois