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Stavri Vako Esq.
About Stavri
Biography
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.
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Licensed in Illinois for 13 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2012
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Vako Law & Associates LLC. (847-429-8811)
4811 Emerson Avenue, 110, Palatine, IL, 60067
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Practice Areas
Speeding & Traffic Ticket (69)
Criminal Defense (53)
DUI & DWI (14)
Lawsuits & Disputes (11)
Car Accidents (5)
Domestic Violence (2)
Gun Law (2)
Immigration (2)
Administrative Law (1)
Drug Crime (1)
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Litigation (1)
Personal Injury (1)
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Violent Crime (1)
Showing 26 - 30 of 31 reviews | Communication Style
Posted by Salvador | October 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
DUIs dismissed
Two DUIs dismissed. Hiring Stavri Vako was the best thing i have ever done in my life. I was arrested for two DUI within 6 months of each other. One in Rolling meadows and the other in Daley Center. Stavri Vako won both of them for me. I did not have to do any classes or pay court costs or fees. Dism...
Posted by Julius | September 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Super fast ticket dismissed
I am CDL driver and a speeding ticket would seriously jeopardize my job and my license. Hiring Stavri was the best thing that I have ever done. Not only the ticket was dismissed but he made the process much easier. Extremely professional, easy to deal with and very reasonable. Definitely recommend h...
Posted by Steven Papciak | August 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
DUI dismissed
I recently hired Mr Vako for a DUI in DuPage county. It was probably one of the most stressful times of my life. Not only Mr. Vako explained everything to me but he was very easy to deal with and very patient with all my questions. In the end the DUI was dismissed which saved me thousands of dollars....
Posted by anonymous | July 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
First-Time DUI
Stavri was able to complete my court case for first time DUI in 42 days of my incident. After my incident, I contacted Stavri and within the first consultation, we were able to come up with a game plan on how I could tackle this issue and move on. First and most importantly, his demeanor calmed my ne...
Posted by Katarena paliivets | May 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Traffic speeding ticket dismissal
Very smooth experience. I had inquired on an online website and Mr. Vako gave me a call the next day. I explained my situation about my speeding ticket and my worries. He made me feel less nervous and he sounded confident. We went to Elgin, Illinois for the case and he came with a great legal argueme...
Stavri Vako Esq.'s Lawyer Endorsements
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"I endorse this lawyer. Stavri os a talented criminal defense attorney. From the beginning of his career he immediately began litigating and fighting for his clients. He never backs down and keeps his clients' intersts as the focus of his efforts. He has developed an excellent relationship with Judges and prosecutors and this also benefits the client. Do not hesitate to hire Stavri for any criminal defense need."
"I have had the pleasure of knowing Stavri for several years. He is a very knowledgeable, is always well prepared, and always strives to obtain the best possible outcome for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Stavri is a great lawyer who works hard for his clients and achieves results. He is very strong and has a real presence in court. Prosecutors know when Stavri is on a case they are in for a fight. He is not scared to go to trial and win. If I were ever in trouble I would not hesitate to call Stavri because I know I will get a tough defense."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had many opportunities to observe Mr. Vako in court. I can saw without any hesitation that he will do absolutely everything that he can for his clients. He is knowledgeable, experienced, and well respected."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Vako is an outstanding and smart attorney. He is well respected throughout the Chicagoland region and beyond."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Vako is a fighter... plain and simple. He fights for his clients until the very end and gets great results in doing so. He is professional, likeable, and knows the law."
"Stavri is a highly capable and professional attorney. His skills and devotion to his clients are unmatched. I highly recommend his services."
"I endorse this lawyer. Stavri is a highly skilled lawyer who fights extremely hard for his clients. His passion and advocacy is second to none. He cares deeply for his clients and goes the extra mile for everyone he represents. I've personally worked with Stavri on cases and can attest to his work ethic. If your looking for a great lawyer who is skilled, and cares, you will quickly find out that Stavri meets such critiaria. I wholeheartedly endorse Mr. Vako without any reservations."
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Experience
Honors
2018
2018 Illinois Rising Stars, SuperLawyers
2017
2017 Illinois Rising Stars, SuperLawyers
2017
Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2017
Member, American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys
2016
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
2012
Order of Barristers, Order of Barristers
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Partner, Vako Law
2012 - 2015
Associate, Sam L. Amirante & Associates, PC
2011 - 2012
Law Clerk, Student Legal Services
2011 - 2011
Law Clerk, Cook County Public Defender's Office
2010 - 2010
Law Clerk, Illinois Department Of Corrections
Associations
2017 - Present
Northwest Suburban Bar AssociationBoard of Governors
2012 - Present
Northwest Suburban Bar AssociationMember
Education
2012
Southern Illinois University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
DePaul University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
Languages
Albanian
Spanish
Italian
Activity
Legal Answers