Mitch Furman

Mitch Furman

also known as Mechislav Furman

4.7
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 25 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

77 West Wacker Drive, 45th Floor, Chicago, IL

About Mitch

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 70%

26 years | 1,500 cases

70%
DUI and DWI 30%

26 years | 1,500 cases

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 25 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2000

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices Of Mitch Furman

77 West Wacker Drive, 45th Floor, Chicago, IL, 60601

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Mitch Furman's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Yolanda | May 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Punctual and Professional

I wanted to take a moment to highlight my great satisfaction of working with the Law Offices of Mitch Furman. Mitch Furman referred me to Jason Allen who was very thorough, highly knowledgeable and has been a very dedicated attorney from day one. From the very onset when Mitch connected me with h...im, Jason excuded tremendous competency in the planning, preparation and presentation of my case. Both in court as well as over the phone, he was very professional, articulate and commanded a great presence of the law in the courtroom today. Thank you both for representing me and supporting me these last few weeks.

Posted by Ashley | June 17, 2011 | Criminal Defense

What an amazing attorney!!!!!

Thank you soooo much Mr. Furman!!! Attorney Mitch Furman really exceeded my expectations as a Criminal Defense Attorney compared to all the other attorneys that I had interviewed and had thought of hiring. Not only was he available at all times for any questions that I had, but he really was super...b at handling my case for a DUI when I was truly scared. I felt so alone, and his demeanor was not only extremely professional, but he was a real bull dog when it came to defending my case. I just feel so lucky to have had someone that was so skilled with my DUI case and really will be the attorney, no matter what the case may be, he will be my attorney for life!! He had the ability to make me feel at ease, and assured me that I was in the best of hands, and he just rose above the rest. There are some attorney's out there that make you feel like your just a number, whether it's about getting paid, or just the amount of clients that they need to fill their time. Attorney Mitch Furman puts everything else aside when it comes to each client and to me, that is what matters the most. Handling the case in the courtroom, he's fierce, and when it comes to the personal side of the case with his clients, his sensitivity surpasses them all. Thank you Mr. Furman!!!! I truly cannot Thank You enough.

Posted by Shari | October 19, 2009 | DUI & DWI

This lawyer knows his stuff

Let me just begin by saying that before I decided to hire Mr. Furman, I had interviewed 6 other lawyers none of which were as knowledgeable or as willing to take the time to discuss my case the way Mitch Furman did. I was charged with a DUI after my car was involved in a car accident after I hit ...a pole. Police were called by a passerby and when they arrived, the officer was rude and was insisting that I was drunk. The officer also interviewed two of my passengers who told him that I had a couple of drinks. I took all of the tests that the officer asked me to, and my alcohol level was .134. This was my second DUI arrest and I was positive that my license was going to be suspended for a long time. When we went to court, Mr. Furman first argued that since this accident occurred on private property my license could not be suspended and statutory summary suspension did not apply. After a hearing, the Judge reinstated my driving license. A few months later we went to trial and Mr. Furman argued that since there were passengers in the car and the officer did not see who was driving, the police could not prove their case. Once again the judge decided in my favor. Thanks to Mr. Furman I have my license back and was not found guilty for a DUI.

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Mitch Furman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Clay

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"highly endorse Mr. Furman. Very experienced and caring attorney who gets great results in representing clients. Keep up the great work!"

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Emilio Moretti

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Over the years, Mitch has gained the respect of his colleagues due to his abilities in the courtroom, his professionalism, and his dedication to his clients. He is an excellent DUI defense lawyer, and he has my endorsement."

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Tiffany Hughes

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mitch is a very talented litigator as well as a well known individual in the legal community. I highly recommend Mitch."

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Andrew Fiddes

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Mitch for several years and have worked with him on several legal matters in multiple states. I have always found him to be very knowledgeable and professional. He is also a very strong advocate willing to fight for his client's best interests. I strongly endorse Mitch Furman as a criminal defense attorney who fights for his clients and does the absolute best that he can for them."

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Martin Lascola

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Furman is an aggressive criminal defense lawyer that will always go the extra mile for his clients. Mr. Furman is a versatile attorney who can think outside the box, and often achieve favorable results for his clients. He regularly goes to trial and has a tremendous success rate. Do not hesitate to retain Mr. Furman for any of your criminal defense or even general civil practice matters."

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Peter Komar

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. His hard work and expertise on the law benefits his clients greatly."

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Richard Dvorak

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mitch is a zealous advocate for his clients. Particularly in the area of DUI defense, Mitch is very knowledgeable about the law and works hard on behalf of his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2000

Licensed To Practice Law, Illinois Supreme Court

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Mitch Furman

2000 - 2001

Attorney, Joseph Taylor Jr. & Associates

Associations

2000 - Present

Illinois State Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

L.H. v. J.M.

"Not Guilty" after two separate jury trials.

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Education

2000

The John Marshall Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

Columbia College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2000

Charles University - Prague

Constitutional Rights - Unreasonable Search and Seizure

Publications

2012

Languages

English

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