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Jesse Biswanath Guth
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Biography
Jesse B. Guth is a highly-experienced trial attorney who has litigated a wide array of civil and criminal cases. Jesse began his legal career serving as an Assistant State’s Attorney for Cook County, gaining extensive courtroom experience with high-stakes trial and appellate matters. Afterward, Jesse defended clients in medical malpractice and federal 1983 civil rights cases, followed by 3 years working as a Senior Torts Attorney for the Chicago Transit Authority. In 2022, Jesse launched Guth Law Office. He and his team provide his clients with aggressive representation, handling both civil litigation and criminal defense.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Illinois for 10 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2015
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Location
Guth Law Office, LLC
21 S. Evergreen Ave, Suite 200-112, Arlington Heights, IL, 60005
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Jesse Biswanath Guth's Reviews
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Practice Areas
Lawsuits & Disputes (5)
Contracts & Agreements (4)
Real Estate (3)
Debt Collection (2)
Insurance (2)
Litigation (2)
Personal Injury (2)
Appeals (1)
Business (1)
Car Accidents (1)
Corporate & Incorporation (1)
Criminal Defense (1)
Debt Settlement (1)
Landlord & Tenant (1)
Partnership (1)
Speeding & Traffic Ticket (1)
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Posted by anonymous | May 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Best lawyer in the game
Got pulled over multiple different occasions and Jesse has come to the rescue every time! I would ONLY recommend Jesse to anyone for the sense of that he knows the study and will be able to help you. Jesse saved my license for me I was facing 1 year of no driver’s license but thanks to Jesse I still ...
Posted by Riddhi | March 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Highly Recommend Jesse!
I hired Jesse to help with a very sticky situation with my HOA. Jesse kept me up-to-date at every step, he listened to all of my concerns with an open mind and provided me with guidance and solutions that ultimately helped come to a consensus with my HOA. I would recommend Jesse and Samantha to anyon...
Posted by Sam | March 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Amazing Service All Around!!
Jesse and his wife Samantha are the dynamic duo you NEED on your side. I hired Jesse to help me through a legal process and he was so communicative, thorough and informative every step of the way. He made me feel comfortable and confident with my decisions and helped me gain peace of mind throughout ...
Jesse Biswanath Guth's Lawyer Endorsements
"I fully endorse Jesse Guth. He is brilliant, forward-thinking and sharp-witted. He advocates so strongly on behalf of his clients while maintaining interpersonal connections with them on sensitive matters. There is a delicate balance between listening and doing, and Jesse navigates that balance so well. I wholeheartedly respect his work, and recommend him in the field of personal injury."
"Jesse and his team are professional, reliable, and a pleasure to work with. I endorse this lawyer and recommend him to anyone in need of a litigation attorney."
"I endorse Jesse 100% - excellent litigation attorney, very knowledgeable and always professional."
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Experience
Honors
2026
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2025
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2024
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2022 - Present
Owner, Guth Law Office, LLC
2021 - 2022
Partner, Cart & Guth Law, LLC
2018 - 2021
Senior Associate, Torts Division, Chicago Transit Authority
2017 - 2018
Litigation Associate, Bollinger, Connolly, Krause LLC
2015 - 2017
Assistant State's Attorney, Cook County State's Attorney's Office
Associations
2025 - Present
Northwest Suburban Bar AssociationParliamentarian
2023 - Present
Northwest Suburban Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Prosecutors Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
$3,100,000.00 Settlement for Wrongful Death of Toddler
$3,100,000.00
$454,000 Settlement for Commercial Property Damage
$454,000 settlement
$154,500.00 Settlement in Sex Discrimination and Retaliation Case
$154,500.00
Felony Financial Crimes Case Reduced to Single Misdemeanor Attempted Theft Plea
Six felonies reduced to one misdemeanor, with no time served
Firearm Conviction Vacated as Unconstitutional
Original Judgment Declared Void Ab Initio
Education
2015
Northern Illinois University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2012
Illinois State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2021
Chicago Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section, Racial Justice Coalition
Illinois’ Consent Misnomer: Litigating Racial Reality
Languages
English