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Richard Joseph Albanese

Richard Joseph Albanese
Experience 3.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (30 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • 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
  • Spanish

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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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Speeding Ticket in Racine Cty”

Posted by: Eric, about 1 month ago.

Client Review: I found Richard Albanese via Google Search. I sent him a detailed email of what happened during my traffic stop. The next day he responded with... more
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5 star rating

“Traffic Ticket Resolved”

Posted by: Jeff, 4 months ago.

Client Review: After hearing horror stories about the court system in Illinois I retained Attorney Albanese to resolve a Traffic ticket. I have never had any... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

16 endorsements


David Scott Olshansky

I have known Mr. Albabese as both a prosecutor/opposing counsel, and now, as a private defense attorney. His knowledge and skill are of the highest... more

Endorsement from lawyer: David Olshansky , Chicago (IL), 2 months ago
Purav Bhatt

Mr. Albanese is a strong advocate for his clients. He is held in high regard by attorneys on both sides of the bench. As a former prosecutor he is... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Purav Bhatt , Lincolnwood (IL), 3 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

14 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 05/02/2013
Wisconsin Good Standing 2010 04/08/2013

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
President at Richard Albanese Law Office 2011–present
Arbitrator at Cook County Mandatory Arbitration 2011–2012
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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
Mock trial judge and legal educator Northwest Suburban Bar Association 2013–present
In Court Bar Attorney Chicago Bar Association 2011–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 13
Answers: 311 Legal Answers
4 Best Answers - chosen by asker
50 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
19 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 2 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Issues North Of the Border: What Every Illinois DUI and Traffic Practitioner Should Know About Wisconsin Laws Lake County Docket 2013

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