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Barry Cahn Boykin
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BARRY BOYKIN
Staff Attorney
Austin Office
In 1981, while in law school, Barry Boykin read about the work of legal aid attorneys in a book called "The Reluctant Defender" that described the founding of the Cabrini Green Legal Aid Clinic. Barry went on to meet Michael Mosher and Dan Van Ness, the founding attorneys of Austin Christian Law Center (ACLC).
At that time, ACLC was the only agency located west of Kedzie Avenue in Chicago that is providing legal assistance to the indigent at minimal or no cost. ACLC developed a volunteer panel of over ninety attorneys and paralegals whose pro bono efforts helped keep costs to a minimum. Being housed in the same building with Circle Urban Ministries it became possible to serve many of the non-legal needs of clients, such as medical counseling, emergency food/clothing/shelter and supplemental education.
In 1986, as a new lawyer, after a year or so of accepting volunteer cases, Barry applied for a position of staff attorney at ACLC at the suggestion of Gerald P. Nordgren, the supervising attorney at ACLC. He had the privilege of working under the mentorship of Jim Godlewski and Gail Sears Petrich during those early years. For the next sixteen years, Barry has handled a wide range of cases including social security disability, criminal, juvenile, landlord tenant, domestic relations, and consumer matters. He is today still involved in the Austin community and serves on the board of Circle Urban Ministries--the largest nonprofit social service agency in Austin.
In 1996-1997, ACLC merged with Chicago Legal Clinic. This has resulted in an active, important extension of the services that were provided to individuals seeking legal assistance by both agencies and has broadened the efforts to further help meet the vast unmet legal need.
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Licensed in Illinois for 41 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1984
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Chicago Legal Clinic
211 W Wacker Dr, Suite 750, Chicago, IL, 60606
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Barry Cahn Boykin's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | July 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
There IS a lawyer in Chicago that you can trust!
My three year old child was suffering physically and emotionally from an unreasonable visitation schedule that he could not keep up with. He had a severe lung infection when my "big time" attorney on Michigan Ave abandoned my case, leaving me broke and fearful for my child's welfare. Barry was kin...
Posted by Paul | November 3, 2009
Barry Boykin
Barry was an incredibly understanding, sympathetic and patient attorney. I don't doubt that most others would have resigned from case given my lack of cooperation and deep denial. The fact that he works for the Chicago Legal Clinic is evidence enough that he's in the business to help people, not for...
Barry Cahn Boykin's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Barry for more years than I would like to count. I have had several cases in which Barry was on the other side; he is a worthy opponent. He knows the practice of family law from front to back. He is always patient and courteous while at the same time being a zealous advocate for his clients. He comes highly recommended by me."
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"Mr. Boykin is an excellent attorney and I endorse him. He is fair and and reasonable even though he is a fierce advocate for his client."
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"Barry Boykin is a lawyer that truly cares about people, and it shows in the work that he does for them."
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"Counsel Barry Cahn Boykin has a vast knowledge and expertise in many areas of the law which he is always quick to share with others especially on the Avvo site. His legal answers are articulated so well and he has an amazing grasp of client's problems and issues. Counsel Boykin is extremly professional in every sense of the word. Courteous to client's and other lawyers. He puts 1000% into helping client's solve their problems. Any client is fortunate to have him as their attorney!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Barry is a long-time lawyer with lots of experience and knowledge. I recommend him."
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Experience
Work Experience
1996 - Present
Managing attorney, Chicago Legal Clinic, Inc
Associations
1991 - 2019
Circle Urban MinistriesBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Child support determination - no change
No increase or decrease in child support
Education
1984
DePaul University College of Law
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Speaking Engagements
2011
Career Day
Law as a Career
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Online divorce
20 Jul 2019
Q&A
What does off call mean ?
20 Jul 2019
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Can i sue someone for $850?
13 May 2019