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

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by Saeed Omar | July 27, 2015 | Criminal Defense

The best lawyer

My name is Saeed, i'm very glad to post my review of this law office today. I have been greatly helped and the work of Mr. Mitch Furman was outstanding. From day my case started till we succeeded, he was cooperative and engaging. His experience helped me settle an Assault case that was accused on me.... I don't really know how to express my experience with Mitch Furman. All i can say is that he was the best lawyer i have ever had.

Posted by Leonard | April 03, 2013 | DUI & DWI

One of the best DUI Defense attorneys in Chicago

You may have read several reviews while trying to decide on the right attorney for your situation. If your research has led you to this website then your search can end here. Mitch Furman is an excellent choice for the job. I was in an unfortunate DUI situation where the police found me asleep in my ...vehicle and tried to charge me with a DUI. From the first court date until the last where I was found NOT GUILTY, Mitch was there every step of the way exceeding all of my expectations. I hope to never be in such an unfortunate predicament again however for those of you facing similar circumstances without a doubt Mitch Furman is the one you should call.

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.

Posted by anonymous | May 08, 2009 | Criminal Defense

Great Trial Lawyer

Mitch Furman represented me in a criminal case in Cook County. He wasn't afraid to take my case to trial. I was found not guilty. Thanks to him I have my life back

Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2009 | DUI & DWI

Great Trial Attorney

Mr. Furman represented me in connection to the DUI arrest. Through his cross-examination of the police office, Mr. Furman was able to establish the no probable cause existed for a stop and was able to beat my DUI rap. I would definately use him again

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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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