Mark Peter Sutter

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Mark Peter Sutter

also known as by his firm name SUTTER LAW GROUP, LLC

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 29 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury ... +2 more

One Lincoln Centre, 18w140 Butterfield Road, Suite 1500, Oakbrook Terrace, IL

About Mark

Biography

Aggressive trial lawyer & courtroom negotiator. Hire a former prosecutor with 25+ years experience.

Former Prosecutor with 20+ years of courtroom experience. FREE consultations – DuPage County

Our track record speaks for itself. We handle catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases.

Aggressive DUI & DWI Lawyer in DuPage County.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

Mark Sutter is a highly skilled & aggressive DuPage County Criminal Defense Attorney who successfully helps clients charged with: DUI's, drug crimes, UUW & drug induced homicides. Selected as a "10 Best Criminal Law Attorneys in Client Satisfaction."

31 years | 5,000 cases

40%
DUI and DWI 22%

DUI Lawyer in DuPage county. Aggressive defense for clients charges with driving under the influence of alcohol, cannabis or other substances. Call us for a free case consultation.

31 years

22%
Medical Malpractice 15%

Mark Sutter is an aggressive DuPage County Medical Malpractice Lawyer. He protects the rights of patients and their families who've been harmed by birth injuries, surgical errors, hospital infections, ER errors, nursing home neglect and more.

15%
Personal Injury 15%

Proud to be selected as "10 Best Client's Choice for Personal Injury Attorneys." Mark fights aggressively for his DuPage County clients in the areas of catastrophic injuries; auto accidents, truck accidents, slips & falls. Free case consultation.

22 years | 200 cases

15%
Workers Compensation 8%

DuPage County Workers Compensation Lawyer helps clients injured in construction accidents, farming accidents, premise liability & general workers' compensation claims.

8%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

20%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2023 2020 2019
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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 1 year

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2024

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 29 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1996

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Sutter Law Group, LLC

One Lincoln Centre, 18w140 Butterfield Road, Suite 1500, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, 60181

sutterlawgroup.com/

Online Presence

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Mark Peter Sutter's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

149 Client Reviews

Showing 141 - 145 of 149 reviews

Posted by raymond | February 27, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

If your looking for Legal representation, look no further !!!!!

When I met with Mark, he made me feel like I was family. He was so passionate about my case. He would call me with the smallest details, and made things very easy and convenient for me. We would meet somewhere close to my house or job so I would not have to travel far. I always felt throughout the ca...se that Mark had my back and everything would be alright. He is a fighter in the court room. He will make sure your side of the story is told and heard. At the end of the day, Mark took care of me and made me feel at ease. Everything worked out. I have recommended Mark to several friends and they all have had the same experience. I will continue to recommend Mark Sutter to anyone who has a legal issue. Mark is truly the BEST !!!!!

Posted by Tom | February 27, 2015 | Criminal Defense

We trusted our son's life to Mark Sutter

A few years ago my 20 year old son was charged with a Class X felony and was looking at serving major time. I had my son retain Mark Sutter based on prior relationship and recommendations. Mark was truly amazing, this was a very complex case with multiple hearings and appeals. The prosecuting at...torneys were initially focused on racking up an "easy win" with a slam dunk confession and were going to "do us a favor" by offering 12 years under a class X felony, which would have destroyed our son's life. Well, they didn't factor in Mark's determination to achieve a better outcome for my son, and it turned out the win wasn't so easy. Throughout the process, Mark never gave up, never gave an inch, kept fighting, and was totally focused on achieving an outcome that would enable my son to continue his life. After almost two years of very hard work and Mark leveraging all of his prior contacts when he was a prosecutor, it paid off, Mark was able to negotiate boot camp for my son. Which is unheard of for a Class X felony. We made the right choice to trust our son's life to Mark - and highly recommend him. Mark has the deep experience, relationships, and most of all the heart to make sure you get the right and fair outcome. Note; Today my son is straight, and graduating from a university with several good job offers.

Posted by Nadir | February 27, 2015

Impeccable fortitude

Mark's confidence and professionalism immediately calmed my family down after I was involved in a terrible accident. He went above and beyond what I was expecting as far as representation and for that I am grateful and will always recommend Mark Sutter. -Nadir

Posted by Jim | February 27, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Mark Sutter is the man, the one you can depend on

I have known Mark Sutter for 16 years. For me it was a blessing to have him in my corner. Mark has represented me in numerous cases and never failed me. He never let me down, I never did time even when it seemed hopeless for some of my cases. Mark saved me time and time again. He is the truth, the Mi...chael Jordan of lawyers. Mark Sutter without a doubt is the cream of the crop, a true professional.

Posted by Roseann | February 27, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Not just an adult lawyer

My son , who is a minor, was picked up and arrested for breaking a water fountain at a park. It was a case of mistaken identity. My son was also illegally questioned and was not read his miranda rights. I was one hysterical momma to say the least. Mark came highly recomended. When I talked with Mark ...he calmed me down. He listened! He trusted! He believed! It was refreshing to hear Mark and all of his recomendations. Mark immediately started working on the case. When he got done with our local juvenile department , they were nervous on so many levels. The mistaken identity, the wrongful way they treated my son, and the illegal way they tried to process him. He even told me to have my son watch the movie Scent Of A Woman. I was puzzled but did what he told me to do. He was very insightful to have me do that very thing. Thankfully with Marks experience, and inteligence, my son was found innocent! I have recommended Mark countless times. He is the best!

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Mark Peter Sutter's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kristin Flanagan

Unknown lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark is a highly skilled and experienced attorney who puts his clients' needs at the forefront of his efforts. He is easy to work with and is always readily-available to lend a helping hand. I gladly endorse, Mark Sutter!"

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Omar Khan

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark is a terrific attorney. He knows criminal defense law extremely well. If you are looking for a strong defense attorney with experience, Mark is your guy."

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Faraz Nayyar

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark is a strong litigator with years of experience. He is extremely responsive and professional. Highly recommend."

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Morris Anyah

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark Sutter is a phenomenal and highly-respected attorney in our legal community. I have known him for 20 years now and I highly endorse and recommend him as a top-notch attorney."

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J Manalli

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mark professionally for several years and I refer all my friends, family and clients with PI, Criminal Defense and DUI issues to him. Everyone I send his way tells me he is amazing. His associates are also top notch and Mark stays involved even when he assigns a case to one of them. Mark also shoots straight when a client has a bad case and he can't help. Easiest endorsement I ever made."

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Dan Tsataros

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is an excellent attorney!"

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Lawrence O'Reilly

Criminal defense lawyer

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Peter Carman

Personal injury lawyer

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Faraz Nayyar

Employment and labor lawyer

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Martin Quintana

Criminal defense lawyer

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Laurie Samuels

Estate planning lawyer

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Morris Anyah

Criminal defense lawyer

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Robert Nemzin

Criminal defense lawyer

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Dina Ninfo

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2021

10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2020

10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2019

10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2018

10 Best Attorneys in Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2017

Listed, Illinois Leading Lawyer Network

2017

10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2017

10 Best Attorneys in Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Personal Injury Lawyers

2016

10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2016

10 Best Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys

2009

Rising Star, Illinois Leading Lawyer Network

1995

Mock Trial Leading Advocate, DePaul University

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Managing Partner/CEO, The Sutter Law Group, LLC

2005 - 2015

Managing Partner, Sutter & Ori, LLC

2002 - 2005

Attorney, Law Offices of Mark P. Sutter, P.C.

1996 - 2002

Prosecuting Attorney, Cook County State Attorney's Office

Associations

DuPage County Bar Association

Member

Cook County Bar Association

Member

Federal Trial Bar

Member

Prosecutors Bar Association

Member

Illinois Society of Trial Lawyers

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Will County Bar Association

Member

Chicago Bar Association

Member

Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity

Chair

Chicago Bar Association

Chairperson

2000 - 2001

Illinois State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Co-chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Police Brutality/Wrongful Death

Settled 2.1M

Caught w Kilo of cocaine,loaded guns, and $300,000 cash. NOT GUILTY!!

Not Guilty

$4M settlement Trucking Accident - Wrongful Death

Settled through structured mediation.

$12 Million for Injured Child

Settled

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Education

1996

DePaul University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Arizona State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

1988

Fenwick High School

Speaking Engagements

2010

YPG Annual Conference

Residential real estate closings

2008

Career event

Premises Liability -- Commercial Spaces and Hazardous Conditions

2005

newsletter

Search warrants in Illinois

2000

DuPage County Young Professionals

DUI and related offenses

Publications

2011

CBA Record Closing arguments

1999

CCSAO Practice Manual Pretrial Motions

1998

State's Attorney Prosecution Practice Manual Narcotics Offenses and Related Penalties

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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