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Arthur Joseph Porto
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Biography
Mr. Porto is a Chicago native and received his undergraduate degree from DePaul University. After enlisting in the United States Marine Corps he began his legal education at Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego California. Mr. Porto was proud to take a sabbatical from law school in order to serve in Operation Enduring Freedom in Bagram, Afghanistan. After returning from deployment he resumed law school and graduated cum laude.
During law school Mr. Porto gained valuable court room experience working for the Alternate Public Defender in San Diego in both the Juvenile Dependency Division (Neglect and Abuse) and the Adult Felony Division. After returning to the Chicagoland area he clerked for the DuPage County Public Defender. Mr. Porto has successfully handled various cases in and around the Chicago area, Cook, Lake, Will, DuPage and Kane Counties. He is a member in good standing of the ABA, ISBA, CBA and the Justinians Society. The Firm serves Italian, Spanish Cantonese and Mandarin Speakers. Initial consultation is free.
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Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 150-300 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Illinois for 18 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2007
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Location
Law Offices of Arthur Joseph Porto
820 W. Jackson Blvd. Suite 300, Chicago, IL, 60607-3071
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Posted by Mike | October 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Fantastic Attorney!
I hired Mr. Porto to defend me in a Order of Protection case in which I was falsely accused. He was able to come up with an acceptable settlement without my case having to go to a hearing. I highly recommend him.
Arthur Joseph Porto's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have worked with Art Porto on several cases in the past decade and his level of professionalism and composure in a heated courtroom is unsurpassed. He is a great advocate for his clients and has helped me resolve cases - all with great results!"
"I have known and worked with Arthur for several years and he is a knowledgeable and experienced attorney. I strongly endorse this lawyer for anybody in need of DUI, traffic, or criminal defense."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked with Arthur on multiple occasions. He always conducts himself professionally and has a good working knowledge of the law. The highest endorsement that one professional could give to another is that if I needed a criminal defense lawyer I would put my confidence in Mr. Porto."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Over the years, Art and I have worked on a number of dui and criminal cases together. He is honest, dependable, and has the knowledge and skills necessary to represent his clients effectively."
Matthew Hachigian
Criminal defense lawyer
Steven Roach
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2006
Cum laude, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Work Experience
2007 - 2007
Member, DuPage County Public Defender
2005 - 2006
Legal Intern, Office of the Alternate Public Defender (San Diego)
2002 - 2006
, United Staes Marine Corps
Associations
2007 - Present
American Bar Association
2007 - Present
Chicago Bar Association
2007 - Present
Justinian Society
Education
2007
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
DePaul University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
Mandarin
Cantonese
Italian
Spanish