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David L. Freidberg
- Chicago, IL
- Licensed for 25 years
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About David
My firm is here for your protection, first and foremost. If you have been accused or arrested for criminal activity, we provide the best representation. Our skilled criminal defense team practices aggressive, proactive and highly-creative defense strategies to protect your rights. Why? Because we know there are thousands of innocent people spending time in prison for something they didn't do! The driving force behind this law firm is our desire to protect your rights and your liberty. Our results are outstanding. In fact quite often our experience in the courtroom ensures that many cases avoid the necessity of everhaving to go to trial. Our extensive relationships with the prosecutors, courtroom personnel and the judiciary resuilt in numerous charges being dismissed entirely or at the very least having your charges reduced so as to avoid ANY prison or jail incarceration and avoiding ANY criminal record that would affect future employment, education, the ability to obtain housing or even obtaining a loan from a financial institution.
Each criminal case is unique, and only an experienced specialist can anticipate the infinite variables in every criminal case. We provide the type of representation that a criminal defendant needs to successfully protect their rights. The truth is, no matter what the person's intelligence or educational background, the criminal justice system makes it virtually impossible to do a competent job of representing oneself. That’s our job. We have represented thousands of clients in Cook, Lake, DuPage, Will, McHenry and Kane counties, in addition to Federal Courts in Illinois.
Regardless of who you employ for legal representation, allow us to offer this piece of advice:you should strongly avoid discussing your case or signing any statements against your interest without having an experienced criminal defense attorney at your side. As you may be aware, any statement made can and will be used against you by the prosecution.
Additionally, you would be well-advised to avoid entering a plea of guilty on any offense without the sound advice of a defense attorney. It makes no difference whether the crime is a small misdemeanor or a serious felony. Any conviction on your criminal record may have adverse affects to your future employment.
It may seem dauting at first, but contacting an attorney at the very beginning of a case can be the smartest move you make. We are available 24/7 to provide you with a FREE consultation with no obligation. Mr. Freidberg will provide you with general guidance and straight forward answers to the questions that are probably going through your mind right now. CALL US: 312-560-7100
Practice areas
- Criminal defense: 50%
I practice mainly in the area of criminal defense, specifically in the Cook and DuPage County areas.
25 years
- Domestic violence: 30%
25 years
- Sex crime: 20%
Languages spoken
English
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Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 1995 | 10/27/2019 |
| TX | Not Eligible to Practice - Administrative | 1995 | 02/02/2020 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2020 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2019 |
| Client's Choice Award 2017 | Avvo | 2017 |
| Best DUI Lawyers in Chicago | Expertise | 2017 |
| Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Chicago - Top 20 | Expertise | 2017 |
| Client's Choice Award 2016 | Avvo | 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| A+ Rating | BBB | 2015 |
| Client's Choice Award 2015 | Avvo | 2015 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2015 |
| Client's Choice Award 2014 | Avvo | 2014 |
| Client's Choice Award 2013 | Avvo | 2013 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| President/Owner | David L. Freidberg, P.C. | 2000 - Present |
| Attorney | Pierce & Associates, PC | 1996 - 2000 |
| Attorney | Laser Pokorny Schwartz Friedman & Economos | 1995 - 1996 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Women's Criminal Defense Bar Association | Member | 2014 - Present |
| Illinois Criminal Defense Bar Association | Member | 2005 - Present |
| National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2005 - Present |
| Illinois State Bar Association | Member | 2000 - Present |
| United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois | Member | 1998 - Present |
| United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin | Member | 1998 - Present |
|---|---|---|
| United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois | Member | 1998 - Present |
| United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois | Member | 1998 - Present |
| Phi Alpha Delta | Treasurer | 1993 - 1994 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Lawyer Magazine | 2015 Changes to Illinois Criminal Laws | 2015 |
| Chicago Tribune | Criminal Sexual Abuse | 2015 |
| chicagocriminallawyerblog | Chicago Piloting Use of Body Cameras | 2015 |
| Lawyer Journal | How to Expunge or Seal Your Criminal Background | 2013 |
| Lawyers.com | Gang Members Arrested After Friending Cop on Facebook | 2012 |
| Lawyers.com | Demystifying the Law: Criminal Probation & Parole | 2011 |
|---|
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| St. Mary's University | JD - Juris Doctor | 1995 |
| University of Texas at Austin | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1992 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| United States Bankruptcy Conference | Adversary Proceedings Regarding Dischargeability | 2004 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| 06C3#0XXXXX - Gun Conviction Vacated | Gun Conviction Vacated, Case Dismissed |
| 19 OP 756XX | Stalking/No Contact Order DENIED |
| 18 OP 79XXX | Stalking/No Contact Order DENIED |
| 18 CR 148XX | Reduced from Felony to Misdemeanor with No Conviction |
| 18 OP 791XX | Dismissed |
| 19 DV 72XXX | Not Guilty |
|---|---|
| 07C5502XXX | UUW Conviction VACATED |
| 17 OP XXX59 | Order of Protection DENIED |
| 17 DV 7XXX56 | Not Guilty |
| 17-XXXX02 Battery Charge | Not Guilty |
| Default Order of Protection - Vacated | Order vacated, petition dismissed and vacated |
| 17 OP 73XXX Order of Protection Denied | Order of Protection Denied |
| Motion to Vacate UUW Granted | Motion Granted |
| 17-19XXXX Battery | Not Guilty |
| 17 OP 72882 Order of Protection | Order of Protection DENIED |
| 15 CR 15555 | Dismissed |
| 16 OP 78304 | Order of Protection DENIED |
| 13 CR 13610 | Felony reduced to Misdemeanor |
| 17 OP 50267 | Order of Protection DENIED |
| 16 CR 134 - Warrant Quashed, Case Dismissed | Case Dismissed |
| 16-210301 | NOT GUILTY |
| 05 C6 66021401 UUW Vacated | Conviction for Aggravated UUW Vacated |
| 16121027501 Concealed Carry/Airport | Not Guilty at Trial |
| 16-1210275 | Not Guilty at Trial |
| 16 OP 75305 - OP Denied | Order of Protection DENIED |
| 16 DV 70993 - OP Denied | Order of Protection DENIED |
| 16 OP 73809 - OP denied | Order of Protection DENIED |
| 15 MC4 005872 | Not Guilty |
| 15 CR 7151 Intent to Deliver Controlled Substance | Motion to Suppress Granted |
| 16 OP 70429 - OP Denied | Order of Protection DENIED |
| 13-21836 Armed Habitual Criminal | Not Guilty |
| 15 OP 77394 - Order of Protection | Order of Protection DENIED |
| 09 CR 1257801 - Gun Conviction Vacated | Conviction VACATED |
| 01 CR 1529601 - Gun Conviction Vacated | Conviction VACATED |
| 14 CR 10949 Possession with Intent | Not Guilty |
| 15 DV 75447 Domestic Battery | Not Guilty |
| Possession of Controlled Substance - Preliminary Hearing | Finding of No Probable Cause |
| 14 CR 6676 Theft | Not Guilty |
| 15 OP 75657 - Order of Protection | Order of Protection DENIED |
| 15-214398 Battery | Not Guilty |
| 15OP75146 - Order of Protection DENIED | Order of Protection DENIED |
| 15OP73315 - Order of Protection | Order of Protection DENIED |
| 14-242812 Assault | Not Guilty |
| 14-218156 Prostitution | Not Guilty |
| 14DCV79611 Domestic Battery | Not Guilty |
| 13 CR 23722 Criminal Sexual Assault | Not Guilty |
| 14 OP 77482 | Order of Protection DENIED |
| 14113495501 | Finding of No Probable Cause |
| 14 CR 8437 Drug Trafficking | Motion to Suppress Evidence GRANTED |
| 13 CR 19979 Delivery of Controlled Substance | Not Guilty |
| 13-221786 | NOT GUILTY |
| 14 DV 70055 | NOT GUILTY |
| 13-230372 | NOT GUILTY |
| 13 OP 74540 | Order of Protection Dismissed! |
| 12 CR 1391 | NOT GUILTY |
| 12 CR 1360 | NOT GUILTY |
| 11 CR 1917 | NOT GUILTY |
| 12246039 | Not Guilty |
| 12-227974 | Case Dismissed |
| 12-235088 | Not Guilty |
| 12 CR 21533 | Not Guilty |
| DUI Reduced | DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving |
| 12-247601 | Not Guilty |
| 12-243356 | DISMISSED |
| 12 OP 78638 | Order of Protection DENIED |
| 11 CR 15166 | Guilty on lesser included offenses resulting in less prison time |
| 12 DV 75822 | NOT GUILTY |
| 12213809 | Dismissed |
| 11 CR 16618 | NOT GUILTY |
| 12-199637 | Dismissed |
| 11-263606 | Dismissed |
| 11 CR 3184 | NOT GUILTY |
| 11-264503 | NOT GUILTY |
| 12-187457 | Not Guilty |
| 12-6002007 | NOT GUILTY |
| 12-187457 | Motion to Quash Filed - Case Dismissed |
| 11 CR 12502 | Not Guilty |
| Case #: 10 CR 13495 | Motion to Quash Granted |
| 10 C4 41102 | Not Guilty |
| Case #: 11 CR 20108 | Reducer from Felony to Misdemeanor |
| Battery Trial | Not Guilty |
| Case #: 10 CR 14589 | Not Guilty |
| Case #: 10CR 17012 | Not Guilty |
| Case # 10 C4 40987 | Motion granted in favor of the defendant |
| 2011 Assault Case | Not Guilty |
| Case #: 10 CR 6481 | Not Guilty |
| Case #: 09 CR 19046 | Reducer |
| Case #: 07 CR 5489 | Motion to Quash Granted |
| People of the State of Illinois v. XXXXXX | Reduced attempt 1st degree murder to agg battery |
| People of the State of Illinois v. XXXXXX | Client's felony charge reduced to misdemeanor |
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Posted by Ryan
Fri Feb 21 2020
Knowledgeable and efficient.
Posted by Javier
Thu Feb 20 2020
Good as they get
Posted by Mike
Fri Aug 30 2019
Successfully pursued protective order
Posted by anonymous
Mon Jun 17 2019
Thank You David!
Posted by anonymous
Sat May 25 2019
Expungement for battery Case
Posted by vinson
Thu May 02 2019
Absolutely Great Lawyer Dedicated to his Clients
Posted by anonymous
Fri Apr 19 2019
Highly Recommended
Posted by Noe
Mon Apr 01 2019
" The best lawyer"
Posted by Ben
Wed Jan 16 2019
Did a great job!
Posted by Ana
Wed Nov 21 2018
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Attorney endorsements
(41)Rosemary Kostopoulos, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 20, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
David Freidberg is an attorney that I happily endorse, as an upstanding member of the legal community and a strong advocate for clients.
Joe Messineo, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 18, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
David Freidberg is a top notch attorney who is well respected by the entire legal community. This is an attorney that I would trust my family members and closest friends to, and whom I proudly endorse!
Kostas Kostopoulos, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 18, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
David Freidberg is a great lawyer with formidable legal skills; strongly liked and respected by the lawyers and judges in the legal community. This is an attorney that I absolutely endorse!
Robert Deters, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 20, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I know David to be a hard worker and I have been happy to refer him cases in Chicago when I don't travel to those areas. He is competent and approachable and you will not be disappointed in your representation if you hire him. I heartily endorse David!
David Abels, Car accident Attorney on Apr 3, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer, and I have referred several people to his office with criminal law issues. He is always responsive and works hard.
Moe Ahmad, DUI and DWI Attorney on Apr 1, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. David is an excellent attorney. He is hard working, professional and passionate. He knows how to protect his client's rights and fights hard for his client's. I fully endorse David.
Marie Taraska, Family Attorney on Mar 31, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
David is an excellent attorney who fights very hard for his clients and always obtains the best possible result. Any individual would be fortunate to have David as their attorney.
Nicole Sartori, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 31, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I trust David to handle my Cook County criminal cases referrals. He is well respected in the legal community.
Matt Fakhoury, Domestic violence Attorney on Mar 31, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Charles Schierer, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 31, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I recommend David to anyone who is in the need for a criminal defense attorney. He is an aggressive and thoughtful attorney. David is always on top of the ever changing legal landscape that impacts his clients. You can't go wrong.
Michael Cheronis, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 31, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
David is a consummate professional. He knows the ins and outs of criminal defense and works hard for his clients. He is a great service to the profession, respected by his colleagues and the judges in Cook County.
Todd Projansky, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 2, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Terrific attorney. Works hard for his clients. Gets fantastic results.
Dan Tsataros, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 10, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
David Freidberg is a brilliant attorney who is excellent at his craft! David is not afraid to zealously represent his clients! David is a very hard working individual who is trustworthy, loyal and honest! I highly recommend him!
John Richardson, Litigation Attorney on Nov 19, 2014
Relationship: Other
Mr. Freidberg's advice is professional and well-reasoned
John Ioakimidis, Criminal defense Attorney on May 1, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have know David for over ten years. He is an excellent attorney who aggressively fights for his clients. David is well known in the field and possesses the intellect, maturity and refined courtroom skills that assure that his clients are in good hands. Most importantly, I believe David to be an individual of impeccable integrity. David has my highest recommendation.
Edward Johnson, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 28, 2014
Relationship: Other
Mr. Freidberg's legal services go above and beyond the norm.
Brian Pedersen, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jan 31, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I have known David for many years, beginning when we both practiced in the bankruptcy area. Although we were often on opposing sides and David vigorously represented his clients' interests, I found him to be fair and willing to consider opposing viewpoints. Although for the most part he has moved on to different areas of the law in his practice, he provides the same diligent representation.
Andrew May, Financial markets and services Attorney on Jan 15, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. David is really smart and a very effective advocate for his clients.
Arthur Ehrlich, Discrimination Attorney on Jan 14, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known David since he was first admitted to the Illinois bar as an attorney. He is a diligent and very hard working attorney who brings creativity, intelligence, and a keen insight to every case he handles. He is honest and has an excellent reputation in the criminal defense field.
Carey Crimmins, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 12, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
David Freidberg is knowledgeable and respected attorney who strongly advocates for all of his clients. David has also been an invaluable source of reference in my own practice and has always been willing to help a colleague. I would recommend David to anyone who needs an attorney.
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