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Jeffrey J. Kent
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Criminal Defense
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26 years | 1,500 cases
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Licensed in Illinois for 24 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Kent, P.C.
33 N. Dearborn, Suite 1950, Chicago, IL, 60602
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Posted by Alex | March 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Incredible Defense Attorney!
Jeff Kent is one of the most honorable attorney's I've ever met. He resolved a warrant that resurfaced after 20 years with swift precision. Just speaking with him on the phone the first time I was impressed with his professionalism and compassion. Throughout the process he kept in contact, worked ...
Posted by Syreeta | February 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Excellent attorney!
Mr. Kent is a very competent and dedicated attorney. Anytime I've needed him he has been readily available, whether it be a court appearance or just a need for some sound advice. I appreciate his services and will continue to use him if needed in the future.
Posted by Don | February 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
Don Salmon
Jeff, Was very helpful, and gave great insight into my rights and case. Jeff performed spectacularly from the moment of our first consultation to getting cases scheduled to great in court room defense. Would recommend Jeff to anyone who needs legal counsel. Feel free to email for any further det...
Posted by anonymous | January 30, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Aggressive Knowdedgeable Successful
I hired Jeff after an officer arrested me for a verbal altercation outside a restaurant. The cops were overly aggressive and didn't ask questions but just arrested and charged me with Reckless Conduct. Jeff was a former prosecutor in Chicago Cook County so the judge knew him and he fought to not on...
Posted by anonymous | January 28, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Lennon Evans
I'd use Jeff for any issue I have being a minor to a major crime or dispute. Very proffesional and actually cares about your case instead of being another statistic.
Jeffrey J. Kent's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jeff is an experienced, highly skilled trial lawyer who leaves no stone unturned when defending his clients. The respect he has in the legal community mean he can also use his many professional relationships to his client's advantage. I highly endorse Jeff."
"Jeff is a tremendous attorney. He is extremely skilled and experienced and I would highly endorse him for any criminal defense matter."
"Jeff is a superb trial attorney and his clients can rest assured of his dedication and attentiveness to their needs. I highly recommend Jeff as a criminal attorney."
"I highly endorse Mr. Kent. Very knowledgeable and caring attorney who produces great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact him first."
"Jeff is an experienced criminal attorney who gets he job done! He is always prepared and does a great job representing his clients. When he was a prosecutor he was always professional and very tough to beat. I endorse this lawyer."
"I highly endorse this lawyer's work. I've known Jeff Kent professionally for over 10 years, and he is one of the most intelligent and knowledgeable defense attorney's I've met. He is an amazing advocate for his clients, and he will aggresively defend his clients both in and out of court. Jeff has never been afraid to take a case to trial, and he has always been a relentless defender of his clients' rights."
"Jeff Kent is one of the top criminal defense lawyers in the city. Clients are always impressed with the amount of work that Jeff puts in on their cases. Jeff does everything he can for his clients in order to get the best result possible. He is always available to his clients to answer any questions about the case. I see client after client happy they had Jeff on their side."
"I first met Jeff when he was the prosecutor on a very serious case that I was handling at 26th and California. I was very impressed with the way Jeff handled the case. I have come to know him even better after he opened his criminal defense practice. Any time Jeff and I work on a case together the clients really appreciate everything he does. He is a very good lawyer and knows his stuff."
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Experience
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Partner, Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Kent, P.C.
2001 - 2009
Assistant State's Attorney, Cook County State's Attorney's Office
Associations
2011 - Present
Illinois State Bar Association
2009 - Present
Chicago Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
UUW/ FELON
not guilty
Reckless Homicide
Not Guilty
Education
2000
Illinois Institute of Technology - Kent College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Languages
English
Spanish