Steve Klein

Steve Klein

also known as Stephen John Klein

4.9
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 18 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence ... +5 more

161 N. Clark St., Suite 1600, Chicago, IL

About Steve

Biography

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 50%

If you have been arrested for DUI, it will immediately affect your driver’s license and could affect the rest of your life. Most people arrested for DUI are first offenders, have never been arrested before, and are unfamiliar with the legal system.

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Criminal Defense 10%

Attorney Klein has been a premier criminal defense lawyer in Illinois since 2007. If you have been accused of any crime, you will need a tough and knowledgeable lawyer on your side. Call now for a free consultation.

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Domestic Violence 10%

Domestic battery charges are always very sensitive cases because they involve family members, roommates, and romantic relationships. If you are facing a domestic violence charge, call Attorney Klein immediately to review your options.

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Speeding and Traffic Ticket 10%

In the past, a traffic violation in Illinois was not a big deal for licensed motorists. Nowadays, the penalties and consequences have become more severe and more expensive for traffic violations in Illinois.

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Appeals 5%

The crucial part of filing an appeal is understanding that you need to file the appeal within 30 days of the judgment. If you don’t, you cannot appeal.

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Expungement 5%

Expungement is a remarkable legal procedure that can remove criminal charges from your records. Even if you have been convicted, you could still be eligible for “sealing” the case if enough time has passed.

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Sex Crime 5%

Being found guilty of a sex crime can be a devastating time. You may need to register in Illinois as a sex offender, and these penalties can be extremely severe. You will need legal representation . . . and quickly. Call now.

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Violent Crime 5%

If you've been charged with a violent crime, such as murder or manslaughter, you need to call Attorney Klein immediately to review your case and your options.

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 18 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2007

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Steve Klein Law, P.C.

161 N. Clark St., Suite 1600, Chicago, IL, 60601

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Steve Klein's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

170 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 43 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Patrick | April 28, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Need A Criminal Defense Trial Attorney?

Do you have a criminal offense? If yes, then Steve Klein is the attorney you need! Don't waste your time or money with anyone else. Mr. Klein is not only knowledgeable, trustworthy, responsive, and will answer all your questions in a timely manner, he will also educate you in legal matters. I adm...it my knowledge about the law is very poor, and Mr. Klein has the patience to understand, and help. A criminal offense is a very stressful and disturbing situation to be in. Mr. Klein made me feel relaxed and confident in his abilities as an attorney. Have you ever seen an attorney in court looking worn out, slouching, leaning on the podium, seemingly not caring? Not with Mr. Klein! His appearance, posture, attentiveness, professionalism and confidence, will make you proud to have him represent you. During my trial, I watched and listened to everything Mr. Klein did, and was extremely impressed. His examination of the arresting officer, resulted in most answers 'I do not recall' and his objections to the prosecuting attorneys examination were all sustained! In conclusion it is ultimately your choice in choosing an attorney, and that in itself is a difficult task, with Mr. Klein you will be extremely satisfied.

Posted by Dan | April 08, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Review Stephen John Klein

I am very happy with my result and that of Attorney Klein's knowledge and professionalism. He followed up with me 2 days prior to the court date to review things I needed to bring to court and always asked if I had any questions. I appreciated that he takes that extra step for a client. When I told ...the court I was being represented by Stephen Klein there were no signs other than positive. I believe he is respected by the court which bodes well for any client. I highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | April 08, 2015 | DUI & DWI

The Best Chance You Have

I came to Steve with a very hard-to-win DUI case and must say he gave me every chance possible. Although he was unable to win my case outright, due to a very high BAC level and an accident which occurred the night of my arrest, both he and I believed, with the evidence provided, the judge should've l...et my suspension be completely dismissed. He had the arresting officer take the stand without having a trail, saving me thousands of dollars and really came close to beating my case all together. In the end I ended up with supervision which, if completed, will yield no conviction of a DUI to my permanant record and he got 3 of my 5 tickets dismissed. He got me out of jail time of up to a year and my liscense is suspended for the 6 month minimum. Overall he did a great job in a situation which seemed impossible at the start. Steve is a great guy, a family man, and asks to be called by his first name from the beginning. I was surprised to hear him answer his own phone calls and never had to go through a secretary, always spoke directly with him. He is quick to respond to texts, emails and phone calls if he does not pick up immediately. You can tell he knows what he is doing and explains everything to you in full as your case moves along. His services to me have been completed and he still offers support and advice when I need it. Although I'll never have another DUI, if any other legal issues were to arise, he will be the first person I'll contact. You can't afford not to hire him!

Posted by anonymous | April 01, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Parking Tickets

While recently seeking help with parking violations I was referred to Mr. Klein and was told that he would be very helpful to me. When I contacted him I found that he was the complete opposite. He was very rude and offered me no help. I tried to explain to him that I was newer to the city of Chicago... and was a bit confused about how things work here. My concern was that I had many parking tickets that I could not afford to pay. I simply needed advice on how to handle my situation and wanted to know if there were any alternatives. He told me, "If you don't even have money to pay your parking tickets how are you going to be able to pay me?" While he continued to speak to me in a demeaning manner we briefly got disconnected. I called back to apologize and let him know that it was an accident. Before I could finish my sentence he cut me off and accused me of hanging up on him. I wanted to let him know that it was not my intention and if he could help me in any way with my violations I would still opened to listening to his advice. He told me that there was no advice he could give me. I wish that I could give him a lower rating than 1 star. I thought attorneys were supposed to want to help you and not make you feel stupid about having questions. I under stand that his job can be frustrating at times but at the very least he could have not been a jerk. I DO NOT recommend him to anyone. He was the meanest attorney that I have ever worked with. I feel that you should only seek help from him if you want to be turned away and be spoken to like a child.

Steve Klein

Replied last April 01, 2015

UPDATE 4-1-15: This person contacted me again through email asking for my help with this person's parking tickets.

Posted by Ted | January 15, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Client Review

I retained Steve in connection with two traffic violations. When I reached out to him, he got back to me right away. He was an effective communicator and was very knowledgeable regarding matters pertaining to both the relevant procedures as well as the substantive law involved. I would highly recomme...nd Steve for any litigation matter.

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Steve Klein's Lawyer Endorsements

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Peter O'Connor

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve is a very gifted and talented DUI attorney. He works tirelessly for clients, and I have seen him tear prosecutor's cases apart on many occasions. I endorse this lawyer."

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Cary Dohman

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve is a highly skilled litigator, who is extremely knowledgeable on the area of DUI Defense. Most importantly, Steve fights tirelessly for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Gigstad

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I'm very happy to endorse Mr. Klein. He is an exceptional attorney who regularly achieves great results for his clients! I would gladly refer any clients with problems in the Chicago area to him."

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Larry Dohman

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of seeing Steve represent clients throughout Cook County, and have always been extremely impressed with his professionalism and knowledge of the law. I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Clay

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Mr. Klein. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who produces great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact him first."

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Aaron Rosenblatt

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Steve is the type of attorney who does not make excuses. He is willing to go the extra mile and he always fights for his clients. He shows no fear in the courtroom. I endorse this lawyer."

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Anthony Bruno

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve Klein is an exceptional DUI practitioner. The results he gets are the envy of his peers. If someone I cared about needed an aggressive DUI lawyer, I would tell them to call Steve Klein."

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Kendall Hartsfield

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Stephen is a highly skilled attorney, and is very well respected within the legal community. I endorse this attorney."

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Sarah Toney

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Stephen is truly one of the great DUI lawyers in Illinois. He is a fantastic litigator who knows the law, and how to zealously defend a client. I've known him to be a great advocate, and is always ready to do what it takes for his clients. I try to refer as many cases as I can to Stephen, and highly recommend him."

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Joseph O'Brien

Criminal defense lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lawanda Phillips

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Earl Vergara

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"Steve is a fighter. Extremely intelligent, diligent, and committed to winning, Steve will vigorously defend his client before the court, and battle prosecutors 'tooth and nail' to obtain the best outcome for his client. I endorse this attorney."

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Omer Jaleel

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Stephen since law school and even back than it was evident that he was going to be an exceptional attorney. He certainly has not disappointed, just ask his satisfied clients."

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Jason Ott

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Stephen is a true professional. He has dedicated himself to obtaining the best possible result for his clients. I highly endorse him."

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Salvatore Miglore

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Steven Saks

Criminal defense lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve Klein is a hard working lawyer who will not be satisfied unless he has done everything possible to win. He is tenacious, creative, and dedicated to his clients."

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Nicholas Juhl

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I recommend Stephen without any uncertainty. His writing and researching efforts are exceptional and he has defenses for every situation that may arise with your DUI case."

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Donald Ramsell

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Steve Klein is an excellent DUI attorney. He represents DUI clients in DuPage County on a daily basis, and is well liked by judges and prosecutors. Clients are extremely satisfied with Klein's ability to avoid drivers suspensions and convictions."

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Peter O'Connor

Criminal defense lawyer

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Cary Dohman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Gary Tibble

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Larry Dohman

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Aaron Rosenblatt

Criminal defense lawyer

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Anthony Bruno

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Kendall Hartsfield

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sarah Toney

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Lawanda Phillips

Criminal defense lawyer

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Earl Vergara

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Angela Aliota

Unknown lawyer

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Lisa Giese

Family lawyer

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Farnaz Hakimian

General practice lawyer

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Laura Presto

Family lawyer

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Omer Jaleel

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jason Ott

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Salvatore Miglore

Criminal defense lawyer

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Steven Saks

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney, Steve Klein Attorney at Law

2008 - 2014

Attorney, Ramsell & Associates, LLC

2007 - 2008

Associate Attorney, Powers and Moon, LLC

Associations

2014 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

National Advocacy for DUI Defense

Member

2013 - Present

DuPage County Bar Association

Bar Foundation Member

2013 - Present

Illinois Association of Criminal Defense

Member

2012 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2008 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2014 - 2014

DuPage County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Vice President

2011 - 2012

New Lawyers Association

Criminal Law Committee Chair

2008 - 2009

DuPage County Bar Association

Planning Committee Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. O'keefe

Rule 23 Order Affirming Trial Court's Ruling

Obstructing a Police Officer

Reversal of conviction on appeal based on defective misdemeanor complaint

DUI Drugs

DUI and possession of cannabis dismissed

Obstructing and Battery to a Police Officer

Acquittal of all charges

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Education

2007

John Marshall Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

University of Southern California

BA - Bachelor of Arts.

Speaking Engagements

2014

Triton College

Knowing Your Constitutional Rights

2014

Knowing Your Rights

Knowing Your Constitutional Rights

2013

DCCDLA Meeting

Blood Draw Advisement Form and Refusals

Publications

2012

West Law People v. Davis

2011

WestLaw People v. Phillips

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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