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.
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21 years
21 years
21 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 2000 | 12/06/2020 |
Legal answers | 16 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Member | Elite Lawyer | 2018 |
10 Best Client Satisfaction | American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys | 2015 |
10 Best for Client Satisfaction | American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys | 2015 |
Top 100 Lawyers | The National Advocates | 2015 |
Recommended for Cook County Circuit Court Judge | Hellenic Bar Association of Illinois | 2014 |
"10 Best" DUI/DWI Attorneys for Client Satisfaction in Illinois | American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys | 2014 |
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Who's Who of prominent professionals | Continental Broadcasting Network | 2014 |
10 Best Under 40 | American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys | 2014 |
Clients' Choice Award | AVVO | 2014 |
Top 10 Attorney Award | National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys | 2013 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Fotopoulos Law Office - Division of KJS | 2018 - Present |
Shareholder | Law Office of John S. Fotopoulos, P.C. | 2000 - 2016 |
Associate | Fraterrigo, Beranek, Feiereisel & Kasbohm | 2000 - 2000 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Hellenic Bar Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
City Club of Chicago | Member | 2015 - Present |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2015 - Present |
Chicago Bar Association | Member | 2014 - Present |
Cook County Bar Association | Member | 2014 - Present |
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
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National Rifle Association | Member | 2009 - Present |
Illinois State Bar Association | Member | 2000 - Present |
John Marshall Alumni Association | Member | 2000 - Present |
Will County Bar Association | N/A | N/A |
John Marshall Law School | New attorney mentor | 2012 - 2013 |
Southwest Bar Association | Board Member | 2003 - 2004 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Courthouse News | Judge sues Fox News | 2010 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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John Marshall Law School, Chicago | JD - Juris Doctor | 2000 |
University of Illinois, Chicago | Bachelors | 1992 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Training Seminar for Conceal Carry requirements | Illinois Conceal Carry | 2014 |
Robert Morris College | Litigation | 2008 |
Career Seminar | Legal Profession/ Education | 2005 |
Case name | Outcome |
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State v. John Z. | Not guilty on all counts |
James Ryan v. Fox News and Better Government Association | Affirmed |
State v. Contreas | Jury found client not guilty. |
State v. Farmakoulas | Not Guilty |
Anginas v. Burkhardt | Verdict in favor of Plaintiff |
State v. Elmardi | Not Guilty on DUI |
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Karahalios v. Byzantium | Verdict for Plaintiff |
Estate of Jones | Verdict for Plaintiff |
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Rosemary Kostopoulos, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 20, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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, Personal injury 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, DUI and DWI Attorney on Mar 22, 2017
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I endorse this lawyer.
Maggie Pucher, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 18, 2016
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I endorse this lawyer. John is highly knowledgeable and always professional.
Mark Clay, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 21, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jul 17, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Very determined and dedicated attorney. I endorse this lawyer
A highly experienced, well-rounded and compassionate attorney. I endorse this lawyer.
Boris Kayhan, Family Attorney on Feb 17, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Samantha Dammer, State, local, and municipal law Attorney on Feb 12, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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 9, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Douglas Borthwick, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 31, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Ryan Fishman, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 9, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 28, 2014
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Juan Fernandez-Barquin, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 8, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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, DUI and DWI 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, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 18, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
John O'Brien, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 11, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.