Joshua Sachs

Overview

Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Hourly ($300-$400/hour), Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Check

Contact Information

  • Law Office of Joshua Sachs and Associates
    PO Box 6556
    Evanston, IL 60204
    Office: 847-864-0400
    Fax: 312-263-6361
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  • Law Office of Joshua Sachs and Associates
    134 N. La Salle St
    Suite 1800
    Chicago, IL 60602
    Office: 847-864-0400
    Fax: 312-263-6361
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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Review of Joshua Sachs……2-11-12”

Posted by: Mark, 3 months ago.

Client Review: A lot could be said in favor of Mr. Sachs' legal competence, work ethic, persistence and reliability of communication. All of that is complimented by... more
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5 star rating

“Outstanding service and compassionate humanity”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, 4 months ago.

Client Review: I hired Joshua to represent my son on a criminal matter on the recommendation of my personal attorney. Throughout the proceedings, he kept me... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

3 endorsements


Robert David Richman

I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Sachs is an active participant in the Avvo community. His answers always reflect a complete and thorough understanding... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Robert Richman , Minneapolis (MN), About 1 month ago
Michael Lawrence Doyle

I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Sacht's strong commitment to criminal law is evident from his participation in this community.

Endorsement from lawyer: Michael Doyle , Philadelphia (PA), About 1 month ago
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Résumé

 

License

38 years since Joshua Sachs was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Illinois Active And Authorized To Practice Law 1974 03/06/2012

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Principal Attorney at Law Office of Joshua Sachs and Associates 2010–present
Staff Attorney at State Appellate Defender - Capital Litigation Division 2002–2010
See all 5 job entries

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Illinois College of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1974
Grinnell College BA - Bachelor of Arts 1971

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Vice Chairman Illinois State Bar Association, Individual Rights and Responsibilities Section Council 1986-1987
Vice-Chairman Illinois State Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section 1981-1982

Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 13
Answers: 392 Legal Answers
22 Best Answers - chosen by asker
294 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
47 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Criminal Law Illinois Lawyer's Overview - Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education 2012
Habeas Corpus Defending Illinois Criminal Cases - Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education 2010
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Capital Clemency Proceedings Death Penalty Defense Seminar 1996
Mitigation in Death Penalty Cases Capital Defense Seminar 1988
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