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53 West Jackson Blvd., Suite 638, Chicago, IL, 60604
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Posted by John | May 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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 ...
Posted by Eric | July 5, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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
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...
Posted by Cody Sutherlin | September 25, 2015 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by Sasha | September 24, 2015 | Hired 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 ...
"Sara Garber is a talented, hardworking and deeply compassionate civil rights and criminal defense attorney."
"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."
"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."
Criminal defense lawyer
Civil rights lawyer
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
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
2014 - Present
Women's Criminal Defense Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Illinois Association of Criminal DefenseMember
2013 - Present
Chicago Committee to Free Black Political PrisonersMember
2012 - Present
National Police Accountability ProjectMember
2007 - Present
National Lawyers GuildMember
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
BS - Bachelor of Science
2017
Representing C# Inmates at Parole Hearings
2017
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