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Stephen James Coukos
About Stephen
Biography
I have been a trial attorney for over 20 years. I began my career as a criminal prosecutor where I tried to verdict over 50 jury trials, including several high-profile murder and DNA evidence cases. After leaving the prosecutors office I began a civil litigation practice focusing on personal injury and probate lititgation. I have successly represented injured parties against health care facilities, hospitals, nursing homes, doctors and lawyers, among others. I take a deep personal interest in my clients and am committed to getting the best results for them.
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Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 300-300 per hour
Contingency
33%-33%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Illinois for 27 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 30 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
COUKOS LAW
5250 Old Orchard Road Suite 300, Skokie, IL, 60077
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Posted by Angelica | February 05, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Angelica
It’s was a long battle for a frustrating situation after a family death but Stephen worked so hard to get what my family wanted. My father passed away a few months before the long 5 year case ended which added a couple bumps in the road but we finished. Thank you Stephen for everything.
Posted by Anne | December 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Stephen Coukos is simply the BEST!
Stephen showed concern and was very informative during our case. He always answered our questions and emails in a timely manner. It was great to have an attorney with his knowledge and compassion for my family during this time. Thank you Stephen and you are on the top of my list.
Posted by Nancy | November 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Thank you Stephen
Stephen Coukos did an incredible job for us getting us a settlement in a rather unusual case. He worked extremely hard and long to bring us to a point of victory! He is an extremely thorough lawyer. Happy he was on our side!
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Experience
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Partner, COUKOS LAW
2005 - 2007
Attorney, LEVIN & PERCONTI
2003 - 2005
Attorney, GARDINER KOCH & WEISBERG
2000 - 2003
Attorney, MAURIDES & FOLEY
1995 - 2000
Attorney, OFFICE OF THE STATE ATTORNEY 20th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FLORIDA
Education
1995
Indiana University School of Law, Bloomington
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
Brown University
BA - Bachelor of Arts