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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 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...
Posted by Ahmed | April 09, 2013 | Criminal Defense
Excellent Lawyer
I want to take the time to thank and show the utmost gratitude to my lawyer Jerry Bischoff. Words can barely describe the way he went to battle for me, you literally had to be there to witness it. Jerry made sure he went over and beyond to prove my innocence to my peers and the jury. Jerry demonstr...
Posted by anonymous | June 15, 2010 | Criminal Defense
Excellent Lawyer
I retained Mr. Bischoff after I was charged in a complex fraud case. He was extremely knowledgeable about the law and took the time to educate me about the case. He investigated all of my leads, interviewed all of my witnesses and gave me an honest assessment of my case. I appreciated all of his h...
"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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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
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