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Biography
Mark Curran is AV rated and former County, State and Federal Prosecutor as well as 3 term Sheriff of Lake County, Illinois. Mark Curran is the fighting trial lawyer for your criminal and civil case. Selected by Super Lawyers.
Mark Curran began his legal career serving as an intern in the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office in 1988 and became an Assistant Lake County State’s Attorney’s in 1990. While serving as a Senior Felony Prosecutor for the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office, Curran was recruited by Illinois Attorney General Jim Ryan. Curran was promoted to Chief of the Gang Crimes Bureau at the Illinois Attorney General’s Office and charged with prosecuting street gangs, holding seminars on fighting gangs and serving as editor of a statewide law enforcement-focused newsletter. In addition, Curran represented the Director of the Illinois State Police in employment hearings and the Illinois Department of Corrections in civil lawsuits.
He served as a highly respected litigator in private practice from 2002 until 2006 and received an AV rating from Martindale Hubbell, the highest possible rating in ethics and ability. Curran was also named in the Publication “Super Lawyers” as one of the top lawyers in the state of Illinois in 2006. As a prosecutor, Curran shared his passion for law by teaching both Business Law and Criminal Justice at Columbia College of Missouri where for 10 years.
Mark Curran was elected Sheriff in 2006, 2010 and 2014 by Lake County residents. Curran was outspoken in his call for Illinois jail reform, including faith-based programming in jails. Curran is the trial lawyer you need. Curran is a fighter that wins.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
Car Accident
20%
DUI and DWI
20%
Personal Injury
10%
Fees and Rates
Awards
2024 2022
Licenses
Licensed in Illinois for 35 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
Lake County Sheriff
25 S Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Waukegan, IL, 60085-5568
Mark Cooney Curran Jr.'s Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Great lawyer in Illinois & Wisconsin
Mark was a great lawyer for our son. He was a pleasure to deal with and won the case
Posted by Jennifer | May 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Top notch criminal defense attorney
I had a pretty complex case and Mark was able to explain everything step by step and keep me calm. I know everyone says this, but I actually WAS wrongly accused and Mark was able to make sure my charges were dropped without having to make any deals. He was a true professional inside and outside of th...
Posted by Catherine | March 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Finest Lawyer
Mr. Mark Curran fought tirelessly for our case. It was an emotionally exhausting case with too many complexities involved but his strategic thinking and bold advocacy helped us achieve a favorable outcome. His years of experience and calm demeanor kept us confident. Exceptional service and results. M...
Posted by Al | December 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Great Attorney and Highly Recommended
Mark handled a traffic citation and tow with the wonderful City of Chicago. Mark handled the paperwork and traffic court trial. He didn't excellent job and we beat the ticket and the tow. Excellent job by Mark and I would highly recommend him!
Posted by anonymous | December 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Great Experience
I have a CDL and had a traffic incident at work and needed an attorney promptly. I called around and Mark was the only attorney to answer the phone. Luckily he was available and he said he would be able to make the court date I had the following week. I followed up with him a couple times to see if h...
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