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also known as by his firm name SUTTER LAW GROUP, LLC
Mark P. Sutter is a highly skilled and experienced trial attorney. As an attorney and prosecutor for the State’s Attorney’s Office prior to entering private practice, Mr. Sutter personally tried over 350 combined civil and criminal bench and jury trials. He has also successfully argued numerous cases before the Illinois Appellate Courts. Since 2005, Mr. Sutter has applied his vast trial and negotiation skills to the cause of representing hundreds of victims of serious injury and wrongful death. As a former partner of Sutter & Ori, LLC and as the current CEO/Managing Member of the Sutter Law Group, LLC, Mr. Sutter has been highly successful in securing millions of dollars in awards for injured victims and their families. Mr. Sutter’s versatility, extraordinary courtroom experience, and success as a trial lawyer have also proven to be invaluable assets in areas of Workers Compensation, Auto/Motorcycle/Trucking accidents, Medical Malpractice, and State/Federal Criminal Defense. He actively pursues cases involving multiple legal disciplines, and he continues to be highly successful – ALWAYS achieving the best results for his clients. Mr. Sutter regularly appears in the Illinois State and Federal courts and continues to represent clients in legal matters throughout the United States. Mr. Sutter is widely recognized by his peers and opponents as a highly talented and fierce litigator.
Mr. Sutter is a member of the American Bar Association, the Chicago Bar Association as well as the Illinois State Bar Association. He is also an active member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and the Federal Trial Bar. Mr. Sutter earned his degree from The DePaul University College of Law in Chicago, and was previously educated at Arizona State University and Fenwick High School in Oak Park, Illinois. Mr. Sutter is an active participant and contributor to many philanthropic and fund-raising events. He is also passionate about youth sports, serving as a coach and mentor to many children in his community. Mr. Sutter is married and has three children.
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31 years | 5,000 cases
31 years
22 years | 200 cases
20%-40%
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2024
No misconduct found
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
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149 Client Reviews
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Posted by Patti | December 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
He's has your Back!! Great Lawyer..
I hired Mark to represent my son who was arrested on what I believed shouldn't have even happened that involved someone that we've known for 20 plus years. Mark reviewed all the information I provided to him as well as the info that he got on his own. We all agreed my son did say somethings out of a...
Posted by Sam | February 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Amazing Attorney
I was dealing with a DUI with a prior DUI amended to a reckless. I believe initially they wanted me to do 90 days and Mark got it down to the absolute minimum and I only have to spend 3 days in jail. Mark was a pleasure to do business with and an all-around awesome guy. I am so glad I selected him a...
Posted by Dani Danial | December 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Great lawyer!!!
This man is on fire, and you need a lawyer who is confident and smart like Mark working on your side. I was expecting to get a conviction and mark saved my case .Honestly, I can’t imagine what would’ve happened had I not contacted mark. The second I called mark and told him I was pulled over for a DU...
Posted by Michael | November 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
One of a kind
Mark Sutter is by far the best of the best. He is professional, very understanding, honest and he genuinely cares for his clients. Attorney Mark Sutter helped me with my DUI. He knew I needed my license to feed my family and he went above and beyond to make sure it got done on my favor. Mark Sutt...
Posted by John | March 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law
A Really Good Attorney
I spent a lot of time on the internet and speaking with knowledgeable people in finding an attorney, that had a history of meaningful, successful firearm defenses. I chose Mark Sutter to defend me in my firearms case. Mr.Sutter, with his defense presentation and excellent cross-examination, led to a...
"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!"
"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."
"Mark is a strong litigator with years of experience. He is extremely responsive and professional. Highly recommend."
"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."
"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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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
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
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2000 - 2001
Illinois State Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionCo-chair
Settled 2.1M
Not Guilty
Settled through structured mediation.
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1996
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
BS - Bachelor of Science
1988
2010
Residential real estate closings
2008
Premises Liability -- Commercial Spaces and Hazardous Conditions
2005
Search warrants in Illinois
2000
DUI and related offenses
2011
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English
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Legal Answers
Does a change of venue in a criminal case mean that you will also get a new judge to hear your case?
07 May 2014
Is it illegal to accept cash for pornographic photos of my self for someones personal use?
06 May 2014
I was staying at a friends house and her apartment got raided.
03 May 2014