Richard Joseph Albanese

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Richard Joseph Albanese
Level the Playing Field! Put the Knowledge and Experience of a Former Prosecutor on your Side.
5.0 star rating
Excellent Attorney, Knowledgeable and Professional
- a Criminal Defense client
5.0 star rating
Lost hope regained!!!
- DaN, a DUI client

Overview

Avvo Rating

Experience 3.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (30 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • 312-882-1973
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  • Richard Albanese Law Office
    5 South County St.
    First Floor
    Waukegan, IL 60085
    Office: 312-882-1973
    Fax: 847-395-6156
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

Photos (3)

Videos (0)

Reciting the Oath of the Great State of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Swearing in Ceremony
Signing the Wisconsin Roll of Attorneys at the Capital

My name is Richard Albanese and I am an attorney uniquely geographically located to provide exceptional representation to residents of Illinois and Wisconsin.... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Excellent Attorney, Knowledgeable and Professional”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, 5 months ago.

Client Review: Richard is a great attorney and handles himself extremely well in the court room. As an attorney, he has a great blend of personal and professional... more
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5 star rating

“Lost hope regained!!!”

Posted by: DaN, 3 months ago.

Client Review: I was really feeling devastated and felt anger at the 'legal system' due to thinking my case was unsolvable/difficult. Then I meet Richard we sat... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

9 endorsements


Gal Pissetzky

Rick is a tenacious lawyer that gives 100% of his dedication to each and every client he represents. Rick is very aggressive and his knowledge of the... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Gal Pissetzky , Chicago (IL), 8 months ago
Matthew David Keenan

Rick and I have worked together many times over the years. Rick was a prosecutor with the Cook County State's Attorney's office. He was a... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Matthew Keenan , Skokie (IL), 8 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

13 years since Richard Joseph Albanese was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Illinois Active And Authorized To Practice Law 1999 03/06/2012
Wisconsin Active 2010 03/06/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney at Richard Albanese Law Office 2011–present
Arbitrator at Cook County Mandatory Arbitration 2011
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Southern Ilinois School of Law Law Juris Doctorate 1999
Loras College Political Science and International Studies Bachelor of Arts 1995
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Legal Argumentation Finalist Southern Illinois University 1999
Peacekeeping Medal Operation Joint Endeavor NATO 1998
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
In Court Bar Attorney Chicago Bar Association 2011-present
In Court Bar Attorney Cook County Bar Association 2011-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 13
Answers: 313 Legal Answers
4 Best Answers - chosen by asker
42 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
18 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 1 Legal Guide
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Police Courtroom Professionalism TST Training DesPlaines Police Department 2005
A Prosecutor's role in the Criminal Justice System Evanston Citizens Police Academy 2005
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