Steven Howard Fine

Steven Howard Fine

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 31 years

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

53 West Jackson Blvd. Suite 1263, Chicago, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 31 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1994

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 30 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1995

Administratively Suspended - Non-Payment of Dues

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Steven Fine

53 West Jackson Blvd. Suite 1263, Chicago, IL, 60604-3631

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Steven Howard Fine's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

36 Client Reviews

5 star (36)
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Posted by Camille | February 4, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Beat case at preliminary!

Mr. Fine is recommended! Was fighting a tough case and Mr. Fine got all charges dropped at preliminary.

Posted by Joe | January 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Case won!

I am an emergency medical technician that got caught up in a situation that escalated into me possibly losing my license and career. I hired Mr. Fine and never felt so lucky to have him represent me. He made me realize that I am not the only one saving lives. If you are looking for a shark attorney M...r. Fine will not disappoint.

Posted by anonymous | October 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thank you ,Steve

I really don’t do reviews, but I think this one is warranted. I was going though the biggest hurdle in my life. Besides Steve getting the best outcome for my situation, which was much better than expected, I can honestly say I am very comfortable putting my life in Steve’s hands. If you’re going ...through a situation you can honestly trust Steve to do the best for you and act in the sole interest of taking care of you. I’m really in indebted to him

Posted by Sandy | August 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommend!

Steve was great to work with. He quickly got to know the intricacies of the case and asked the right questions. His ability to dig deep and stick to the facts was second to none. He knew exactly what was needed to bring the case to a successful conclusion. His communication throughout was great a...s well. I highly recommend working with Steve Fine!

Posted by Norris | December 7, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Steve services provided to me

Steve provided great legal services when the states attorney tried to force me into admitting something I didn't do. He stuck to the facts and all charges were dropped. For a while after getting several proposals reducing the charges, I decided to proceed with a bench trial. Steve was hitting the poi...nts needed to clear my name. In a court of Law, you are innocent until proven guilty, and if guilty it must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. Steve provided services today that prevented the prosecution from establishing reasonable doubt. I highly recommend the services of the Law Office of Steve Fine.

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Steven Howard Fine's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Koch

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. This is a man with a great heart, not just a great attorney. His experience is invaluable. I strongly recommend his skills in trial matters."

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Steven Weinberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a skilled trial attorney with great experience in all areas of criminal law. He has been successful in both state and federal court defending violent crimes to complicated white collar fraud cases. He handles each matter professionally and always with his client's best interest in mind."

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Dan Tsataros

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Steve Fine is an excellent attorney!"

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Joseph Bugos

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Koch

Contracts and agreements lawyer

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Steven Weinberg

Criminal defense lawyer

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Dan Tsataros

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Top Lawyers, Chicago Magazine

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyer, National Trial Lawyers Association

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2014

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2014

Top 100 Lawyers, Top 100 Lawyers

2013

Top 100 Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2013

Leading Lawyer, Illinois Leading Lawyer Network

2013

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Steven Fine

Associations

2015 - Present

Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney Association

2015 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

2014 - Present

Kohl's Children'

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People v Martinez

A judge ruled that the statement was inadmissible at trial

People v Rivera

The judge found the defendant not guilty

People v Jenkins

Motion to Suppress Statement was granted

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Education

1994

John Marshall Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

University of Iowa

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

1996

Domestic Violence Awareness

Domestic Violence

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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