Howard Jay Wise

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Howard Jay Wise
Former Criminal & DUI Prosecutor - Now Fighting For You! Available 24/7 - Call Now!
5.0 star rating
Simply The Best Criminal Defense Attorney Around
- Daniel
5.0 star rating
Great DUI Lawyer
- Gal Pissetzky

Overview

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

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Practice Areas

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

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  • 312-346-4555
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  • The Law Offices of Howard J. Wise & Associates
    22 W. Washington St.
    Suite 1500
    Chicago, IL 60602
    Office: 312-346-4555
    Office: 312-346-4555
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Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

About Me

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Attorney Howard J. Wise started his 14 year career as a criminal attorney working for the Cook County States Attorneys Office. He was assigned to the Criminal... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Simply The Best Criminal Defense Attorney Around”

Posted by: Daniel, over 1 year ago.

Client Review: Howard Wise is simply the best criminal defense/DUI defense attorney around. As a former prosecutor he knows the opposition and knows how to get the... more
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5 star rating

“Great DUI Lawyer”

Posted by: Gal Pissetzky, over 1 year ago.

Client Review: I have known Howard for about ten years, and worked with him in hte past at the State's Attorney's Office. Once we left the SAO, he developed into... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

13 endorsements


Steven H. Fagan

I have had many opportunities to discuss criminal and DUI defense with Howard over the course of years of practice. Howard is a hardworking attorney,... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Steven Fagan , Des Plaines (IL), About 1 year ago
Mark A. Wirtz

I have known Howard for over a decade, and I can say, without reservation, that he is one of the best attorneys out there. He is very intelligent,... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Mark Wirtz , Chicago (IL), Over 1 year ago
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Résumé

 

License

15 years since Howard Jay Wise was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Illinois Active And Authorized To Practice Law 1997 03/06/2012

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Owner at Law Offices of Howard J. Wise & Associates 2006–present
Partner at Law Offices of Wise & Wise 2003–2006
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Thomas M. Cooley Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor 1996
University of Arizona Media Arts BFA - Bachelor of Fine Arts 1991

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Dean's List Thomas M. Cooley Law School 1994

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Chicago Bar Association
Northwest Suburban Bar Association

Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 7
Answers: 1 Legal Answer
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Guides: 3 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Witnesses testify in Cal City slaying case NWI Times 2008
Driver did not intend to kill, lawyers say Chicago Tribune 2005

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Volunteer Judge for Kent Law School Mock Jury Trial Trial Advocacy - Professor Gillespe 2001
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