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5.0 /5.0
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Maureen Leah Hawkins
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About Maureen
Biography
Maureen Leah Hawkins attended Northwestern University School of Law (Chicago) (Summa Cum Laude), Georgetown Law (Summa Cum Laude), Harvard Law (Summa Cum Laude), University of Michigan Medical-Statistics Ann Arbor, Michigan (Summa Cum Laude), Stanford Graduate School of Business (Summa Cum Laude 4.0/4.0 GPA). Maureen Leah Hawkins is a Quantitative Analyst, using mathematical and statistical methods to analyze financial markets and solve complex financial problems.
She began as a Research Assistant at University of Michigan Medicine Neuropsychiatry, then as Research Assistant at Law School to Law Professor in Torts and Constitutional Law and also Defense Attorney at Criminal U.S. District Court; then after Law School as Judicial Law Clerk to Law Professor and Law Dean 3rd Judicial Circuit Court, Tax Attorney at top 10 accounting firm Baker Tilly Chicago, Legal/Accounting Textbook Author at Agate Publishing Evanston IL, and Tax Attorney at the YMCA Chicago, at Defense Trial Attorneys Chair and also Chair of the Federal Taxation Committee at Chicago Bar Association. Maureen paid for her entire education while working full-time during her entire life. Maureen consistently has provided 50+ hours per week pro bono work throughout her career, most recently at the Illinois St. Andrew Society (Chicago Scots) and the Sheil Catholic Center at Northwestern University (Chicago). Women’s Size 4/Size Small.
Northwestern School of Law (Summa Cum Laude) (Chicago), Harvard Law (Summa Cum Laude), Georgetown Law (Summa Cum Laude), University of Michigan Medical-Statistics (Summa Cum Laude), Stanford Graduate School of Business (4.0/4.0 GPA).
Northwestern School of Law (Summa Cum Laude) (Chicago), Harvard Law (Summa Cum Laude), Georgetown Law (Summa Cum Laude), University of Michigan Medical-Statistics (Summa Cum Laude), Stanford Graduate School of Business (4.0/4.0 GPA).
Northwestern School of Law (Summa Cum Laude) (Chicago), Harvard Law (Summa Cum Laude), Georgetown Law (Summa Cum Laude), University of Michigan Medical-Statistics (Summa Cum Laude), Stanford Graduate School of Business (4.0/4.0 GPA).
Practice Areas
8
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
15%
Litigation
15%
Personal Injury
15%
Tax
15%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2025 2024
Licenses
Licensed in Illinois for 21 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in Michigan for 23 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
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Posted by anonymous | October 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Feeling good now
Thank you attorney Maureen. I know you are so busy and take time out to explain what is going on and then resolve. You win my case and I appreciate you. And thank you for explaining because I was so confused and you helped me when no one would. Listen to me. Strait up. No one helped me until now and...
Maureen Hawkins
Replied last October 09, 2025I am happy to win your case and that you are feeling better about everything now! Great news! Congratulations!
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Experience
Honors
2026
Highest possible rating both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards, Martindale-Hubbell® Preeminent Rating - Taxation
2026
Peer Review Rated 5 out of 5 - Taxation, Martindale-Hubbell®
2026
Best Lawyers - Taxation, Chicago Magazine
2026
Client Champion Platinum Award - Taxation, Martindale-Hubbell®
2026
Client Champion Gold Award - Litigation, Martindale-Hubbell®
2025
Client Champion Gold Award - Taxation, Martindale-Hubbell®
2025
Outstanding Service in Taxation, Association of Defense Trial Attorneys
2025
Best Lawyer - Taxation, Chicago Magazine
2025
Client Champion Platinum Award - Taxation, Lawyers.com
2025
Peer Review Rated - Taxation, Martindale-Hubbell
2025
Martindale-Hubbell - Taxation, Peer Review Rated 5 out of 5
2025
Client's Choice, Martindale-Hubbell® - Taxation, Martindale-Hubbell®
2024
Client's Choice - Taxation, Martindale-Hubbell®
2023
Outstanding Service in Taxation, Association of Defense Trial Attorneys
2023
Lawyers of Distinction - Tax Law, Lawyers of Distinction
2023
Most Valuable Attorney - Taxation, Above the Bar Awards
2022
Outstanding Service in Taxation, Association of Defense Trial Attorneys
2022
Most Socially Conscious Attorney - Taxation, Above the Bar Awards
2021
Outstanding Service in Taxation, Association of Defense Trial Attorneys
2020
GPA award for 4.0/4.0 GPA in Mathematics - Taxation, International Honour Society
2020
Oustanding Service in Taxation, Association of Defense Trial Attorneys
2020
Tax Attorney of the Year - Taxation, Above the Bar Awards
Work Experience
2026 - Present
Senior Counsel, Head of Litigation, Handler Law, LLP
Associations
2015 - Present
United States Tax CourtAttorney Member
2015 - Present
United States District CourtAttorney Member
2015 - Present
Criminal Courts Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2015 - Present
Association of Pro Bono CounselVolunteer Attorney
2015 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationCorporate and Association Counsel Division
2015 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2015 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationTaxation Section
2015 - Present
American Institute of Certified Public AccountantsAICPA Member
2015 - Present
American Bar Association, Litigation SectionAttorney Member
2015 - Present
American Bar Association, Taxation SectionAttorney Member
2015 - Present
ACFE (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners)Attorney Member
2015 - Present
Northwestern University (Evanston, Illinois)Graduate Student Volunteer Sheil Catholic Center
Education
2020
Georgetown University Law Center
Washington, DC - Summa Cum Laude
2020
Harvard University Law School
Cambridge, MA - Summa Cum Laude
2020
Northwestern University School of Law
Chicago, IL - Summa Cum Laude
2020
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL - Summa Cum Laude
2020
The University of Michigan Medical School - Statistics
Ann Arbor, MI - Summa Cum Laude
2020
The Graduate School at Northwestern University
Chicago, IL - Summa Cum Laude
2020
Stanford University Graduate School of Business
Stanford, CA - Summa Cum Laude 4.0/4.0 GPA
Speaking Engagements
2025
International Association of Defense Trial Lawyers
All legal topics
2024
International Association of Defense Trial Lawyers
All legal topics
2023
International Association of Defense Trial Lawyers
All legal topics
2022
International Association of Defense Trial Lawyers
All legal topics
2021
International Association of Defense Trial Lawyers
All legal topics
2020
International Association of Defense Trial Lawyers
All legal topics
2020
Baker Tilly US
All accounting topics
2020
Baker Tilly US
All accounting topics
2020
Baker Tilly US
All accounting topics
2020
Baker Tilly US
All accounting topics
2020
Baker Tilly US
All accounting topics
2020
Baker Tilly US
All accounting topics
2020
Baker Tilly US
All accounting topics
2020
Baker Tilly US
All accounting topics
2020
Baker Tilly US
All accounting topics
2020
Baker Tilly US
All accounting topics
2020
Baker Tilly US
All accounting topics
Publications
2020
Agate Publishing, Evanston, Illinois
Legal /Accounting Content Expert/Writer
2020
Agate Publishing, Evanston, Illionis
Legal /Accounting Content Expert/Writer
2020
Agate Publishing, Evanston, Illinois
Legal /Accounting Content Expert/Writer
2020
Agate Publishing, Evanston, Illinois
Legal /Accounting Content Expert/Writer
2020
Business Lawyer
Government Contracts - YMCA weekly
2020
Business Lawyer
Government Contracts - YMCA weekly
2020
Business Lawyer
Government Contracts - YMCA weekly
2020
Business Lawyer
Government Contracts - YMCA weekly
2020
Business Lawyer
Government Contracts - YMCA monthly
2020
Business Lawyer
Government Contracts - YMCA monthly
2020
Business Lawyer
Government Contracts - YMCA monthly
2020
Business Lawyer
Government Contracts - YMCA monthly
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Are the dodgers allowed to keep your money and not allow you to see the game at all?
02 Jul 2025
Q&A
Annuity ?
01 Jul 2025
Q&A
How do I go about seeking legal action on the IRS for not providing my tax return money?
02 Jul 2025