Mariam is an accomplished trial attorney with a career devoted to representing plaintiffs in personal injury and wrongful death cases. Known for her client-centered approach, she prioritizes justice, integrity, and open communication to achieve the best outcomes. Mariam began her career handling complex medical negligence cases before expanding her practice to include a wide range of personal injury matters, such as auto accidents, premises liability, and construction negligence. After serving as a partner at her previous firm, she now runs her own practice, continuing her dedication to fighting for her clients.
With extensive trial experience, Mariam has secured numerous record-setting verdicts, including a $3.3 million medical malpractice verdict in 2022 and a $15.2 million construction negligence verdict in 2018. She has also achieved significant appellate victories, including arguments before the Illinois Supreme Court. Mariam’s achievements have earned her recognition as a SuperLawyer and the NIU College of Law Young Alum of the Year in 2020. Beyond her legal career, she is a proud mother, wife to a Chicago Police Officer, and an active community member, serving on the NIU Law Alumni Council and her son’s Local School Council.
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Practice Areas
16 years
16 years
33%-40%
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
1515 N Harlem Avenue, Suite 111, Oak Park, IL, 60302
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Posted by Jon Phillips | February 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Car Accident
I can't say enough good things about Mariam and Jamie. I was in a car accident where a lot of things did not look good for me, but I was not in the wrong. They took a difficult case and they won it. They stuck by my side for two years while we worked this out and were always a quick phone call away. ...
"I cannot speak highly enough about this lawyer.Mariam is a very intelligent,compassionate,organized and aggressive litigator who excels in all personal injury cases."
Personal injury lawyer
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2023
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2023
Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyers of America
2022
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2022
Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyers of America
2022
#1 Podiatry Malpractice Verdict in the United States, TopVerdict
2021
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2021
Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyers of America
2020
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2020
Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyers of America
2020
Young Alumna of the Year, Northern Illinois University College of Law
2019
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018
Top 20 Jury Verdicts, TopVerdict
2024 - Present
Owner & Trial Attorney, Law Office of Mariam L. Hafezi, Ltd.
2014 - 2024
Attorney, Kaiser Hafezi Law
2013 - 2014
Attorney, Hunt, Kaiser, Aranda & Subach, Ltd.
2010 - 2013
Attorney, Law Office of Kenneth C. Chessick, MD
2012 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
DuPage County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English
Spanish
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