Sladjana Vuckovic

Sladjana Vuckovic

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 30 years

Speeding and traffic ticket Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury

55 W. Wacker Dr. 9th Floor, Chicago, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 30 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1995

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Sladjana Vuckovic

55 W. Wacker Dr. 9th Floor, Chicago, IL, 60601

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Sladjana Vuckovic's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

66 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Trustworthiness

Posted by anonymous | December 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great Traffic Lawyer

This Lawyer told me what they could da for on my first consultation and when she went to court she did exactly what you promised and I was very pleased believe me anyone else that you would try to get would be uncivilized!!! So when in doubt this lawyer here would definitely get you out thank you ag...ain for all you done for me I appreciate it , and again thanks for a great job done

Posted by Jen | December 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Amazing!

After researching and making contact with many lawyers due to a speeding ticket I received, I accidentally came across Sladjana’s website and called her. I cannot express how wonderful it was to speak with her. In my particular situation, my license is my life. As a class A CDL holder, I need to h...ave a clean record. Up until this ticket I had a perfect record and was terrified about what would happen and how it could affect my job. Unlike the other lawyers I spoke to, Sladjana understood how important this was to me and was compassionate while also being incredibly informative and helpful. By the end of our conversation I felt that I could trust in her ability to help me through and that’s exactly what she did. I have heard horror stories about lawyers and their ability to almost disappear after being hired. Sladjana on the other hand was always there if I had questions and continued to truly stay by my side the entire way through. Today was my court date and she nailed it! Because of her my license remains clean and I can continue to work and sleep well at night. If you read this Sladjana I want to again say thank you. Truly! Thank you!! You’re amazing and hiring you is a choice I’m very proud of!!!

Posted by Angel | October 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Awesome Attorney!!!

Attorney Vuckovic was hired by me for a driving on a revoked drivers license. I originally hired another attorney. However, all that attorney did was nod his head to the states attorney and just accept whatever the state was offering at that time, which was 6 months in the county jail. I, of course, ...did not accept this and asked for a continuance. That is when I came across Attorney Vuckovic. Despite my previous attorney stating that the best that I was going to get out of this case was 6 months in the county jail, she managed to get me 6 months on electronic home monitoring with movement to be able to go to work !!!! She went above and beyond any expectations that I had and she is still helping me out with issues with the sheriffs approving my movement for work. I would totally reccomend her to my family and friends and anyone needing great legal service. She is an excellent attorney and I am extremely glad I had the fortune of hiring her. She will be my counsel from here on out for any legal situation that I may have. And if anyone reading this review needs a GREAT ATTORNEY, you would do right by hiring her.

Posted by Robert | July 19, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Top Notch Legal Defense: Sladjana Vuckovic

Robert J. If you are looking for an excellent attorney who’s enthusiasm, compassion and determination matches their top notch knowledge of law, then look no further. When my family and I reached out to a referral service for legal advice we called several lawyers and lucked up when Ms. Vuckovic was ...the first to respond to our call equipped with immediate, sound advice and most importantly willingness to take action immediately. Dealing with legal matters can be quite stressful and intense but she was able to keep me calm and explain the processes and procedures in a simple manner that would make sense to anyone. My sentiments about my experience with her were further validated during my last court date when the judge praised her effort and approach as one that was quite positively uncommon in his experience. She is knowledgeable and tenacious but also exceeds where other attorneys that I’ve known informally seem to fall short and this is having a “human” touch. She epitomizes professionalism, has the heart of a social worker but the legal chops of a fierce attorney. Her interpersonal skills, legal competencies and perseverance are second to none. I would definitely refer friends and family who need the comfort of knowing they are good legal hands to her and no one else!

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Jason Wilkins

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Dec 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Sladjana is very committed to helping her clients and is always looking for inventive ways to serve them. As a fellow colleague, I endorse her experience and drive to serve her clients."

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Vadim Shifrin

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Sladjana is not only a great attorney, but an even better human being. She brings the unique combination of tenacity and compassion to the courtroom. You will not find a better advocate to fight for your rights. No matter how complex the problem or the case, she will tackle it with enthusiasm, determination and aggressiveness."

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Rodolfo Rios

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Sladjana. Sladjana is absolutely dependable, professional, and effective. I don't even consider any other attorney for coverage for the south Cook County district courts."

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Richard Dvorak

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sladjana is an excellent, driven attorney who really cares about her clients. I highly recommend her."

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Leonard Goodman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Sladjana is smart, innovative, skillful, hard-working and fearless. She cares about her clients and practices law for all the right reasons. We have worked together on several matters and I am always impressed and amazed. I would hire Sladjana if I was in trouble."

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Peter Vlantis

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Weissburg

Unknown lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Client's Choice, Avvo

2015

"20 for 20" First Defender 2015, First Defense Legal Aid

2015

The Global Directory of Who's Who Top Attorneys 2015, The Global Directory of Who's Who Top Attorneys 2015

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Partner, Law Office of Sladjana Vuckovic

2008 - 2011

Senior Attorney, Chicago Transit Authority

2005 - 2008

Associate attorney, Garretson Santora Urgo & Nugent

2004 - 2005

In House Counsel, Resurgence Financial

2003 - 2004

Contract Attorney, Self Employed Consultant

2002 - 2003

Assistant Public Defender, Cook County Public Defender's Office

2001 - 2002

Legal Director, First Defense Legal Aid

1999 - 2001

Associate Attorney, Garretson & Santora

1998 - 1999

Assistant Public Defender, Vermillion County Public Defender's Office

1997 - 1998

Associate, Klytta & Klytta

Associations

2008 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Member

2011 - 2014

Serbian Bar Association of America

Member

Education

1993

Northern Illinois University

Juris Doctorate

1989

University of Illinois Champaign Urbana

Bachelor's of Art

Languages

Serbo-Croatian

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