Dimitrios Jim Dimeas
also known as James Dimeas, Jim Dimeas
About Dimitrios
Biography
I have represented clients in cases involving serious state and federal charges and have been featured on WGN News, the Chicago Sun-Times, the Chicago Tribune, and numerous other publications. I have represented clients in several high profile cases, including a man involved in the Illinois Secretary of State driver's license scandal, a young man charged with a shooting of a 16 year old rival gang member on a Chicago street and who may have been framed by a corrupt Chicago Police Detective, a father charged with the murder of his 4 month old infant son in Will County, a Chicago Public School teacher charged with having sex with her underage students, a young man in DuPage County cleared of an alleged rape after a jury trial, a man charged with stabbing his former lover in the eyes numerous times and permanently blinding her, a man who was charged with being involved with the AK-47 shooting of a female friend and the subsequent attempt to dispose burn her body, as well as many other high profile cases throughout Illinois.
I began my career as a lawyer in 1992 when I began honing my legal skills with one of the area's most popular personal injury firms. Within a couple of months of becoming a lawyer, I was doing jury trials at the Daley Center, and taking on powerful insurance companies and their experienced and high priced lawyers.
I am licensed to practice in all Illinois state courts, the 7th Federal Circuit Court, and am a member of the Federal Trial Bar. I have appeared in Federal Courts as far away as Las Vegas, Nevada.
I am also a published author having written Chapter 1 of "Strategies for Defending Identity Theft Cases: Leading Lawyers on Understanding Identity Theft Crime, Preparing a Thorough Defense, and Managing Technological Evidence (Inside the Minds)," a book published by Thomson Reuters, that helps teach attorneys how to represent defendants charged with Identity Theft crimes. As a leading lawyer, I "wrote the book" on how to defend people charged with Identity Theft crimes and have been contacted by reporters and other authors for my opinion on such crimes.
In 2015 I was extended an invitation to join The National Trial Lawyers: "Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers." Membership to this prestigious organization is obtained through special invitation and is extended only to those attorneys who exemplify superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature, and profile as civil plaintiff or criminal defense trial lawyers. I am currently a proud member of this prestigious organization.
Expertise has named me a "Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Chicago." I have been named a "Best DUI Attorney." The American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys has named me a "10 Best Criminal Law Attorney for Client Satisfaction." The American Society of Legal Advocates have named me a "2018 and 2019 Top 100 Lawyer." The National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys gave me the "Top 10 Attorney Award for the State of Illinois." Recently, Attorney and Practice Magazine gave me the Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney Awars for Illinois."
AVVO rates me as "Superb," the highest rating possible for any criminal defense Lawyer in the United States.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
34 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Illinois for 33 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
James G. Dimeas & Associates
120 W. Golf Road, Suite 110, Schaumburg, IL, 60195-3618
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Dimitrios Jim Dimeas's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 10 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | December 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Expensive
While I am happy with my case. When I read his webpage, reviews, and seen the track record of never losing a case I didn't think paying to plea guilty is an option. The advertisement of this lawyer is false in my opinion. How does a guilty plea submitting criminal defense lawyer have a "never losing"...
Posted by anonymous | October 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Professional and Dedicated
He and his partner Attorney Adam D. Brown handled my case with the utmost professionalism. When I charged with a felony, the consequences and seriousness is nothing short of life altering, but James with out "sugar coating" let me know my rights, and gave advise on how to go about dealing with it du...
Posted by anonymous | March 11, 2015
James did an exceptional job
James sealed seven cases for me in Chicago. He also sealed a case for me in Maywood. And..... two more, one in Joliet and one in Dupage. Yes, I was a little bit wild when I was younger. I was so impressed with James Dimeas. Because of me having so many cases, the state denied my petition to seal....
Posted by Aaron | January 23, 2015
Dimeas For The WIN!
I hired Dimeas to help me in a messy situation. After the initial court date, he got the police report and took only a few minutes to read it over. He said something to the effect of -We've got ourselves one hell of a motion here, the cops screwed up.- When the hearing finally came, I was delighte...
Posted by Christine | February 27, 2014
A favorable outcome
James and his partner represented my son for two felony charges that carried a possible sentence of four to fifteen years. He is straightforward and thorough: he let my son and I know exactly what to expect. Then he did an exemplary job of defending my son. Instead of prison time, my son is serving T...
Dimitrios Jim Dimeas's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Dimeas is an outstanding attorney who I have had the pleasure of knowing for many years! He is a brilliant mind and an experienced litigator!"
"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."
"Jim has been a criminal defense attorney for quite a number of years. I have personally watched him in court and observed his demeanor as well as his expertise protect his clients numerous times I highly endorse Jim as a criminal defense attorney."
"Having reviewed this attorney's written materials and experience, I would certainly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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"Need a criminal defense attorney in Chicago? Call Dimitrios."
"Need a Criminal Defense attorney in the Chicago Area? Consider Dimitrios Dimeas."
"I endorse Attorney Dimeas. His thoughtful answers to Avvo legal questions demonstrate not only a superior grasp of the law but also an outstanding level of client commitment. A first-rate attorney whom I would not hesitate to recommend."
"He provides detailed and insightful analysis to questions posed by AVVO subscribers. The detailed responses and thorough explanations provided here display a vast knowledge of the law. He is an asset to the legal community."
"I have known Jim for over 18 years and highly recommend him to any client who is in need of criminal representation. He is one of the best Criminal Defense Attorneys in the State of Illinois. If I were ever to need a criminal attorney, he would be the only attorney that I would call. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and is a credit to the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dimitrios is a highly skilled advocate that any defendant would be lucky to have as his or her attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attonrney Dimeas is on of the best Criminal Defense Attorneys in his state. I need a criminal defense lawyer he would be my first and only call. He a is strong and zelous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Top Ten Attorney Award for the State of Illinois, The National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2018
Top 10 Attorney Award for the State of Illinois, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2017
Top 50 Blogs And Websites by Criminal Defense Lawyers, Feedspot
2017
Top 20 Criminal Defense Lawyer in Chicago, Expertise
2017
10 Best Attorney Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2017
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2008
The Expired Hero of the Month Award, theexpiredmeter.com
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Principal, James G. Dimeas & Associates
2005 - 2017
Senior Partner, Legal Defenders, P.C.
1995 - 2005
Senior Partner, The Chicago Lawyers Group, P.C.
1992 - 1995
Associate, Peter A. Palivos & Associates
Associations
2019 - Present
Northwest Suburban Bar AssociationMember
2018 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2018 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2018 - Present
American Society of Legal AdvocatesMember
2018 - Present
National Institute of Criminal Law AttorneysMember
2018 - Present
National Academy of Criminal Defense AttorneysMember
2017 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
The National Trial LawyersMember
2016 - Present
DuPage County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Case dismissed.
Not Guilty
Charges Reduced
Case Dismissed after Won Motion to Suppress
Charges Dismissed
Case Dismissed after Won Motion to Suppress
Directed Verdict - Not Guilty
Trial - Not Guilty
Motion Granted - Case Dismissed
Case Dismissed
Not Guilty
Motion to Suppress Granted. Case dismissed.
Directed Verdict - Not Guilty
Verdict of Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Education
1992
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
BS - Bachelor of Science
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