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Gino Fimbianti
also known as Eugene Anthony Fimbianti
About Gino
Biography
Mr. Fimbianti began he career in law enforcement when he became a police officer in 1990. As a police officer, he served as a patrol officer, tactical officer and detective. He also has received specialized training and served as a Juvenile Officer, Street Gang Specialist, Field Training Officer (FTO), FBI Certified Firearms Instructor, Accident Investigator, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Firearms Armorer and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-D). During his career as a police officer, he received over 20 police commendations, awards and distinctions for his service.
Mr. Fimbianti graduated from DePaul University College of Law in Chicago in 2001 and became an Assistant State’s Attorney in Will County. As a prosecutor, he handled DUI cases and felony offenses including murder, robbery, narcotics, and class X felonies. He also served as an ASA in the Grand Jury and Felony Review Section and worked as a felony narcotics prosecutor with the Organized Crime Unit. In 2005, he entered private practice as a senior partner in a law firm specializing in criminal defense, civil litigation, and family law.
In 2010, Mr. Fimbianti was selected by the United States Department of Justice to travel to southeastern Europe (the former Yugoslavia) as a contract advisor to the Republic of Kosovo and Bosnia and Herzegovina. In the Balkans, he spent 18 months assisting in the development of a practical criminal justice infrastructure and other essential Rule of Law institutions, with a special emphasis on enhancing the cooperation and teamwork among prosecutors and police officers.
Upon returning to the States, Mr. Fimbianti opened his own criminal defense and personal injury practice. His experience on all sides of the judicial system and abroad has afforded him a distinct perspective on the law. He ardently believes in the rights of criminal defendants as defined by the U.S. Constitution.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Pro bono
10 %
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Indiana for 2 years
State: Indiana
Acquired: 2023
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 24 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Gino Fimbianti
58 N. Chicago Street, Suite 700, Joliet, IL, 60432
Law Offices of Eugene Fimbianti PC
58 N. Chicago Street, Suite 504, Joliet, IL, 60432
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Gino Fimbianti's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 8 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Andreas | August 6, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
The nicest lawyer and the best you could ask for affordable price will be by your side
In Aug of 2019 i was accused of a hit and run accident was facing class a misdemeanor gino saved me from the false accusation the best lawyer in the city of joilet in my opinion fair man loyal and always on time if I ever find my self in trouble again I will give Mr. Fimbainti a call very affordabl...
Posted by Brian Dorian | July 31, 2013
Helped save my life. He was not only my lawyer, but he is my friend.
I've been a police officer for 15 years and in October of 2010 was falsely accused of the most heinous crime that someone could be accused of. I was arrested and thrown in a box and the first one to hear of it was Gino, even though he was a million miles away in Kosovo. He immediately made a call to ...
Posted by Federico | July 31, 2013
Above and Beyond
I went to Mr. Fimbianti with a case in Indiana and even though he was licensed in Illinois he came all the way out to see me at school because I wouldn't be able to get to him, after some time we realized he would not be able to be my attorney, he went out of his way to find the right lawyer around w...
Posted by Danny | May 19, 2013
great defense attorney with exceptional experience and overall background
I've met Mr. Fimbianti in January 2010 in Pristina, Kosovo. As a Belgium Investigative Judge, I was delegated by the Minister of Justice in Belgium to the EU Rule of Law mission in Kosovo (Eulex), where I held the post of a Eulex prosecutor (conducting criminal investigations together with the Kosovo...
Posted by Steven | April 4, 2012
Will County Sheriff's Deputies Union
Mr. Fimbianti was hired to represent Union Members in an investigation that the Employer accused Sheriff Deputies being involved in a theft of narcotics. Mr. Fimbianti was very concerned for the rights of our members because of the Employers statements without no evidence what so ever of Sheriff Depu...
Gino Fimbianti's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Gino has been highly impressive in the way I have see him handle himself and his business in the courthouse. Extremely knowledgeable about criminal defense and an excellent trial attorney. Gino is a top notch lawyer!"
"Eugene is an excellent attorney and respected colleague. His prior police experience is an invaluable tool that give him an edge that he uses to obtain outstanding results for his clients. I often find myself with questions that I turn to Eugene for in my own practice."
"Gino always does an excellent job for his clients and his background as a police officer and a former prosecutor gives him insight and expertise other defense attorneys do not have. Highly recommended."
"I endorse Eugene. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Mr. Fimbianti is a very knowledgeable, skillful lawyer. With his background in law enforcement, he has a keen eye that helps him detect weaknesses in the prosecution's case. I've found him to be a very ethical and professional colleague."
"Mr. Fimbianti is a skillful and hard working attorney who fights for his clients."
"Gino is one of the most straightforward individuals and lawyers that I know. He tells it like it is and doesn't play games when it comes to handling cases. His experience and professionalism are outstanding and I would highly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is an excellent guardian ad litem and family law attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Geno is an extremely proactive attorney who works every angle of a criminal law case to get good results. I refer cases to Geno without question that he will do an excellent job and be there for the client throughout the case."
"I strongly endorse Gino, whose experience and legal knowledge gives him an advantage over most over criminal defense attorneys. Potential clients can rest assured that with Gino they will get the very best result."
"Gino is an excellent attorney who's back ground in law enforcement gives him a unique edge in the criminal defense field. He is the first attorney I think of when needing a criminal defense attorney for my clients."
"Gino is an excellent defense attorney. As a former prosecutor and police officer, Gino brings a unique perspective to each case, allowing him insights that other attorneys just don't have."
"I have known Mr. Fimbianti now for almost 7 years. He his one of the best lawyers in the community. He is a former prosecutor, police officer and now defense attorney. He therefore brings great perspective to the defense of his clients. Most importantly, he his knowledgeable, well liked and gets things done. I definitely endorse him!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Gene is an outstanding attorney with good character and ethics. He fights for his clients. I would recommend him to anyone who is in need of a quality attorney."
"Geno is a great criminal defense attorney. I respect his work ethic, his character and abilities. If I ever needed a criminal defense lawyer, I'd want Geno on my side."
"Mr. Fimbianti is always professional and a great attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known and worked with Gino Fimbianti for several years now. He has a very keen understanding of the law and how it is practically applied in the courtoom. As a former prosecutor and police officer, he has a great working relationship with the prosecutors and is well respected by the judges."
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Experience
Honors
1994
State Judo Champion, Illinois State Judo
Work Experience
2001 - 2005
Assistant District Attorney, Office Of The Will County State's Attorney
1990 - 2001
Police Officer and Detective, Law Enforcement / Police Officer
Associations
2011 - Present
Justinian Society
2011 - Present
Illinois Archaeological Society
2011 - Present
South Suburban Archeological Society
2001 - Present
Will County Bar Association
2001 - Present
Illinois State Bar Association
Education
2001
DePaul University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Will County Bar Association
Detecting the Nonverbal Signs of Deception in Guardian Ad Litem Cases
Languages
Italian
Activity
Legal Answers