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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 | 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 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 Dan G. | July 22, 2015 | Criminal Defense
I cannot say enough good things
I cannot say enough good things about Mr. Bischoff and what he did for me. I have had occasion to interact with more than a few lawyers over the last decade and Jerry is, hands down, the best representation I have ever had. I was facing up to 188 months in a federal criminal matter and with Jerry's h...
Posted by anonymous | June 05, 2009 | Criminal Defense
My Review
Jerry is the first lawyer that has made me feel like a person, and not a number. He actually cared about the situation I was in and he never left me in the dark about anything that was going on. Jerry was my lawyer for two years, and not once did he let me down. When Jerry entered the court room the ...
"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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