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Acquired: 1987
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Acquired: 1987
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35 E Wacker Drive, Suite 650, Chicago, IL, 60601-2119
35 E. Wacker Drive, Suite 650, Chicago, IL, 60601
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Posted by anonymous | April 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
White Collar Expertise
When the full force of the Federal Government is thrown on you in a criminal indictment, "who" you have representing you can be the difference between "time" and "time considered served". Retaining an ethical, respected, and zealous advocate that takes the time to get past the allegations supplied b...
Posted by anonymous | February 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Highly recommended
I’ve been a client of Mr. Bischoff for the past 3 years, he’s not only extremely professional and detail oriented, but genuinely caring. He went above and beyond in making sure I understood the situation I was in. He gained my highest regard and I recommend him without reservation.
Posted by Jorge | June 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Jerry Bischoff Legal Service
Jerry Bischoff did an excellent job representing in my case. He communicated all the legal facts of importance with me. His knowledge of the law gave him the ability to provide me with excellent representation in court. He is an honest man with integrity that I will hire again if I ever need legal re...
Posted by Maura | May 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
My actual lifesaver
My lawyer Jerry Bischoff is an absolute God Send. My case was pretty much open and shut. I had been battling addiction for years and finally after all these years had gotten my life together. I got away from almost everybody that was toxic in my life. I had been going to school for the last 5 years p...
Posted by Leon | October 31, 2014 | Criminal Defense
All I can say is Thank You A++++ BRAVO
I recommend Jerry Bischoff to anyone in need of a criminal lawyer. I was facing a minimum of 78 months on an art fraud case in federal court in Chicago. The lawyers I had prior to Mr. Bischoff did not listen to me or take the time to fully explain the ins and outs of my case. Mr. Bischoff is the firs...
"I have worked with Jerry Bischoff on federal criminal matters several times over the last few years. He is experienced and knowledgeable in the highly specialized world of federal criminal defense. His clients receive a thorough, well-prepared and vigorous defense."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jerry is an outstanding trial lawyer with a long track record of ethical and effective advocacy for his clients in both state and federal court."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is an exceptional trial lawyer and does great work for his clients."
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2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
5 Star Attorney, lawyers.com
1994 - Present
, Law Office of Jerry Bischoff
1987 - 1994
Assistant State's Attorney, Cook County State's Attorney's Office
2010 - Present
Federal Trial BarMember
2010 - Present
Federal Defender's Program - Panel AttorneyMember
2010 - Present
Illinois State Appellate Defender - Panel AttorneyMember
2010 - Present
Writer's Guild of AmericaMember
2010 - Present
Federal Bar Association (Chicago Chapter)Member
1 year BOP
24 months in Bureau of Prisons
26 months BOP
3 years probation
11.5 years in BOP
$750,000 settlement
1 day time considered served.
1 year probation
70 months in the BOP
4 years probation.
18 months IDOC (day for day) 9 months actual time.
Reduced to misdemeanor with 12 months supervision.
Settled $250,000.00
Non-guideline sentence
Non-Guideline non-mandatory minimum sentence
Case dismissed
Non-Guideline sentence
Non-Guideline Sentence
Non-Guideline sentence
Not Guilty
Non-guideline Sentence
Termination of supervised release with no jail time.
Reduced to Misdemeanor Battery
Settled for $245,000.00
Hung jury
Case dismissed
Defendant was sentenced to five days time considered served and five years mandatory supervised release.
Not Guilty of First Degree Murder
Not Guilty
Defendant received just 24 months despite the government's vigorous argument for 78 months.
settled for $2,500,000
Settled for $1,200,000
Settled for $729,999
settlement
settlement
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
not guilty
Not Guilty
not guilty
$4,000,000 settlement
1986
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
Bachelor of Arts
2015
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