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Steven R Roach
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About Steven
Biography
"Fight With The Experience of a Former Prosecutor"
Tough, Effective, And Experienced Representation. Fighting For You. Call Now. 847-941-0704
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
40%
28 years
DUI and DWI
40%
28 years
Personal Injury
10%
Licensing
5%
28 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
15%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2015 2010
Licenses
Licensed in Arizona for 12 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 27 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 27 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Steven R. Roach, Attorney At Law
1701 E. Woodfield Road, Suite 1101, Schaumburg, IL, 60173-5156
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8501 W. Higgins Road, Suite 420, Chicago, IL, 60631-2811
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1755 S. Naperville Road, Suite 100, Wheaton, IL, 60189
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Domestic Violence
Posted by Mohan | October 21, 2012 | Domestic Violence
Best DUI Defense one can get !!
I am so thrilled to write this review for Steve Roach. I met Steve in another case of my firend. Steve defended his complicated domestic voilence case and got the case dismissed. I am so glad to have met him. I used Steve's legal services when I was charged for my first DUI. I was higly tensed, ...
Steven R Roach's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Attorney Roach for many years and see him often in the courthouse. Attorney Roach has years of experience in criminal defense. I have had the opportunity to see him conduct both hearing and a trials and he is very highly qualified."
"Everyone at the courthouse knows Steve Roach. (And likes him!) Highly recommended."
"Steve Roach is an attorney that I happily endorse, as an upstanding member of the legal community and a strong advocate for clients."
"Steve Roach is a top notch attorney who is well respected by the entire legal community. This is an attorney that I would trust my family members and closest friends to, and whom I proudly endorse!"
"Steve Roach is a great lawyer with formidable legal skills; strongly liked and respected by the lawyers and judges in the legal community. This is an attorney that I absolutely endorse!"
"Steven is a highly respected member of the legal community by both judges and fellow attorneys who practice in the areas he does. I strongly endorse Steven for his exceptional legal skills and ability to obtain results for his clients."
"I highly endorse Mr. Roach. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who produces great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact him first."
"Steve is quite simply one best elite trial attorneys I know. I worked both with Steve, when we were partners at the Cook County State’s Attorneys Office, and against Steve, when he became a Criminal Defense Attorney. Steve is a brilliant, eloquent, creative, and a highly effective trial attorney. He is tough on behalf of his clients, yet, Steve still manages to be extremely well-liked by judges, prosecutors and the entire legal community. I give Steve my highest recommendation."
"Mr. Roach is a very knowledgeable, focused, and hard working attorney. His high level of professionalism and keen litigation skills are well known and respected among his peers. I endorse this lawyer."
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"Attorney Roach is very experienced in criminal defense and well respected. He is the go to attorney to fight for your rights. I endorse this lawyer."
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"Steve is a highly skilled trial attorney. You are in good hands if you hire him!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Roach is one of the best criminal defense lawyers in the business. He is committed to accomplishing the goals of his clients."
"Steve is a very experienced, aggressive litigator. We were opposing counsel on many cases when I was a Cook County prosecutor. He was always well prepared and was not afraid to stand up and fight for his clients. I highly recommend Steve for any Criminal Defense matter."
"Steve works very hard for his clients. A real good guy who treats his clients with respect."
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"I found Steven Roach on AVVO, after a relative had some issues in Chicago and needed local counsel. Mr. Roach was very prompt with his reply and consistent with his communication and contact. His background and experience made him an easy choice. Moreover, I found him to be very professional, yet approachable and empathetic. His other AVVO peer ratings speak for themselves."
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Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Superb Attorney Ranking, Avvo
2015
Clients' Choice Award, Avvo
2014
Preeminent Attorney Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Preeminent Attorney Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Excellent Attorney Ranking, Avvo
2012
Preeminent Attorney Rating, Martindale Hubble
2012
Leaders in Criminal Defense, Newsweek Magazine
2011
Excellent Rated Attorney, Avvo
2011
Preeminent Attorney Ranking, Martindale Hubble
2010
Excellent Rated Attorney, Avvo
2010
Preeminent Rated Attorney, Martindale Hubble
1997
Deans List, DePaul University College of Law
Work Experience
2001 - Present
Attorney At Law, Law Offices of Steven R. Roach & Associates
1998 - 2001
Criminal Prosecutor, Cook County State's Attorney's Office
Associations
2007 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2007 - Present
National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences
2002 - Present
Northwest Suburban Bar Association
2001 - Present
American Civil Liberties Union
1998 - Present
Chicago Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. M.N.
All Charges Dismissed
People v. T.S.
Expungement Granted!
People v. A A
Not guilty
People v C.M.
Case Dismissed / Charges Dropped
Carol Stream v. R.W.
DUI Suspension Dismissed
People v. S.I.
All Felony Charges Dismissed!
Matter of G.D.
Driver's License Reinstated
People v. M.W.
Driver's License Suspension Dismissed
People v. L.R.
Motion to Quash and Suppress Granted - Dismissed!
People of the State of Illinois v. S.Z.
3 Year DUI Suspension Dismissed
People of the State of Illinois v. O.C.
Violation of Probation Dismissed
People of the State of Illinois v. J. R.
Not Guilty
People of the State of Illinois
Not Guilty
Education
1998
DePaul University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
DePaul University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2010
To Break a Witness: Advanced Cross Examination Techniques
Improving Litigation Skills
2006
Criminal Defense Perspectives for Law Enforcement Agencies
Criminal Defense Perspectives for Law Enforcement Agencies
Publications
2018
Las Vegas Review Journal ( I am Quoted in Article)
2 women tell Las Vegas police Steve Wynn assaulted them in the ’70s ( I am Quoted in Article)
2012
Newsweek Magazine
Newsweek 2012 Leaders in Criminal Defense Showcase
1997
Thesis
Obscenity, Pornography & the First Amendment
1996
Forensic Investigations: Ballistics & Crime Scene Analysis
High Velocity Blood Spatter Pattern Interpretation
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers