After graduating with honors from DePaul University in 2009, Mr. Vako attended Southern Illinois University School of Law in Carbondale. There, his constant pursuit of excellence allowed him to succeed academically, as well as compete as a member of the Moot Court Board in various advocacy tournaments around the country. His moot court team won best brief two years in a row. These experiences helped Mr. Vako develop a casual yet effective style of courtroom advocacy and demeanor; one that has helped him throughout his career. His compassionate approach and willingness to work with opposing counsel, and against them when the need arises, makes him an effective attorney and one whom others enjoy working with. His fresh perspective and eagerness to obtain favorable results for all persons involved in his cases has allowed him to garner the respect of his colleagues and to succeed in the courtroom. Call today for more information.
Practice areas
Traffic ticket defense, and other criminal defense litigation.
9 years
Traffic ticket defense.
Languages spoken
Albanian, Spanish, Italian
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 2012 | 06/05/2021 |
| Legal answers | 1 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Illinois Rising Stars | SuperLawyers | 2018 |
| Member | American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys | 2017 |
| Top 10 Under 40 | National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys | 2017 |
| 2017 Illinois Rising Stars | SuperLawyers | 2017 |
| Top 40 Under 40 | The National Trial Lawyers | 2016 |
| "Winning DUI Cases" Executive Member | American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys | 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
| 2016 Nationally Ranked Top 10 Under 40 Attorney Award | National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys | 2016 |
| Order of Barristers | Order of Barristers | 2012 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Vako Law | 2015 - Present |
| Associate | Sam L. Amirante & Associates, PC | 2012 - 2015 |
| Law Clerk | Cook County Public Defender's Office | 2011 - 2011 |
| Law Clerk | Student Legal Services | 2011 - 2012 |
| Law Clerk | Illinois Department Of Corrections | 2010 - 2010 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Suburban Bar Association | Board of Governors | 2017 - Present |
| Northwest Suburban Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois State Bar Association | The New U-Visa Regulations directly undermines Congressional intent to foster a better relationship between justice system and immigrant crime victims | 2011 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2012 |
| DePaul University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2009 |
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