also known as CECE LAW
CRIMINAL:
FRANK CECE has nearly 30 years of trial experience handling criminal cases.
From 1992 thru 2002, As an Assistant States Attorney for the Cook County State's Attorney's Office, FRANK CECE received the very best training and real world courtroom experience. FRANK CECE has tried dozens of felony juries and several hundred bench trials. FRANK CECE drafted appellate briefs and argued before the Illinois Appellate Court, First District. FRANK CECE rose in the ranks to become First Chair in the Felony Trial Division at 26th and California, where he supervised other Assistants and was responsible for running a felony courtroom with a large docket of serious felony cases, including dozens of murders.
In 2002, FRANK CECE left the prosecutor's office and founded CECE LAW, a private defense practice, specializing in serious felonies such as drugs, aggravated battery, guns, armed habitual offender, armed robbery, reckless homicide and murder cases, including a death penalty cases (capital murder).
At CECE LAW, it is our firm belief that everyone is entitled to the very best defense and we aggressively defend our client's rights.
I have the knowledge, experience, skills and drive to get great results for my clients. After all, when your liberty is on the line, do you want someone who dabbles in criminal defense or someone who has vast experience and has been in the trenches fighting for the right of my clients for nearly three decades. The court room is my domain and I take my responsibility seriously.
INJURY:
I also have the honor of representing those who have been seriously injured; whose lives were turned upside down from auto, truck and motorycle accidents. This also includes clients who have had slip and falls; dog bites; nursing home abuse or neglect; and wrongful death cases.
FAMILY:
I also represent clients in dissolution (divorce); child support, parenting time, and visitation matters.
Call me for your free initial consultation today.
Frank Cece, Jr.
President and Founder CECE LAW
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24 years | 30 cases
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Acquired: 1991
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7808 W. College Drive, Suite 4SE, Palos Heights, IL, 60463
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Posted by Jamie | October 8, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Frank Cece was incredibly knowledgeable and provided an excellent defense for my unusual and somewhat complicated case. He traveled almost two hours outside of the City to defend me after hearing the details of my case. Often times (perhaps because he was a visiting attorney in my relatively smal...
Posted by Eligio | December 11, 2012
This case was a process. The Justice system did not make it for easy for Frank or I. We started with the preliminary hearing. In this hearing during the cross examination he caught the officers in lies. It was obvious that the officer didn't remember his lies; unfortunately, this case was continued a...
Posted by Sean | December 10, 2012
I first met Mr. Ce Ce Through my wife. I was going through a difficult Child custody battle with my ex wife And my current wife new a criminal lawyer named Frank Ce Ce so She decided to give Mr Ce Ce a call to see if he knew any good family practice lawyers and he told her that he had just started on...
Posted by Ron | December 7, 2012
I felt like I was fighting a losing battle when someone told me about Mr. Cece. During our consultation it was easy to see that he would be the perfect attorney to handle my case. His explanation of the law regarding my case and the excitement he displayed assured me that I could trust him and no l...
"Outstanding defense attorney. Highly respected in the legal community. Sterling reputation. I endorse Frank Cece."
"Frank Cece Jr. is a fabulous attorney that I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with for over 20 years! Frank is an amazing litigator who has the intellect to think quickly on his feet to make impromptu arguments and object to inappropriate testimony! Additionally, Frank is a fantastic attorney who can assist clients with personal injury cases!"
"I sincerely endorse Mr. Cece Jr. He is an extremely knowledgeable attorney who is an active member in the avvo community. I enjoy reading his input on various issues and highly recommend him."
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2020
2020 Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2019
2019 Illinois Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
1992 - 2002
Assistant States Attorney, Cook County State's Attorney's Office, Chicago, Il
1992 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Not Guilty
Verdict: Not Guilty
1991
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English
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