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Licensed in Illinois for 38 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Licensed in Wisconsin for 39 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
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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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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Trustworthiness
Posted by Demarlon | February 02, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Trust the process with Jerry
Jerry Bischoff thank you for being the best attorney a client could ask for. And being a man of your word I appreciate everything. GOOOO Jerry!!!!!
Posted by Ariel | May 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Good experience.
Jerry was always available to answer our questions and concerns. Through the process we were at ease. I admire his work ethic and composure through our court proceedings. My family been knowing Jerry for years. Growing up I would always hear how good of a lawyer he is. Til I got older and needed a ...
Posted by anonymous | August 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Great service
Mr.Bischoff , I want to thank you for all your help and service threw all my husbands legal problem you have been very proffessional threw his whole situation and understanding when i had questions me and my husband is very greatful for your help your and service your a very good lawyer that i know...
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.
Jerry David Bischoff's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer's work.because he is sharp on the law, works hard and knows the real world"
Thomas Glasgow
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Experience
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 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
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
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
2011
MentorCLE
Civil Rights Suits Against Police
Publications
2010
AVVO Legal Guides
DENIAL OF MEDICAL TREATMENT AT THE COOK COUNTY JAIL
1996
"For the People"
For the People
Activity
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