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Salim John Sheikh

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  • Chicago, IL
  • Licensed for 12 years
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About Salim

 

Chicago Personal Injury & Criminal Defense Attorney Sal Sheikh has a  reputation of excellence in providing smart, sensible, and cost-effective legal solutions to his clients.

 

"I serve a wide range of clientele from all socioeconomic backgrounds. Every client relationship is valued greatly and treated with dignity and respect. Each client benefits from the depth and breadth of my representation."

 

If you would like honest, "real world" solutions to your Criminal Defense Case or Personal Injury Claim, contact my office for a consult. My rates are reasonable and I am accessible to my clients.

 

 

I was born in Torrance, California, a suburb of Los Angeles, in 1977. I have been a resident of Chicago since 2007. My relationship with Chicago goes farther back however, as I have many relatives here and I would visit with them during my Christmas or Summer vacations while in school. My maternal Grandparents called Chicago home for many decades.

 

 

 

 

 

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Practice areas

OtherDUI and DWIDomestic violencePersonal injuryCriminal defense
  1. Criminal defense: 35%

    Misdemeanors to Felonies...

    12 years, 800 cases

  2. Personal injury: 34%

    Catastrophic Injuries, Auto Accidents, Slip & Fall, Dog Bites, Bar Fights.

    13 years, 800 cases

  3. Domestic violence: 15%

    Orders of Protection. Domestic Battery

    12 years, 300 cases

  4. DUI and DWI: 4%

    Formal and Informal Secretary of State Licensing Hearings

    12 years, 175 cases

  1. State, local, and municipal law: 3%

    City Violations

    13 years, 350 cases

  2. Violent crime: 3%

    12 years

  3. Car accident: 2%

  4. Sex crime: 1%

  5. Trucking accident: 1%

  6. Slip and fall accident: 1%

  7. White collar crime: 1%

    13 years

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

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Contact

542 S. Dearborn St.
Suite 510
Chicago, IL, 60605

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
ILActive And Authorized To Practice Law200910/05/2021
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers1007
Legal guides9
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Rising StarSuperLawyers2017
Rising StarSuperLawyers2016
Top 10 Under 40National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys2015
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40American Society of Legal Advocates2015
Top 10 Attorney Under 40National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys2015
Clients' Choice AwardAvvo2015
10 Best Attorneys IllinoisAmerican Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys2015
Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers2015
Premier 100American Academy of Trial Attorneys2015
Top 40 Under 40National Trial Lawyers2015
Rising StarSuperLawyers2015
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40American Society of Legal Advocates2014
Top 10 Under 40National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys2014
10 Best Attorneys IllinoisAmerican Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys2014
Clients' Choice AwardAvvo2014
Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers2014
Top 40 Under 40National Trial Lawyers2014
Clients' Choice AwardAvvo2013
Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers2013
Clients' Choice AwardAvvo2012
Wiley W. Manuel - Pro Bono Legal ServicesCalifornia State Bar2006
Distinguished Service AwardSan Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program2006
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
PresidentThe Law Offices of Sal Sheikh2009 - Present
Board of DirectorsSANAH Investment Group Inc.2011 - 2011
AssociateThe Law Offices of Richard S. Cohan2007 - 2009
ClerkThe Law Offices of John Iacona2007 - 2007
Attorney RecruiterErickson Consulting LTD.2007 - 2007
ClerkLaw Offices of J. Douglas Jennings Jr.2006 - 2006
ClerkCastle, Petersen & Krause2006 - 2006
InternSan Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program2004 - 2006
MediatorSouth San Diego County Courthouse - Chula Vista2003 - 2003
ClerkPatenaude & Felix2003 - 2003
ClerkAmerican Legal Support Services Inc.2003 - 2003
Legal ConsultantOceanside Marketplace & Business Center2002 - 2012
Director - Penal Law ProjectCommunity Legal Information Center - Chico, Ca2000 - 2001
DirectorButte County Jail Law Project1999 - 2000
Legal InternCLIC - Penal Law Project1998 - 2000
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Legal Aid Bureau Metropolitan Family ServicesVolunteer Attorney2009 - Present
Grand Masonic Lodge of IllinoisFreeMason2008 - Present
Thomas Jefferson School of Law Alumni AssociationMember2006 - Present
Chico State Alumni AssociationMember2001 - Present
Eastern European Bar AssociationAttorney MemberN/A
American Society of Legal AdvocatesAttorneyN/A
Cook County Bar AssociationAttorneyN/A
Law and Socail NetworkingAttorney MemberN/A
Attorney Referral ProgamAttorney MemberN/A
Brain Injury Litigation NetworkAttorney MemberN/A
Lawyerist.comAttorney MemberN/A
Midwestern LawyersAttorney MemberN/A
Virtual LawyeringAttorney MemberN/A
Illinois State Bar AssociationAttorneyN/A
Illinois State Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionMemberN/A
Lobbying AttorneysAttorneyN/A
Lawyers Club of San DiegoAttorneyN/A
Consumer Attorneys of San DiegoAttorneyN/A
American Bar AssociationAttorneyN/A
San Diego Volunteer Lawyer ProgramVolunteer2004 - 2006
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
AvvoPublic Urination Citations in the City of Chicago2009
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
California State University, ChicoBA - Bachelor of ArtsN/A
US Army Field Artillery SchoolM109A6 Cannon CrewmemberN/A
Thomas Jefferson School of LawJD - Juris DoctorN/A
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
6th Annual 6th District Mock Trial CompetitionEvaluator2015
Illinois State Bar Association High School Mock Trial InvitationalJudge2014
Cook County Expungement SummitExpunge & Seal Criminal Records2014
Women EverywhereExpunge or Sealing Criminal Records2013
Free Legal ClinicCriminal Defense/Landlord Tenant2012
Planning for the FutureEstate Planning2011
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
State v. R.K.Case Dismissed
$90,000 Personal Injury Settlement Motor Vehicle$90,000 Personal Injury Settlement
State v. J.GCase Dismissed
State v. K.W.Felony reduced to Misdemeanor.
E.B. v. J.B.Order of Protection Denied. Directed Finding for my client.
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Reviews

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Review Salim Sheikh

Fantastic attorney

5.0 stars

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My situation was complicated but sal was able to help me navigate the complexity of the legal system like a true pro, would recommend to a friend.
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Saved my life...twice!!

5.0 stars

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I will always be thankful with Sal!! He got my public urination ticket dismissed, and thankfully off my record!! I totally recommend to anyone needing help! Thank you Sal for saving my record!! I’ll always be grateful!
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Great Attorney

5.0 stars

Posted by

I had a fraudulent criminal case against me and Sal has been helping me with it at every step. He’s been supportive and has guided me diligently. He was responsive and understood the amount of stress I was under. He went out of his way to help me out. I would definitely recommend him.
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Sal: the man, the legend.

5.0 stars

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Got in my first auto legal bind; Sal responded on a Sunday promptly to my legal inquiry and I hired him the next day. He was kind, understanding and extremely professional. Defended my case, litigated and got my charges reduced from DUI to Reckless. Saved me a ton of hassle. Would recommend and hire again in an instant. Thanks Sal.
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I was rear ended in my car on the expressway in downtown by Ohio St.

5.0 stars

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Sal was my attorney for a car crash in downtown. The girl who hit my car from the back had a bad insurance who tried to deny my claim at first. I hired Sal after meeting with him. He got my car fixed my doctor bills paid and I even got some spending money too. Better Call Sal
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Sal represented me for a Violation of Task probation

5.0 stars

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Sal had originally represented me for a Felony Drug charge which I got probation for in Rolling Meadows Courtroom. I had some miscommunication with my PO and she filed a violation with the Court against me. Sal came to court and after a hearing the Judge said she would not send me to prison and my Task probation was reinstated. I would tell other people facing prison to hire Sal he is a good listener.
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Domestic Battery Case Dismissed

5.0 stars

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Mr. Sal was my Lawyer for a case at 555 W. Harrison. He told me what to expect and my case was dismissed after he showed the prosecutors a video I took of my ex acting crazy. I think he is a good attorney. My uncle just hired him too.
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Thank You Sir

5.0 stars

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Sal was a breathe of fresh air when I met him. Consulting with other attorneys was a stressful and I would even go as far as to say a disappointing process. Immediately upon meeting Sal in person he put me at ease and I could see he was engaged in thinking about my case while we were talking. He handled my criminal case and got a resolution I was ecstatic with to say the least! He's a good person who has a great deal of varied life experience that fascinated me. I hope he uses his talents one day and shares them with us all. I'm of the opinion that he should run for political office! Thank you sir, God Bless.
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Call Sal!

5.0 stars

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Sal helped me with a domestic case I had at 555 W. Harrison. He was really patient with me throughout the process which was very emotional for me. I appreciate that he seemed to always know the small details I shared with him and always had a warm smile when we met. I would recommend Sal to anyone in search of an attorney in Chicago or Cook County. Thank You SO Much!!!
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How to Win Your Domestic Violence Case: Step 1 - Hire Sal.

5.0 stars

Posted by

Sal is very hard working, very busy, and he's obviously a great lawyer that cares about his clients to have received high ratings and to be juggling so many clients. That being said, you may need to be patient with him. He may be running from other courtrooms or another court and he may not pick up all the time, but let me emphasize* that it doesn't mean that you're not in good hands. I am so thankful I found Sal online through his law focus and through reading reviews. He helped me with an order of protection case against my psychotic ex who posed an actual threat to me, my family and co-workers. In preparation, I did my homework during the discovery process by collecting documents against my ex which simplified everything. At the end of the day 1) We won 2) He explained everything thoroughly to me 3) He was even able to get my ex to cover my lawyer fees and therapy. He's the real deal, high quality lawyer that I'm even recommending him to my uncle who now has spousal drama. You won't regret hiring Sal.
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Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Unknown Attorney on Jan 24, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.

Lawyer Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington

Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 13, 2015
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Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Unknown Attorney on Jan 24, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.

Lawyer Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington

Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 13, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.

Lawyer Mark V. Clay

Mark Clay, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 21, 2015
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I highly endorse Mr. Sheikh. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who gets great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact him first.

Lawyer John Michael Borcia

John Borcia, Car accident Attorney on Aug 2, 2015
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Lawyer S Joshua Macktaz

S Joshua Macktaz, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 5, 2015
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I have had the pleasure of interacting with Attorney Sheikh for the last year through social media platform. I find Attorney Sheikh to be smart, hard-working and current as to the state of the law. I highly endorse Attorney Sheikh.

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Judd Nemiro, Unknown Attorney on May 5, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer for being an advocate for clients.

Lawyer Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 28, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Lawyer Robert E. Brown

Robert Brown, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 15, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Lawyer Solomon Morrow

Solomon Morrow, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 28, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Sheikh is a true professional who is highly knowledgeable in his field. He is an extremely competent, hardworking, and zealous advocate for his clients.

Lawyer Saam Seyed Ghiaasiaan

Saam Ghiaasiaan, Unknown Attorney on Jul 21, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. An incredible advocate respected by peers and clients alike.

Lawyer Hovanes Margarian

Hovanes Margarian, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 13, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Lawyer Sean Cleary

Sean Cleary, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 10, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community.

Lawyer Michael S. Waddington

Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on May 21, 2014
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I endorse Salim. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.

Lawyer Ronald S. Cook

Ronald Cook, Criminal defense Attorney on May 9, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Lawyer John M O'Brien

John O'Brien, Criminal defense Attorney on May 1, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community.

Lawyer Richard Todd Rosenstein

Richard Rosenstein, Unknown Attorney on Apr 12, 2014
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Attorney Sheikh is a highly experienced and well respected criminal defense lawyer in the legal community. He is a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of his client.

Lawyer Annilee Travers Reed

Annilee Reed, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 2, 2014
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I highly recommend and endorse Salim Sheikh. He has an excellent reputation with both judges and fellow lawyers. Mr. Sheikh takes a practical approach to criminal defense.

Lawyer Allison Travers Hamilton

Allison Hamilton, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 1, 2014
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I highly endorse this attorney. Not only does he run a highly successful personal injury law practice, Mr. Sheikh volunteers his free time to answer questions on AVVO. The answers are always insightful and accurate. This lawyer KNOWS the law! I would never hesitate recommending a client to Mr. Shiekh.

Lawyer Ligia M Melendez Parmenter

Ligia Parmenter, Unknown Attorney on Mar 26, 2014
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Salim John Sheikh is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients very well. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly.

Lawyer Richard Albert Luthmann

Richard Luthmann, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 8, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Cost

RATES
  • Hourly Rates $200-$575/hour
  • Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs30 minutes
OTHER BILLING TYPES
  • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.25%-50%
PAYMENT METHODS

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