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Over thirty-four years of extensive trial experience. Previously served as an assistant State's Attorney for Cook County for 15 years. Responsible for the prosecution of several high-profile felony cases, served as Supervisor of the Felony Review Unit, and thereafter, was appointed Deputy State's Attorney, serving as Chief of the Criminal Prosecutions Bureau. In the private sector, lead a fifty lawyer, in-house, insurance defense law firm. In 1999 established The Law Offices of John J. Eannace, concentrating on the defense of state and federal criminal cases and the prosecution of significant personal injury matters.
Prepared and tried 59 jury trials to verdict and hundreds of felony trials before the court. Experience includes several high-profile criminal cases involing murder and other violent crimes, financial crimes, narcotices offenses and personal injury matters. Cases include several complex, multiple party trials, involving expert witnesses in the fields of forensic science, forensic pathology, psychology, psychiatry, medical experts and accident reconstruciton.
Adjunct Professor of Law - The John Marshall Law School (1993 - 2006) teaching Trial Advocacy, Advanced Trial Advocacy and Accelerated Trial Advocacy.
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Acquired: 1982
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11950 S Harlem Ave Ste 201 2, Palos Heights, IL, 60463-1100
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Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Our family had to deal with serious false accusations against our teenage son, which was a stressful and terrifying experience. A trusted friend of the family recommended John and we could not have asked for a better experience. John was responsive, knowledgeable, professional and fair. His commun...
Posted by zied higazin | February 5, 2017 | Hired Attorney
John Eannace is a great guy. You cannot wish for a better lawyer. This was my first time dealing with the criminal justice system, and I had heavy evidence against me. I risked losing my business and everything I worked 20 years for. I was terrified, confused, and depressed, but John helped me throug...
Posted by anonymous | September 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney
John is an excellent lawyer. My family worked with him for several months on two real estate transactions and we are extremely satisfied with his representation throughout the process and especially at the closing table. For my deal specifically, he was extremely patient. We had a long road as the pr...
Posted by A. Y. Tadros | September 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney
We engaged John to represent our non-profit organization in a real estate case involving another non profit organization who was in default of our real estate contract. His persistence, thoroughness and "don't give up" attitude helped us resolve our situation before we had to begin the eviction proc...
Posted by anonymous | August 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney
I was recommended to Attorney John J Eannace, when I need it the most, he represent me in a very tough twisted confusing case after me having a couple more legal representation opinions under my sleeve that keep me up at night, because both were very similar in they are opinion terms, it will take th...
"I have known and worked with John for the past 10 years. Among other cases, we have also worked on two murder cases together throughout the years. John is not only highly competent as well as an expert in his field, but he also enjoys a great deal of respect and regard in the legal community, from both his colleagues and the judges that he appears before. Finally, I also have to say that John has been a great mentor to me and is always eager to assist his fellow attorneys. If I ever need a criminal defense lawyer, no one but John would be my guy !"
"Well-liked by Judges for his decorum and preparedness, known as a top-notch litigator, and highly-respected by prosecutors and defense attorneys alike, John Eannace will provide you with the very best representation. John is a hard worker, who devotes his time, attention and care to every case he handles - from minor moving violations to violent crimes. If you are in need of a criminal attorney whose demeanor, thoughtfulness and skills are the very best, meet with John Eannace."
"I have known John Eannace personally and professionally for over 25 years. I have been greatly impressed by his professional expertise and by his personal demeanor. I have referred many clients to him for civil litigation and criminal defense, and my clients have thanked me for the referral. I know John to be a thorough, careful and highly competent lawyer, as well as a kind and honorable man. I endorse him without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer.I've Known John for over 30 years since we worked together in the cook County State's Attorney's Office. I still speak and see John often. He is a terrific lawyer.He is one of the best lawyers I ever tried a jury with. You can't go wrong hiring John as your lawyer."
"I have known John Eannace for almost 20 years. Over the years, I have referred numerous criminal cases to him and he has done an excellent job on those matters. I would not hesitate to refer cases to him in the future. He is intelligent, conscientious and well-respected in the legal community. I endorse and highly recommend John Eannace."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Eannace is a very competent attorney. He is very knowledgeable and well-versed in his areas on the law. I highly recommend his services."
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1999 - Present
Owner, Law Offices of John J. Eannace
1997 - 1999
Managing Partner, Warrior Insurance Group
1982 - 1997
Assistant State's Attorney, Office of the Cook County State's Attorney
2003 - Present
South Suburban Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Southwest Bar AssociationMember
2007 - 2007
Southwest Bar AssociationPresident
2002 - 2007
Southwest Bar AssociationBoard Memeber
1982 - 2008
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
Motion to suppress the pistol based on an illegal stop was GRANTED-CASE DISMSSED
NOT GUILTY - INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE TO PROVE DUI
1982
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
Bachelor of Science
1997
English
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