Morris Anyah - Lawyer in Chicago, IL

Morris Azuma Anyah

Criminal defense Attorney at Chicago, IL

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Exceptional, Outstanding Attorney

My husband and I hired Mr. Anyah to handle a gun case for our son. Mr. Anyah was a complete professional throughout the entire proceedings. He kept us informed from start to finish. In the courtroom, His strategy was something above sharp and impressive. Morris Anyah was able to show the judge so many detailed points within the case, which made the States Attorneys case unravel, time and time again. His ability to strategize this way, made it clear to the judge, and a ruling of a not guilty, case dismissed. This is definitely the only attorney you want. To our family, He is the meaning behind "For The People".

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Appeals

30%

Morris Anyah is a top criminal appeals attorney in Chicago. He is a former Cook County prosecutor and war crimes attorney at The Hague. Call Attorney Anyah now! You are one telephone call away from peace of mind!
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29 years, 50 cases
Criminal defense

30%

Morris Anyah is a top criminal defense and criminal appeals attorney in Chicago. He is a former Cook County prosecutor and war crimes attorney at The Hague. Call Attorney Anyah now! You are one telephone call away from peace of mind!
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27 years, 1,000 cases
Personal injury

25%

Morris Anyah is a plaintiff's personal injury attorney in Chicago. He is a former Cook County prosecutor and war crimes attorney at The Hague. Call Attorney Anyah now! You are one telephone call away from peace of mind!
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20 years, 50 cases
Civil rights

15%

Morris Anyah is a civil rights attorney in Chicago. He is a former Cook County prosecutor and war crimes attorney at The Hague. Call Attorney Anyah now! You are one telephone call away from peace of mind!
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8 years, 3 cases

Morris A. Anyah is a top criminal defense and criminal appeals attorney in Chicago. He is a former Cook County prosecutor and war crimes attorney at The Hague. He is now one of the pre-eminent, “go to” lawyers when people search for a top-notch criminal defense or criminal appeals attorney in Chicago. He recently obtained an acquittal for a defendant charged with six counts of first degree murder, after a jury trial before the Circuit Court of Cook County, and he represented former Liberian president Charles Taylor at his war crimes trial in The Hague. Attorney Anyah is a trial lawyer with a reputation for excellence and he brings a wealth of experience (over 20 years) and skill to the cases that he handles. He handles cases in state and Federal court in Chicago and elsewhere, and he founded his law firm with the objective of providing the highest quality of legal representation to persons charged with serious crimes, those appealing unfair and wrongful convictions, and those who have sustained injury due to abuse of power, or the negligence, recklessness, or willfulness of others. As a plaintiff’s personal injury and civil rights attorney in Chicago, he has filed suits and won significant monetary damages for his clients over several years of practice. He is admitted to the bars of several U.S. Federal and state court jurisdictions, including in Illinois, Washington, D.C., and Georgia. Call Attorney Anyah now at.

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Licensed for 26 years

State DC

Status Good Standing

Acquired 1998

Updated 06/08/2022

State IL

Status Active And Authorized To Practice Law

Acquired 1996

Updated 01/06/2023

State GA

Status Inactive Member in Good Standing

Acquired 1998

Updated 02/03/2023

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Law Office of Morris A. Anyah, LLC.

53 W Jackson Blvd #1260

Chicago, IL, 60604

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Posted by Shawna T. | January 27, 2017

Exceptional, Outstanding Attorney

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Posted by Felipe D | July 16, 2016

Fully satisfied service by attorney Anyah

I hired Attorney Morris Anyah after being charged falsely by the police and he did great job in fighting the case and getting the main charge dismissed. I ended up with a petty driving charge instead of going to jail. He is the best lawyer out there and I will be carrying his business card with me in case of police harassment again.

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Posted by Africa | July 8, 2016

Happy satisfied client

Mr.Morris Anyah proved I was innocent which meant a lot due to me being a state employee and also a member in a very well known organization that deal with main charity events to help and serve others... Also my community ties and living arrangements were saved and not sabotaged. MR. Morris Anyah gave me hope in life again , at times i wanted to give up . I would refer him a million times with Faith of him winning the case blind folded . He is very patient and steady with his work as if it was his very own life that depended on it. He responds back asap and is definitely a Man of his word.... The Best , I rate him above average , GLAD I HAD HIM ON MY TEAM......

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Posted by Michael Baker | June 24, 2016

Morris Anyah is an outstanding criminal defense attorney.

I am writing to recommend Mr. Anyah in criminal defense and DUI representation. As a former colleague at the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, I've had the pleasure of working directly with him. Morris is my go to guy on felony criminal law matters. He has an exceptionally strong eye for detail and has the knack for finding the winning strategy before a jury or judge. He also has a calm demeanor that is a blessing for clients in and out of the courtroom. His strong sense of organization helps him to always gain the upper-hand in court and his great results speak for themselves. I respect his integrity, dedication and hard work ethic. He is a top rate trial attorney who cares a great deal about his clients and will always take the time to make sure they understand the process and what to expect. Highly recommended.

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Posted by Sabrina | June 23, 2016

By Sabrina,June 23, 2016

My experience with Mr. Morris Azuma Anyah, was very calming concerning issues I was facing. I had never needed a lawyer before and was very frightened, Mr. Anyah took my cares and made them his own and for that, I was truly grateful. I will highly recommend his services to all who may be in need of a excellent and knowledgeable attorney of law.

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Posted by Cortney | June 21, 2016

The best in business

Hi my name is Courtney and I'm writing this review today because I want u to know that Mr. Anyah's is one of the best and great lawyers out there family-oriented aggressive and goes for the truth I do give him a 5-star rating he got my fiance out of not one but two cases I would recommend him to anybody and everybody he goes for the truth he will let u know if u right or wrong so if u looking at this review I say yes to hire Attorney Morris Ayah's

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Posted by Tara | September 28, 2015

Absolutely the Best

Attorney Morris Anyah is a phenomenal Attorney.Whom I would highly recommend. He is very confident,aggressive,informative and extremely knowledgeable of the Law. He is very committed to the best interest of his clients. Thank you so much!

Posted by Daryl | September 26, 2015

"Outstanding legal representation"

I would highly recommend Attorney Morris Anyah without hesitation! He is the most selfless, detail oriented, very aggressive, very effective and extremely knowledgeable legal professional I have ever met in my entire life. He prepares to fight relentlessly and tirelessly on his/her clients behalf. It was absolutely one of the best decisions I could have ever made hiring Attorney Morris Anyah. Thank You So Much. Daryl - Chicago,IL

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AVVO RATING 9.2 (Superb)

Work Experience

Attorney-at-Law
Law Office of Morris A. Anyah, LLC.
2002 - Present

Attorney for 233 Kenyan Victims of Crimes against Humanity
The International Criminal Court
2011 - 2012

Defense Attorney to former Liberian President Charles Taylor
The UN Special Court for Sierra Leone at The Hague
2007 - 2013

Lecturer
School of Criminal Justice, American Intercontinental University at Dunwoody, Atlanta
2004 - 2004

Attorney-at-Law
Anyah and Associates, LLC, Atlanta, GA.
2002 - 2007

Legal Officer, Office of the Prosecutor
UN International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia
1999 - 2001

Assistant State's Attorney
Cook County State's Attorney's Office, Chicago, IL.
1996 - 1999

Law Clerk, Night Narcotics Unit
Cook County State's Attorney's Office, Chicago, Il
1995 - 1995

Law Clerk, Criminal Appeals Division
Cook County State's Attorney's Office, Chicago, Il
1994 - 1994

Research Assistant
Center for Research in Law and Justice, University of Illinois at Chicago
1991 - 1993

Research Assistant
Office of International Criminal Justice, University of Illinois at Chicago
1991 - 1991

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Education

The Hague Academy of International law
Certificate of Attendance
2000

University of Dayton School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1996

University of Illinois, Chicago
MA - Masters
1993

University of Illinois, Chicago
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1991

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Legal Cases

People of the State of Illinois v. JM
Not guilty following a jury trial

In Re RD
Trial court reversed by the Illinois Appellate Court and the case remanded to resume trial

People of the State of Illinois vs. CG
Case dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing

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Associations

Bar of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
Member
2017 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association
Member
2015 - Present

Trial Bar of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Member
2014 - Present

Bar of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Member
2014 - Present

International Criminal Court Moot Court Competition
Member, Advisory Board
2013 - Present

List of Legal Representatives for Victims at the Special Tribunal for Lebanon
Member
2012 - Present

List of Counsel at the International Criminal Court
Member
2011 - Present

List of Counsel at the Special Tribunal for Lebanon
Member
2011 - Present

African Journal of Legal Studies
Advisory Board
2011 - Present

List of Counsel at the Special Court for Sierra Leone
Member
2007 - Present

Bar of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
Member
2002 - Present

Bar of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Member
2002 - Present

State Bar of Georgia
Member
1998 - Present

District of Columbia Bar
Member
1998 - Present

General Bar of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Member
1996 - Present

Illinois Bar
Member
1996 - Present

School of Criminal Justice, American Intercontinental University at Dunwoody, Atlanta
Member, Advisory Board
2006 - 2007

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Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

Top 100 Trial Lawyers
National Trial Lawyers
2018

10 Best for Client Satisfaction
American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2016

Alumnus of the Year Award
University of Illinois at Chicago, Department of Criminology, Law and Justice
2015

CALI Award for excellent achievement - Judeo-Christian Ethics
University of Dayton School of Law
1996

CALI Award for excellent achievement - Jurisprudence
University of Dayton School of Law
1995

Phi Kappa Phi
University of Illinois at Chicago
1993

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Publications

The International Criminal Court in Search of its Purpose and Identity
"Balancing Rights of the Accused with Rights of Victims before the International Criminal Court" (Chapter 4)
2015

36 University of Dayton Law Review 3: 295 - 297
“In Memoriam: Francis J. Conte"
2011

Speaking Engagements

Presentation to Students at the Center for Criminal Defense
"International Criminal Practice and Comparisons to National Practice”
2015

The First Ten Years of the International Criminal Court: Achievements and Challenges
“Balancing Rights of the Accused with Rights of Victims before the International Criminal Court”
2013

American Bar Association, Fall Meeting
“Making Space for ‘Ethics’ in the Investigation and Prosecution of International Crimes”
2013

T.M.C. Asser Institute, Supranational Criminal Law Lectures Series
“Victims’ Participation in the Kenyan Cases before the International Criminal Court”
2012

Presentation Sponsored by the Open Society Justice Initiative
“Defense’s Perspective of the Charles Taylor Trial and Sentence”
2012

Paris Bar Association
“Lawyers’ Immunity before International Criminal Jurisdiction”
2011

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Attorney endorsements

Received (7)

Given (4)

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Michael Baker

Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 24
Relationship: Co-worker

"I am writing to recommend Mr. Anyah in criminal defense and DUI representation. As a former colleague at the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, I've had the pleasure of working directly with him. Morris is my go-to guy on felony criminal law matters. He has an exceptionally strong eye for detail and has the knack for finding the winning strategy before a jury or judge. He also has a calm demeanor that is a blessing for clients in and out of the courtroom. His strong sense of organization helps him to always gain the upper-hand in court and his great results speak for themselves. I respect his integrity, dedication and hard work ethic. He is a top rate trial attorney who cares a great deal about his clients and will always take the time to make sure they understand the process and what to expect. Highly recommended."

Nenye Uche

Criminal defense Attorney | Jul 13
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Morris Anyah is a lawyer's lawyer. Whenever I have criminal or civil cases touching on complex areas of law or challenging facts, I call on Morris. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to observe Morris' team-work spirit, sublime brilliance and strategic talent. Morris, also is one of a few talented and select attorneys who have been called upon by the international criminal bar to prosecute and defend war crimes at the Hague in the Netherlands. Without a doubt, I wholeheartedly recommend and endorse this lawyer!"

Fatmatu Jalloh

International law Attorney | Jul 07
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Mr. Anyah is not only a brilliant Attorney in his practice but I was constantly amazed at his level of professionalism and the attention to detail he had with his projects when he Supervised on the high profile Charles Taylor trial. It is with honor that I endorse him."

Derric Crowther

Criminal defense Attorney | Jul 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Morris Anyah in the area of Criminal Defense. While small in height Morris has always been a legal giant. His analysis of criminal matters is unparalleled as is his legal experience. You may hire others but none better."

Isioma Ebiringah

Criminal defense Attorney | Jul 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Anyah is a dedicated and skilled lawyer. He truly works hard on the behalf of his clients and advocates diligently for them."

Suyash Agrawal

Criminal defense Attorney | Jul 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Morris is a terrific lawyer--smart, creative, and persuasive in the courtroom. He has a mastery of the law and is a fierce advocate for his clients."