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Cosmo Joseph Tedone
About Cosmo
Biography
Cosmo J. Tedone was born on December 13, 1966 in Manchester, Connecticut. Prior to forming the law firm, Tedone & Morton, P.C., he was the senior associate with Chuck Bretz and Associates, P.C. for eight years along with experience as an Assistant Will County Public Defender and private practice in the area of insurance defense and general civil litigation. He was involved with several appeals that resulted in three murder convictions being overturned in 2011.
With over 20 years of experience, Mr. Tedone's current practice emphasizes in criminal defense (DUI, Suspended Driver Licenses, Drugs, Domestic Battery, Homicide and Appeals), personal injury, and Secretary of State Hearings, representing a wide variety of clientele. He represents clients in litigation matters before Federal and State Courts, arbitration and administrative agencies. Cosmo has many years of experience as a litigator trying over fifty jury trials and hundreds of bench trials and motions.
Mr. Tedone graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology (B.A. 1990) and Thomas Cooley School of Law (J.D. 1999-Cum Laude). He received several awards and accomplishments while in law school including a Certificate of Merit in Torts and Family Law, finalist in the school's moot court competition and member of law review.
He is admitted and qualified to practice in the States of Connecticut and Illinois and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar. Mr. Tedone is a member of the Will County Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association and former member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers.
Practice Areas
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Licensed in Illinois for 26 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Licensed in Connecticut for 25 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Tedone and Morton, P.C.
58 North Chicago St., Suite 606, Joliet, IL, 60432
Law Offices of Tedone and Morton, P.C.
15300 S. Route 59, Suite 104, Plainfield, IL, 60544
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Cosmo Joseph Tedone's Reviews
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Posted by Laurie | June 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great attorney, great man. Goes above and beyond, and truly cares.
I hired Cosmo to represent my son during a difficult time. Young kid, bad decisions. He took the time to explain everything that was going to happen in detail. His empathy was apparent. He genuinely cares about his clients. It was an long process (as the court system is) but he was there every st...
Posted by Brad | April 3, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
A great, caring attorney that works hard for his clients
I hired Mr Tedone to handle a simple traffic ticket for my 20 year old son. I simply looked up traffic attorneys in the Joliet area and picked his firm, well I am glad I did. it was a Friday night and he returned and email after I had just put in request to contact on the firms web site. I couldn't ...
Posted by Nancy | October 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Very grateful to a fine man
This month Mr Tedone took care of two separate cases involving my adult children and I have nothing but gratitude to him for his professionalism, empathy, and respect for us all. He gives undivided attention, returns calls personally as quickly as he can, and makes his services affordable and fair. ...
Posted by Jesse | August 4, 2015
Most knowledgeable attorney in Will County!!!
Cosmo surpassed my expectations when he represented me. He is very knowledgeable of the law and cares a lot about his clients. I'm glad I was not just another case for him. He actually puts forward his best effort for his clients. I definitely will be recommending him to any friends or family members...
Posted by Cheryl | February 11, 2015
Best Attorney in all of Will County
Cosmo makes every client feel important no matter how small or large the case. The time and effort he puts into his work is amazing. He is honest and keeps you comfortable through the entire process. I have the utmost respect for him and would never call another law firm.
Cosmo Joseph Tedone's Lawyer Endorsements
"Had the pleasure of knowing Cosmo since law school. Every client I have sent him has been very pleased with his dedication, expertise, and kindness. I highly recommend him!!"
"I endorse Cosmo 100%. He is a gifted, experienced and dedicated defense lawyer and his results speak for themselves."
"I endorse Cosmo. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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"Cosmo is a great criminal lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Serious about representing his clients."
"I have known Cosmo for several years now and I can say whole-heartedly that I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Cosmo is decidated to his clients and to the practice of law. He is very thorough and a pleasure to work with. I have referred several clients to Cosmo on both civil and criminal matters and my clients were pleased with the referral."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred many cases to Cosmo Tedone in the area of criminal defense for cases involving felony and misdemeanors charges and have known him to be an excellent litigator. All my referrals have been very happy with the results."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked with Cosmo Tedone on many matters a few years ago when we both worked for the Will County Public Defender. I found Cosmo to be a smart, talented and hard-working attorney. Cosmo mentored me and taught me a lot when I was starting out in the criminal defense arena. I strongly recommend Cosmo to anyone in need of quality representation."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I worked with Mr. Tedone on a few matters in the beginning of my career, and came away impressed with his trial ability. Not only is he intelligent, but his case law knowledge is second to none. In addition he is very well respected by his peers in the legal community."
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Experience
Honors
2021
Elite Lawyer Award, Elite Lawyer
2020
Elite Lawyer Award, Elite Lawyer
2019
Top 10 Attorney, Best of the Best Attorneys
2019
Litigator of The Year, American Institute of Trial Lawyers
2019
Lawyers of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction
2018
Top 10 Attorneys, American Jurist Institute
2017
Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys, America's Top 100 Attorneys
2017
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2016
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2016
Superior DUI Attorney, National Advocacy for DUI Defense
2015
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2015
Superior DUI Attorney, National Advocacy for DUI Defense
2015
Client's Choice, Avvo
2014
Superior DUI Attorney, National Advocacy for DUI Defense
2013
Superior DUI Attorney, National Advocacy for DUI Defense
2012
Superior DUI Attorney, National Advocacy for DUI Defense
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Managing Partner, Tedone & Morton, P.C.
2004 - 2012
Senior Associate, Chuck Bretz & Associates, PC
Associations
2012 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
American Association of Premier DUI AttorneysMember
2007 - Present
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Will County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. Marcus Gant
Not Guilty
Education
1999
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
Rochester Institute of Technology
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2020
Elite Lawyer
Elite Lawyer Profile
2020
Martindale.com
Martindale Profile
2020
Martindale.com
Lawyers.com Profile
2020
Lawyer.com
Lawyer.com Profile
Languages
Spanish
English