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 11 - 15 of 26 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by LaShunda | February 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best Lawyer Ever Hired

I am very pleased with the time and effort Mark Sutter put in for my DUI case. He is very professional and understanding. He knows how to effectively get the job done! I am so glad he was my attorney. He went above and beyond for my case. I will definitely recommend his services to anyone -LaShunda

Posted by Michelle | November 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The Best

Where do I begin....Mark was referred to me by a friend to help me with a very serious legal matter that was life altering. From the time I walked into his office until the day of the trial he was confident but not cocky, friendly, understanding, and experienced. This matter lasted over a year and I ...can honestly say over the course of that year Mark became a friend. He knew exactly what to do and when it mattered most, he was aggressive in the courtroom which ultimately led to my ruling of "not guilty". I went from being hopeless and helpless to getting my life back. Words cannot express how thankful I am to have had Mark represent me. He really is one of the best.

Posted by Madeline | August 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Great Experience

I hired Mark Sutter to defend me in a traffic violation. He was fantastic. Since I am a relatively young driver if I had not gotten supervision my insurance rates would have sky rocketed. I was unable to attend court, but he handled everything better than I could have expected. Not only did he get th...e results I wanted, but he also communicated everything and was on top of the whole case regardless that it was not a major offense. He was an excellent lawyer and I would use him in the future for any issues I may have.

Posted by Dan | March 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Class X felony

Our family was in shambles. Our son was facing a class X felony and he was treated as if he was guilty until proven innocent. We spoke to 6 different Lawyers before we contacted Mark Sutter who was referred to us by a family friend. They spoke very highly of Mark so we decided to contact him. Upon... meeting Mark, we knew INSTANTLY he was who we wanted to work with. First impressions are EVERYTHING but his was lasting all throughout our time with him. We explained our situation and Mark saw right thru it all and after discussing his points and views on the situation we knew he was who we wanted to trust our son's future with.His confidence resonated within everyone in the room but his humbleness drew us even closer. Mark not only showed this in our first meeting, but also in all the court hearings as well. He is a go getter. He shows such a high level of professionalism inside that room and although the case was strenuous and time consuming, Marks confidence never wavered and always made us feel like he had everything under control, which in the end, he did. Mark was able to get our son's class X felony, dropped down to supervision and ultimately dropped ENTIRELY. We are extremely thankful for all of Mark's hard work and highly recommend him!

Posted by Mary | October 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Could Not Have Been More Pleased!

Mark came recommended to us when my daughter was facing two felony charges. I was assured that he had the experience and the expertise to help her to get the charges reduced or even dropped altogether. I'm glad I listened to the advice because after meeting Mark in person we were more confident than... ever that he would be able to help. He was professional and honest throughout the entire process and made sure that he explained all of our options and I was confident throughout that he was looking out for what was best for my daughter and not what would cost the most money. He actually worked with us and his fees were beyond reasonable for what he was able to accomplish. Both felony charges were dropped. We could not have been happier. I would absolutely recommend Mark to anyone in need of legal assistance,

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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

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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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