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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 David Redd | February 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Mark knows his stuff, the best attorney by far!!!!
I appreciate Mark for accepting my case and getting me the victory, true attorney with great knowledge that help me in my case! Thank you Mark!
Posted by Sid | August 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Highly recommend Mark!
Mark helped me resolve a case that had been made complicated by an administrative error. Mark was easy to work with, kept me appraised throughout the process, and worked with the public prosecutor to resolve my case. The judge dismissed the tickets. Very happy with the outcome and appreciate the eff...
Posted by anonymous | May 09, 2022
Misdemeanor
Mark Curran was extremely responsive and helpful throughout my entire court process. Although the process was repeatedly prolonged due to Covid and other rescheduling issues Mark Curran was always available to answer all questions and concerns. Mark Was able to help me every step of the way and won m...
Posted by David | March 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Happy client
I recently hired Mark to help with two separate legal matters and he was able to win both cases. He is knowledgeable on a wide variety of areas and it was great having a one stop shop for my legal needs.
Posted by Julie | March 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Got my case dismissed!
I cannot speak highly enough about Mark Curran. This is the first time I've ever needed to hire an attorney for my business and I am thrilled with my decision to choose Mark. I spent many sleepless nights wondering if the problem I had would come to resolution and not only did it come to resolution, ...
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