also known as Morris Anyah, Law Office of Morris A. Anyah, LLC.
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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53 W Jackson Blvd #1260, Chicago, IL, 60604
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Posted by Shawna T. | January 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law
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 m...
Posted by Felipe D | July 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
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 ...
Posted by Africa | July 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
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 gav...
Posted by Michael Baker | June 27, 2016 | Criminal Defense
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 deta...
Posted by Sabrina | June 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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...
"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."
"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!"
"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."
"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."
"Mr. Anyah is a dedicated and skilled lawyer. He truly works hard on the behalf of his clients and advocates diligently for them."
"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."
"I know Mr. Anyah personally and professionally. He is highly respected in the legal community, and I endorse this lawyer."
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2018
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2016
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2015
Alumnus of the Year Award, University of Illinois at Chicago, Department of Criminology, Law and Justice
1996
CALI Award for excellent achievement - Judeo-Christian Ethics, University of Dayton School of Law
1995
CALI Award for excellent achievement - Jurisprudence, University of Dayton School of Law
1993
Phi Kappa Phi, University of Illinois at Chicago
2002 - Present
Attorney-at-Law, Law Office of Morris A. Anyah, LLC.
2011 - 2012
Attorney for 233 Kenyan Victims of Crimes against Humanity, The International Criminal Court
2007 - 2013
Defense Attorney to former Liberian President Charles Taylor, The UN Special Court for Sierra Leone at The Hague
2004 - 2004
Lecturer, School of Criminal Justice, American Intercontinental University at Dunwoody, Atlanta
2002 - 2007
Attorney-at-Law, Anyah and Associates, LLC, Atlanta, GA.
1999 - 2001
Legal Officer, Office of the Prosecutor, UN International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia
1996 - 1999
Assistant State's Attorney, Cook County State's Attorney's Office, Chicago, IL.
1995 - 1995
Law Clerk, Night Narcotics Unit, Cook County State's Attorney's Office, Chicago, Il
1994 - 1994
Law Clerk, Criminal Appeals Division, Cook County State's Attorney's Office, Chicago, Il
1991 - 1993
Research Assistant, Center for Research in Law and Justice, University of Illinois at Chicago
1991 - 1991
Research Assistant, Office of International Criminal Justice, University of Illinois at Chicago
2017 - Present
Bar of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of IllinoisMember
2015 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Trial Bar of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of IllinoisMember
2014 - Present
Bar of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh CircuitMember
2013 - Present
International Criminal Court Moot Court CompetitionMember, Advisory Board
2012 - Present
List of Legal Representatives for Victims at the Special Tribunal for LebanonMember
2011 - Present
List of Counsel at the International Criminal CourtMember
2011 - Present
List of Counsel at the Special Tribunal for LebanonMember
2011 - Present
African Journal of Legal StudiesAdvisory Board
2007 - Present
List of Counsel at the Special Court for Sierra LeoneMember
2002 - Present
Bar of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of GeorgiaMember
2002 - Present
Bar of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh CircuitMember
1998 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
1998 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
1996 - Present
General Bar of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of IllinoisMember
1996 - Present
Illinois BarMember
2006 - 2007
School of Criminal Justice, American Intercontinental University at Dunwoody, AtlantaMember, Advisory Board
Not guilty following a jury trial
Trial court reversed by the Illinois Appellate Court and the case remanded to resume trial
Case dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing
Case Dismissed - Motion to Quash Arrest & Suppress Evidence granted
Petition to Rescind Statutory Summary Suspension of License Granted
Finding of Not Guilty after a bench trial
Case Dismissed
Case Dismissed - Motion to Quash Arrest and Suppress Evidence granted
Case dismissed
Not guilty on all 6 counts of 1st degree murder
Affirmed
2000
Certificate of Attendance
1996
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
MA - Masters
1991
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
"International Criminal Practice and Comparisons to National Practice”
2013
2013
2012
2012
“Defense’s Perspective of the Charles Taylor Trial and Sentence”
2011
“Lawyers’ Immunity before International Criminal Jurisdiction”
2015
2011
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