Jerry David Bischoff

Jerry David Bischoff

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 39 years

Federal crime Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Federal Crime, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights

35 E Wacker Drive, Suite 650, Chicago, IL

About Jerry

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Federal Crime 50%

I represent clients in federal drug conspiracies, weapons offenses, bank fraud, mail fraud, wire fraud, racketeering, money laundering, violations of supervised release, public corruption, etc.

50%
Criminal Defense 25%

I represent persons at the state level at trial and on appeal who have been charged with First Degree Murder, Reckless Homicide, Narcotics Offenses, Weapons Offenses, White Collar Crimes, Conspiracy, Fraud, Theft, Property Crimes, etc.

25%
Personal Injury 20%

My office represents plaintiffs against individuals or corporations in wrongful death actions, products liability cases, automobile accidents and premises liability cases. Some of our clients include children who have suffered pediatric burns, adults who have incurred traumatic brain injury or persons who have broken bones in automobile accidents. I believe in accessibility, thorough investigation and the utilization of the country's best experts to help us successfully prosecute your case.

32 years

20%
Civil Rights 5%

I have successfully sued the government on behalf of persons who have been unlawfully detained, falsely arrested, severely beaten or killed by police officers. In addition, I have represented pre-trial detainees who have suffered cruel and unusual punishment while in custody. My office handles extreme cases of police or government misconduct. There are never any out-of-pocket expenses. Consultations are free.

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 38 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1987

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Wisconsin for 39 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1987

Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Jerry David Bischoff

35 E Wacker Drive, Suite 650, Chicago, IL, 60601-2119

Law Offices of Jerry David Bischoff

35 E. Wacker Drive, Suite 650, Chicago, IL, 60601

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Jerry David Bischoff's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

54 Client Reviews

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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...y the DOJ, is difficult. Jerry Bischoff gets past the often biased "facts" provided to a grand jury, truly listens to his client, and exposes the weaknesses in a Fed case. He assailed the lack of ethics of the ASAs on my case - on the record, and successfully positioned my case for the best possible outcome after a lengthy trial and being found guilty by a jury. The ASAs were asking for 30 years: "TCS" with a period of home confinement, probation and restitution was the outcome. As someone uniquely qualified to rate an attorney, Jerry Bischoff was without compare in my "white collar" case.

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...presentation.

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...art time to become a nurse with my BSN. However I made yet another poor decision in my life of bad decisions and relapsed once again. Well this time I did not only lose my sobriety but I could've lost everything that I had been working towards but more importantly my freedom. Thanks to Jerry that didn't happen. He went the extra mile for me I wasn't just another case and might I add I was pretty much "small fries" compared to what he us used to. But not once did he ever make me feel like that. He told my story and let the court see that it wasn't just as open and shut as they thought. There was more to my story than just my charge and he got that point across. As a result of that, I was offered a misdemeanor charge that should have been at the very least a felony conviction with 2 years probation, (the max being 4 years in prison) which would've washed down the drain all that hard work I had invested into school and I would not be able to provide for my two beautiful boys the life they deserve and finally feel good enough about myself to never put myself in that position again. He is truly a wonderful lawyer and man. I am still in shock. I want to take this opportunity to let him know that today's Mother's Day is going to be success because I know that me and my boys are still going to be ok because of what Jerry Bischoff did for me! Thank you Jerry! I owe you my life!

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...t lawyer I have had in my life who actually listened to me, answered all of my questions and treated as something more than a pay day. One of my co-defendants was sentenced to 8 years in the Bureau of Prisons. My other co-defendant was sentenced to 12 years. I received 24 months. I served about 14 months of that sentence. When we were in court, I was extremely impressed with oratory skills, his ability to persuasively argue my case and the eloquence with which he spoke. He is hard-nosed, tough, knowledgeable and practical. I am deeply beholden to him. Thank You From my entire family. Leon

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Jerry David Bischoff's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joshua Sachs

Federal crime lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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John Sawin

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Joseph Howard

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is an exceptional trial lawyer and does great work for his clients."

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Michael Falconer

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work.because he is sharp on the law, works hard and knows the real world"

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Thomas Glasgow

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Sidney Fleischman

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Thomas Brandstrader

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Joshua Sachs

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John Sawin

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

5 Star Attorney, lawyers.com

Work Experience

1994 - Present

, Law Office of Jerry Bischoff

1987 - 1994

Assistant State's Attorney, Cook County State's Attorney's Office

Associations

2010 - Present

Federal Trial Bar

Member

2010 - Present

Federal Defender's Program - Panel Attorney

Member

2010 - Present

Illinois State Appellate Defender - Panel Attorney

Member

2010 - Present

Writer's Guild of America

Member

2010 - Present

Federal Bar Association (Chicago Chapter)

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

United States v. L.N.

1 year BOP

United States v. D.G.

24 months in Bureau of Prisons

USA v. C.L.

26 months BOP

USA v. C.Y.

3 years probation

United States v. M.A.C.

11.5 years in BOP

B.M. v. DNJ

$750,000 settlement

United States v. R.S.

1 day time considered served.

United States v. M.L.

1 year probation

United States v. J.J.

70 months in the BOP

United States v. J. S.

4 years probation.

People v. A.C.

18 months IDOC (day for day) 9 months actual time.

People v. E.M.

Reduced to misdemeanor with 12 months supervision.

Palmer v. Blue Cab, et. al.

Settled $250,000.00

United States v. J.S.

Non-guideline sentence

United States v. G.N.

Non-Guideline non-mandatory minimum sentence

People v. E.R.

Case dismissed

United States v. L.A.

Non-Guideline sentence

United States v. Grote

Non-Guideline Sentence

United States v. E.R.

Non-Guideline sentence

People v. T.G.

Not Guilty

United States v. E.J.

Non-guideline Sentence

United States v. Donaldson

Termination of supervised release with no jail time.

People v. C.G.

Reduced to Misdemeanor Battery

Eide v. Treasure Island, et. al.

Settled for $245,000.00

United States v. A.I.

Hung jury

People v. J.C.

Case dismissed

United States v D.D.

Defendant was sentenced to five days time considered served and five years mandatory supervised release.

People v. J. G.

Not Guilty of First Degree Murder

People v. C.M.

Not Guilty

United States v. L.A.

Defendant received just 24 months despite the government's vigorous argument for 78 months.

Li vs. Barbaro Construction Co.

settled for $2,500,000

Jefferies et. al. v. CHA

Settled for $1,200,000

Ramirez vs. Madd Anthony's

Settled for $729,999

Keeshan v. Old Goode Things

settlement

White v. ______________

settlement

People v. J.P.

Not Guilty

People v. A.M.

Not Guilty

People v. A.D.

Not Guilty

People v. R.M.

not guilty

People vs. A.S.

Not Guilty

People v. Sanchez

not guilty

Wubs v. Sumitomo Rubber Inc.

$4,000,000 settlement

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Education

1986

University Of Wisconsin

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

University of Wisconsin

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

US v. Lazcano-Leon Seventh Circuit Oral Argument

Publications

1996

"For the People" For the People

Activity

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