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Sam Lawrence Amirante

Sam Lawrence Amirante
Experience 4.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 1.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
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  • 40% Criminal Defense
    38 years
  • 35% DUI / DWI
    38 years
  • 15% Violent Crime
    38 years
  • 5% Federal Crime
    38 years
  • 5% Family
    38 years

Contact Information
  • Sam L. Amirante & Associates, PC
    800 E. Northwest Hwy Ste #1000
    Palatine, IL 60074
    Office: 847-934-7444
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Sam L. Amirante, a retired Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County has returned to private practice, where he concentrates in the areas of criminal and civil... more

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Résumé

 

License

38 years since Sam Lawrence Amirante was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Illinois Active 1974 03/06/2012
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Work Experience
Position Duration
Principal at Sam L. Amirante & Associates, PC 2005–present
Associate Judge at Circuit Court of Cook County, State of Illinois 1988–2004

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Loyola University School of Law Juris Doctor 1974
Loyola University Chicago Pre-Medicine BS - Bachelor of Science 1970

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Roast and Toast Award- Dedication and Service Northwest Suburban Bar Association 2010
Leonardo da Vinci Award- Jurisprudence Order of Sons of Italy in America 2002
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Illinois Judges Association
Director and Legal Counsel Italian American Police Association
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Portfolio

Publications
Article Publication Date
George Orwell's 1984 Revisited, Police Abuse of Computers in the 20th Century Loyola Law Review

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