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At Fotopoulos Law Office, we strive to provide each and every client the most comprehensive legal protection and guidance when you are faced with a legal battle of any sort. Litigation defense can be a very stressful task to handle, but with the Fotopoulos Law Office in your corner, we help you get back to living a normal life while our attorney’s successfully tackle the case at hand. Built with a downtown look and atmosphere in mind, every client is sure to be greeted with a warm and friendly “Welcome” from the very moment you walk through our office doors and begin to appreciate the vast legal knowledge our attorneys bring to the table. Don’t wait and experience for yourself why so many stress-free clients chose Fotopoulos Law Office as their trusted name in legal protection. Call us today and schedule your meet & greet session in our Orland Park office. 

Practice areas

Criminal defenseDUI and DWIPersonal injury
  1. Personal injury: 60%

    19 years

  2. DUI and DWI: 20%

    19 years

  3. Criminal defense: 20%

    19 years

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

14496 John Humphrey Drive
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Fotopoulos Law Office

14496 John Humphrey Drive
Orland Park, IL, 60462

Fotopoulos Law Office

58 N. Chicago Street
Joliet, IL, 60432

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
ILActive And Authorized To Practice Law200007/06/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers16
Legal guides0
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
MemberElite Lawyer2018
10 Best Client SatisfactionAmerican Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys2015
10 Best for Client SatisfactionAmerican Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys2015
Top 100 LawyersThe National Advocates2015
Recommended for Cook County Circuit Court JudgeHellenic Bar Association of Illinois2014
"10 Best" DUI/DWI Attorneys for Client Satisfaction in IllinoisAmerican Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys2014
Who's Who of prominent professionalsContinental Broadcasting Network2014
10 Best Under 40American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys2014
Clients' Choice AwardAVVO2014
Top 10 Attorney AwardNational Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys2013
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
OwnerFotopoulos Law Office2018 - Present
ShareholderLaw Office of John S. Fotopoulos, P.C.2000 - 2016
AssociateFraterrigo, Beranek, Feiereisel & Kasbohm2000 - 2000
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Hellenic Bar AssociationMember2015 - Present
City Club of ChicagoMember2015 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember2015 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember2014 - Present
Cook County Bar AssociationMember2014 - Present
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationMember2013 - Present
National Rifle AssociationMember2009 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember2000 - Present
John Marshall Alumni AssociationMember2000 - Present
Will County Bar AssociationN/AN/A
John Marshall Law SchoolNew attorney mentor2012 - 2013
Southwest Bar AssociationBoard Member2003 - 2004
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Courthouse NewsJudge sues Fox News2010
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
John Marshall Law School, ChicagoJD - Juris Doctor2000
University of Illinois, ChicagoBachelors1992
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Training Seminar for Conceal Carry requirementsIllinois Conceal Carry2014
Robert Morris CollegeLitigation2008
Career SeminarLegal Profession/ Education2005
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
State v. John Z.Not guilty on all counts
James Ryan v. Fox News and Better Government AssociationAffirmed
State v. ContreasJury found client not guilty.
State v. FarmakoulasNot Guilty
Anginas v. BurkhardtVerdict in favor of Plaintiff
State v. ElmardiNot Guilty on DUI
Karahalios v. ByzantiumVerdict for Plaintiff
Estate of JonesVerdict for Plaintiff

Reviews

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Review John Fotopoulos

Gets the job done

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We hired Mr. Fotopoulos to represent a family member who was under investigation by local police. After contacting the office on a weekend, we were quickly able to chat with a member of his staff to explain our situation. John got in touch with us by the next morning and helped us through a very difficult situation. He was very forthcoming and told us exactly what to expect. I hope I never need another criminal defense attorney, but if I ever do, I would trust Mr. Fotopoulos to represent me.
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Outstanding Legal Counsel

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If you are looking for experienced, Top Notch legal representation John is your man. John will fight for you and make sure that you are vindicated. Knowing that John was on my case gave me the piece of mind I needed. Extremely knowledgable and Precise. He is as good as they get!
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Attorney endorsements

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Rosemary Kostopoulos, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 21, 2017
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John Fotopoulos is an attorney that I happily endorse, as an upstanding member of the legal community and a strong advocate for clients.

Joe Messineo, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 18, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

John Fotopoulos is a top notch attorney who is well respected by the entire legal community. This is an attorney that I would trust my family members and closest friends to, and whom I proudly endorse!

Kostas Kostopoulos, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 18, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter

John Fotopoulos is a great lawyer with formidable legal skills; strongly liked and respected by the lawyers and judges in the legal community. This is an attorney that I absolutely endorse!

Joseph Rourke, Medical malpractice Attorney on Mar 22, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.

Maggie Pucher, Family Attorney on Oct 18, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. John is highly knowledgeable and always professional.

Mark Clay, Immigration Attorney on Aug 21, 2015
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I highly endorse Mr. Fotopoulos. Very knowledgeable and caring attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I want all people to contact him for help.

James Newell, Real estate Attorney on Jul 17, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.

Jill Rogers, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 27, 2015
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Very determined and dedicated attorney. I endorse this lawyer

Judd Nemiro

A highly experienced, well-rounded and compassionate attorney. I endorse this lawyer.

Boris Kayhan, Residential real estate Attorney on Feb 17, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.

Samantha Dammer, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Feb 12, 2015
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John is very aggressive on behalf of his clients. I used to live and practice in Orland Park before moving to Tampa in 2005. I would endorse John because he is not afraid to take on difficult cases.

Dan Tsataros, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 10, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.

Douglas Borthwick, Family Attorney on Dec 31, 2014
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Ryan Fishman, Debt collection Attorney on Dec 9, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 29, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Juan Fernandez-Barquin, Real estate Attorney on Jul 8, 2014
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Based on John's AVVO responses he is clearly knowledgeable, and a very skilled attorney. I endorse John.

Cornelia Clark, Personal injury Attorney on May 30, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Sean Cleary, Car accident Attorney on May 20, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.

Howard Siegrist

I endorse this lawyer.

John O'Brien, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 11, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.

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