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Gregory Nikitas has been licensed to practice law in Illinois since 1994. He is a graduate of Northwestern University and received his J.D. degree from DePaul University. He worked in the Lake County State's Attorney's Office from 1994 through 2000 before going into private practice.
In recognition of his skills and expertise as an Assistant State's Attorney, Mr. Nikitas was entrusted to handle many first-degree murder cases, six of which went to trial, and convictions were obtained on each case. He has handled hundreds of traffic court, misdemeanor, DUI, juvenile, and felony cases. He has personally tried more than 50 jury trials and over 150 bench trials. His experience and success qualified him as lead counsel to handle death penalty cases as a prosecutor. As a defense attorney, Mr. Nikitas has handled four murder cases in the past two years.
Among Mr. Nikitas' qualifications:
Licensed to practice in all state and federal courts in Illinois. He has also successfully handled cases in Wisconsin and Michigan.
Member of the Lake County Bar Association and the Illinois State Bar Association.
Certified by the Illinois Supreme Court to handle death penalty cases as lead defense attorney.
Extensive knowledge and experience with DNA evidence. Mr. Nikitas has background in the science of DNA evidence and has presented such evidence very successfully as both a prosecutor and a defense attorney.
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Acquired: 1994
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25 N. County Street, Waukegan, IL, 60085-4293
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Posted by anonymous | May 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Hired attorney on recommendation of close friend and very happy to have taken her advise. Final resolution was great for my case and I'm grateful to Mr. Nikitas for caring and handling my case in a very professional manner. Truly a nice and caring man!
Posted by anonymous | May 5, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Greg really took time to get to know me, the case, and worked so hard to get my case resolved in a favorable way for me. He genuinely cares about his clients and the results he gets. And he worked the case until he got an unbelievably great outcome for me. He is trustworthy, hard working, and smart a...
Posted by anonymous | September 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Our entire family thanks you! We could not imagine an attorney taking the time to get to know our son and getting to know us in order to best represent him. He blew the prosecutors out of the water. He is busy but patience is rewarded - what great attorney wouldn't be busy? The judges love him an...
Posted by anonymous | December 13, 2012
The absolute best trial lawyer in Lake County. Saw him win a murder case and he was outstanding. Cannot imagine anyone else taking the time with the case as he did and getting the result of a not guilty. Tremendous!
Posted by anonymous | June 19, 2012
Professional and conscientious. He is very knowledgeable about the law and the prosecutors and the judges that will be involved in your case. He is well-respected and does an excellent job. He kept me informed and made sure I understood all that was going on in my case. He took apart the State's case...
"Greg is a highly respected criminal attorney and a go to referral source for clients of ours who need assistance in that area of the law."
"I endorse this lawyer. Greg is a skilled and experienced criminal trial attorney. He goes the extra mile for his clients. Highly endorsed."
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Lake County Bar Association, Criminal LawChairman
2015 - Present
Jefferson American Inn of CourtPresident
2014 - Present
Lake County Bar AssociationExecutive Committee
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1994
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2018
Chair Meeting
2018
Trial Tactics
2017
Chair Meeting