James John Knibbs

Also known as Jim Knibbs
James John Knibbs

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • Meckler Bulger Tilson
    123 N Wacker Dr, Suite 1800
    Chicago, IL 60606
    Office: 312-474-7934
    Fax: 312-480-7863
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JIm Knibbs- 312-474-7934.  27 years of criminal and civi practice. When RESULTS and RESPONSIVENESS matter call Jim. See MBTLAW.com and LinkedIn
JIm Knibbs worked as a top prosecutor for State's Attorney Dick Devine and they are now law partners.

Jim Knibbs has practiced law for 25 years (civil, criminal, state and federal courts) and is a lifelong Chicagoan with deep roots inChicago's legal,... more

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Client Reviews

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“Savior”

Posted by: a Employment client, 8 months ago.

Client Review: I was in a very bad situation and saw no way out, until I met Mr. Knibbs. My problem was at a highly sensitive level- as it was work related. Jim... more
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“Big Firm Lawyer, Private Practice Attention”

Posted by: Patrick M., over 1 year ago.

Client Review: I called Jim because I heard he did some good stuff for a friend of mine. I consulted with him about my issue and he put me in touch with another... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

1 endorsement


Darryl A. Goldberg

As a prosecutor, Mr. Knibbs earned a reputation as being firm, but fair and ways always prepared; he was a model prosecutor who fought hard for the... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Darryl Goldberg , Chicago (IL), Over 2 years ago

Résumé

 

License

28 years since James John Knibbs was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Illinois Active And Authorized To Practice Law 1985 05/02/2013

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at Meckler Bulger Tilson 2009–present
Head- Public Corruption and Financial Crime Unit at Cook County State's Attorney 2002–2009
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Chicago Kent College of Law Juris Doctor with honors 1985
Southern Illinois University BS - Business and Administration 1982

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Leading Lawyer Criminal/White Collar Defense Leading Lawyers Network 2011
Top Lawyers- Criminal Defense Chicago Lawyer Magazine 2010
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Federal Bar Association 2010–present
Member Chicago Bar Association 1985–present

Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 6
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Guides: 2 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Lawyers Gain Legal Experience Chicago Lawyer Magazine 2010
Current Trends in Managing White Collar Issues Managing White Collar Legal Issues, 2011 Edition 2010
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Deposition Training for Associates Firm Training 2010
Prosecuting Financial Crimes Cook County States Attorney C.L.E. 2009
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