Damon Matthew Cheronis

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Damon Matthew Cheronis

also known as Cheronis & Parente LLC

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 23 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals

140 S. Dearborn, Ste 404, Chicago, IL

About Damon

Biography

My name is Damon Cheronis and my firm aggressively defends federal and state criminal charges.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 90%

23 years

90%
Appeals 10%

11 years

10%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2018 2016

Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 23 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2002

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Damon M. Cheronis

140 S. Dearborn, Ste 404, Chicago, IL, 60603

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Damon Matthew Cheronis's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

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Posted by Darren | January 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI Case

I hired Mr. Cheronis to represent me in a DUI case. Cheronis & Mr. Hall (his employee) were very professional. Most importantly they won my case. You get what you pay for. I could have hiring someone cheaper. But in my opinion to was worth it

Posted by anonymous | July 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Dismissed murder for hire and x felony drug charges

Results are everthing! Damon saved my life! I was arrested and faced a minimum of 20 years in prison when i hired damon to represent me. A government informant with decades of experience targeted me and utilized all of his skills to ruin my life . Knowbody likes a lawyer until you need one, a lawyer ...is going to lunch your going to jail. All these cliches go through your head when your life is on the line. Damon is the best in the business. He is easily one of the top five criminal defense attorneys in the business. He is in it to win not to be on tv or for his own ego. This guy lives and breaths criminal defense work. I agree with alot of the other reviewers assessments. I am living proof that the right lawyer can make all the difference in the world. I am able to see my child grow up and able to run a successful business because of Damon Cheronis. Hire him and do what he tells you that is my advice! Words cannot describe my appreciation for what this lawyer has done for me!

Posted by anonymous | June 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Drug Criminal Case

My husband was facing criminal charges which were a result of false conspiracy drug accusations. These were Federal charges which could have resulted in multiple years in prison. My husband was arrested and I was devastated. A family friend connected me to a lawyer , but he was not able to assist a...s this was a federal case. The lawyer connected me to Damon Cheronis who stated he would be able to help me. I remember receiving the call from Damon.I was crying hysterically trying to explain my husband being arrested. Damon was so patient, kind and was able to calm me down by reassuring me that he would help my husband with his criminal case. Damon is a kind hearted,honest, has excellent communication skills and a very intelligent man. He never sugar coated anything and explained all of the options in regards to the case to my husband and I. My husband chose to go to trial because he and I truly believed Damon would win the case. I was able to witness first hand how aggressive and passionate Damon was in defending my husband in court. He persuaded the tribunal to accept his interpretation of the facts and the law. Damon is very well respected by many in his field. I would highly recommend him to handle your case. For those who only speak Spanish, like my husband, do not be discouraged to reach out to Damon Cheronis to handle your case. Because of this man's hard work and integrity, my husband is now a free man. Damon Cheronis won my husband's case against the government and my husband was found not guilty. If you need a professional, experienced, respectable, and knowledgeable lawyer who can help you win the case, Damon Cheronis is the one for you.

Posted by anonymous | July 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Appeals

I would NOT recommend this lawyer!

We hired Damon for an appeal for a Federal case. I chose him out of a list of 6 attorneys because I thought he would be the most likely to have open communication. He seemed very down to earth when he was calling me on Sunday evening after hours trying to get me to hire him. After we signed the contr...act and paid him, everything changed. I felt very uncomfortable with the route he took with the appeal, but I was told not to base my thoughts on emotions. Long story short, we lost for all the reasons I was concerned. After we lost, it took Damon a full month to have time to talk to us. We lost the appeal and were out $26K and he didn't have time for a call or an email for a month. Damon told us he still "wanted to help us out" and that he was looking at "other avenues" for appeal. We waited for a few months while he supposedly looked into other options. Apparently, he had ghosted us completely, because he stopped responding to all communication efforts after that 1 zoom call about the lost appeal. We had been waiting FOR NOTHING. In fairness, I told him we didn't have the kind of money we started with and he told me a follow-up appeal wouldn't cost as much since he had all the case info, already. I deeply regret choosing this lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | July 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

DON'T HIRE THIS LAWYER

I hired this lawyer 2 years ago, don't get me wrong, he's very nice, and he knows what he's doing, but it feels like he does not focus on the case and does not give his 100% on the case. He's always busy with something, not worth the money you'll pay him. To make it short, I didn't win the case and m...ade things worse for me, affected my job and everything in my life.

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Damon Matthew Cheronis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew Miller

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Damon is tenacious in the defense of his clients. I routinely refer my contacts with criminal matters pending to him and all have been pleased with his services. I confidently recommend him for all criminal cases whether State or Federal."

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Michael O'Meara

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Cheronis and I have worked together as co-counsel on criminal cases in the past and he is an outstanding criminal defense attorney."

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David Freidberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Damon will fight for you. As a criminal defense lawyer myself I've had more than one occasion to see Damon in action."

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Robert Carpenter

Criminal defense lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Damon on several matters on which he served as the client's criminal counsel. He is tough, direct and determined. He communicates exceedingly well. He is honest. And, he gets the best result possible given the facts he's dealt on any given case. I'd strongly recommend Damon as a criminal defense lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

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2018

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2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Premier Attorney, National Academy of Jurisprudence

2016

Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2015

Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2012

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2010

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2009

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2008

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

Associations

2017 - Present

Chicago Bar Association, YLS Criminal Justice Section

Co-chair

Sample of Legal Cases

USA v. LRG

Not Guilty

People v. JW

Not Guilty

Illinois v. IM

Not Guilty

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Education

2002

Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology

JD

1999

Eastern Illinois University

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