I'm a trial lawyer and a Chicago resident. Visit my website at www.rickybraden.com. I am happily married and the father of two fine college sons. In 1985 I... more
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Every Lawyer I had talked to didn't want to put any real effort in the case but Mr. Braden. Did just that, we fought it out and I got much better...
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I endorse this lawyer. I have appeared in front of Mr. Braden in his capacity of Administrative Law Judge. Mr Braden is knowledgeable, fair and cares...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Salim Sheikh
, Chicago (IL), 10 months ago
I tried several cases with Mr. Braden and in particular an attempted murder case. He was professional, prepared and a incredible presence in the...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Diane Ainsworth
, Chicago (IL), About 3 years ago
Résumé
License
26 years since Zedrick Thomas Braden III was first licensed to practice law.
State
License status
Year acquired
Last updated by Avvo
Illinois
Active And Authorized To Practice Law
1985
12/06/2011
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Work Experience
Position
Duration
Administrative Law Judge at
Department of Administrative Hearings For The City of Chicago
2008–present
Child Representative and Guardian ad Litem at
Circuit Court of Cook County - Domestic Relations Division
2006–present
Court Facilitator at
Circuit Court of Cook County/Domestic Relations Division
2006–present
Trial Attorney at
Law Office of Zedrick Thomas Braden III
1985–present
Partner at
Braden & Braden
1985–2005
Cooperating Attorney at
NAACP (Chicago Branch)
1991–1998
Circuit Court Arbitrator - Chair Qualified at
Circuit Court Mandatory Arbitration Program
1991–1996
General Counsel at
Chatham Business Association
1989–1993
Local General Counsel Team at
Mammoth Life Insurance Company
1987–1992
Per Diem Personal Injury Defense attorney at
Chicago Transit Authority
1986–1990
Special Assistant Corporation Counsel at
City of Chicago
1986–1990
Court Appointed Guardian Ad Litem/Defense Attorney For Minors at
Circuit Court of Cook County/Juvenile Division
1987–1990
Special Assistant Attorney General at
Illinois Attorney General
1987–1989
Appellate Research Clerk/Non-Lawyer at
Office of the Cook County Public Defender
Annual Law Day of Woodlawn Community Organization of Chicago
2011
Moot Court Competition for first year law students.
Served as a moot court judge for Northwestern Law School moot court competition event.
2010
Litigation involving a Harvey, Illinois politician and a lawsuit filed by me on behalf of Harvey residents to have him removed based upon him simultaneously holding to incompatible elective offices.
FOX NEWS Chicago interview for 9 o'clock evening news
2010
A lawsuit filed by Attorney Zedrick Braden on behalf of citizens of Harvey, Illinois to remove a politician simultaneously holding two incompatible public offices.
Fox News Chicago Interview By Reporter Darlene Hill For 9 O'clock Evening News
