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Sara A. Garber
About Sara
Biography
I am an energetic, motivated, and hard working criminal defense and civil rights attorney. I put my clients first.
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Licensed in Illinois for 15 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2010
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Location
Thedford Garber Law
53 West Jackson Blvd., Suite 638, Chicago, IL, 60604
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Posted by John | September 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Legal Saving Grace
Passionate and compassionate, she went above and beyond the call of duty. Very knowledgeable, communicative, and sympathetic, she is dedicated to social justice through legal defense.
Posted by Jason | September 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney
The most caring and hands on attorney I've eve encountered
Sara went above and beyond what I thought any lawyer would see as their job. She did everything she said she would do. She is confident, knowledgeable, and organized. She's also very well connected to other brilliant professionals, in case other referrals may be needed. I think that what stood outm...
Sara A. Garber's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
Susan Ritacca
Criminal defense lawyer
Adele Nicholas
Civil rights lawyer
Experience
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 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
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