I have been a criminal and juvenile defense attorney since 1995. Before becoming a criminal defense lawyer, I was a prosecutor in both Lake County (14 years)... more
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Quite frankly, I was very concerned when I was arrested. I did not know what was going to happen and was concerned about my job. Steve explained...
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I went to another lawyer I saw on this site. He must have written his own reviews and I wasted my money on him before I found Steve McCollum. I can...
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I endorse this lawyer. Steve McCollum is an experienced attorney handling all matters of criminal law. I have worked with Steve in the past, and...
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Marjorie Sher
, Waukegan (IL), 9 months ago
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Résumé
License
33 years since Steven Paul McCollum was first licensed to practice law.
State
License status
Year acquired
Last updated by Avvo
Illinois
Active And Authorized To Practice Law
1978
12/11/2011
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Work Experience
Position
Duration
Principal at
Law Offices of Steven P. McCollum, P.C.
1995–present
Chief Deputy State's Attorney at
Lake County State's Attorney's Office
1990–1995
Chief, Felony Review Division at
Lake County State's Attorney's Office
1987–1990
Chief, Misdemeanor and Traffic Division at
Lake County State's Attorney's Office
1984–1987
Chief, Juvenile Trial Division at
Lake County State's Attorney's Office
1983–1984
Assistant State's Attorney at
Lake County State's Attorney's Office
1981–1982
Assistant State's Attorney at
Peoria County State's Attorney's Office
