Sara A. Garber

Sara A. Garber

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 15 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights

53 West Jackson Blvd., Suite 638, Chicago, IL

About Sara

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 15 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2010

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Thedford Garber Law

53 West Jackson Blvd., Suite 638, Chicago, IL, 60604

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Sara A. Garber's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by John | May 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Grateful

Sarah was and continues to be a fantastic attorney, devoted to her clients both pre and post trial. A hard working, yet very compassionate individual, her determination and caring place her far above the standards of her field. To sum up this review, I am both grateful and humbled for having such an ...adamant lawyer on my side and owe much of my current freedoms to her steadfast legal support.

Posted by Eric | July 5, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

GREAT

I am very happy that I hired Sara to represent me in my case. Sara was very professional and hard working. Her communication to me was excellent. I have nothing but good to say about my experience with Sara Garber. I would highly recommend her.

Posted by Bryant | March 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I highly recommend Sara Garber. Excellence!

I would highly recommend her to anyone. She went above and beyond to get all of the work done that was needed on my case tracking down any and all information that was necessary even when met with opposition. She kept me completely in the loop through the entire process and made sure I was happy with... the results and decisions before anything else. I truly appreciate everything that she has accomplished for me in my case. Anyone who is looking for a great lawyer that will actually fight for you, should definitely contact Sara Garber.

Posted by Cody Sutherlin | September 25, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

My guardian...

Being faced with 38 felonies all on one case was mind-blowing. To seal my fate, I was found near a weapon that contained one of the supposed victim's blood. All of my hope would have been lost without Sara and those that represented my group. She fought day and night to find a way to relieve us of th...ese charges. When it came time, Sara was ready for trial and guns blazing. Myself on the other hand was not. Against Sara's judgement and wishes, a plea deal was signed. She was able to get the state down to 3 counts of Armed Violence with a sentence of only 5 years at 50%. Without the guidance I had from Sara Garber, I could very well still be locked in that cage today, but Sara didn't stop there. She kept in contact with me while I was serving my time, always asked what I needed and how I was being treated by staff. She even stood up on my behalf when it came time for placement from parole. Sara has been more than a lawyer or friend, but a guardian that has guided my every step! I've trusted her with my life and she is the only number I have memorized, just in case I need to trust it all to her again!

Posted by Sasha | September 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The peoples attorney

Ms. Garber is an attorney that understands the common struggle of everyday people, that's why they do every thing they can to win your case and make you feel like the person you are and not the common criminal that society may make you out to be. Tireless in their efforts Ms. Garber give new meaning ...to the term "fighting your case", they are both the sword and shield one needs in any fight for life and liberty.

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Sara A. Garber's Lawyer Endorsements

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Adele Nicholas

Civil rights lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Sara Garber is a talented, hardworking and deeply compassionate civil rights and criminal defense attorney."

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Susan Ritacca

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Sara Garber is a phenomenal attorney. She is passionate about protecting the rights of her clients and fighting for the best possible outcome. Sara is a fierce and dedicated advocate, and a true people's lawyer."

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Melinda Power

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is a very thorough and dedicated attorney. She works hard on every case she takes and will do everything she can to get the best result for her. Plus she is very good humored."

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Susan Ritacca

Criminal defense lawyer

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Adele Nicholas

Civil rights lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyer

2017

Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers, Inc.

2010

Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Leadership, American Legal Institute-American Bar Association

2009

CALI award, top grade in class, Child Advocacy

2008

Best Oral Argument, Criminal Law Moot Court

2007

Honors, Legal Research and Writing

2004

Best Undergraduate Paper, Society for Humanistic Anthropology

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Partner, Thedford Garber Law

2016 - Present

Adjunct Professor - Civil Rights Clinic, DePaul College of Law

2014 - Present

Solo Practitioner, West Town Law Office

2012 - 2014

Attorney, Jackowiak Law Offices

2010 - 2012

Attorney, Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd.

2007 - 2010

Intern, Public Defender, Champaign County

Associations

2014 - Present

Women's Criminal Defense Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Illinois Association of Criminal Defense

Member

2013 - Present

Chicago Committee to Free Black Political Prisoners

Member

2012 - Present

National Police Accountability Project

Member

2007 - Present

National Lawyers Guild

Member

Education

2010

University of Illinois College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2017

Continuing Legal Education

Representing C# Inmates at Parole Hearings

Publications

2017

Civil Rights Litigation and Attorney Fees Annual Handbook, Vol. 32, Chapter 1, National Police Accountability Project (Steve Saltzman, Editor) “We did this for Rekia. We did this for Laquan . . .”: The Struggle to Publicize Police Misconduct Records, for the Release of the Laquan McDonald Video, and the Aftermath.

Languages

English

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