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Thomas C. Brandstrader

Thomas C. Brandstrader

7.6

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Experience 4.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

  • 50% Criminal Defense
    30 years
  • 50% Appeals

Contact Information

  • Thomas C. Brandstrader
    53 West Jackson Boulevard Suite 615
    Chicago, IL 60604
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About me: Thomas Brandstrader is one of a select group of highly qualified lawyers to be certified by the Illinois Supreme Court as lead counsel in death penalty cases.... more

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Résumé

Licenses

  • 30 years since Thomas C. Brandstrader was first licensed to practice law in CA.
  • 28 years since Thomas C. Brandstrader was first licensed to practice law in IL.

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Work Experience

Position Duration
Thomas C. Brandstrader Attorney at Law at Thomas C. Brandstrader 1986–present
Cook County Public Defender at Public Defender's Office Chicago Illinois 1981–1986

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Western State University College of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1979
University of Illinois; San Diego State University BA - Bachelor of Arts 1976

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Martindale-Hubbell Lawyer's Rating of AV* Martindale-Hubbell 2007
Recognized as Pre-eminent in Criminal Appellate Law Leading Lawyers Network 2007
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Cook County Circuit Court Arbitration Program
Chicago Bar Association 1980–present
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Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
Illinois Appellate Decisions Illinois Appellate Decisions - over 90 published appeals

Cases

Title:
FIRST DEGREE MURDER AND JURY TRIALS
Practice Area:
Criminal Defense
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Speaking Engagements

Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Defendent's Felony Murder Presented oral arguments in both Illinois Appellate and Supreme Courts