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Christopher C. Syregelas
About Christopher
Biography
I am a Criminal Defense Attorney with experience from both sides of the courtroom. My experience as a prosecutor has helped prepare me to provide the best legal representation for individuals who have been arrested. I handle all types of criminal matters ranging from Murder cases to simple traffic matters. I have tried several hundred felony bench trials and many felony jury trials.
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Illinois for 31 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Christopher C. Syregelas
312 N. May Street, Suite 104, Chicago, IL, 60607
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by Phillip | September 09, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Highly recommended
Mr. Syregelas is a great trail attorney and adviser– I have often turned to him for advice in complex legal matters and he has always responded with a clear concise answer - I highly recommend him based on his knowledge of the law, his communication skills, and advocacy for his clients.
Christopher C. Syregelas's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Chris is a fabulous attorney that I have known since law school! Chris is truly one of the kindest and most honest attorneys that I know! Chris has excellent litigation skills that he acquired in the Cook County State's Attorney's Office!"
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Chris for more than 2 decades. We worked together as Prosecutors and he is an outstanding attorney."
"Great attorney. Trustworthy, straightforward and a zealous advocate for his clients. Very well respected by everyone in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Gregorios Gountanis
Criminal defense lawyer
Phillip Oliver
Criminal defense lawyer
Michael O'Meara
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2024
Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys 2018, National Trial Lawyers Association
2024
Fellow, American Bar Foundation
2024
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2017
Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys, American Society of Legal Advocates
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2016
Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys in Illinois, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys in Illinois, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2015
Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys in Illinois, National Trial Lawyers
1993
Certificate of Merit Illinois Comparative Procedure, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Owner and Founder, Law Offices of Christopher C. Syregelas
2007 - 2014
Lead Criminal Defense Trial Attorney, Law Offices of Robert D. Kuzas
2004 - 2007
Trial Attorney Plaintiff's Personal Injury, Burns & Libman
1994 - 2004
Assistant State's Attorney, Cook County State's Attorney's Office
Associations
2017 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
National Academy of Criminal Defense AttorneysMember
2016 - Present
American Society of Legal AdvocatesMember
2015 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2015 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationFellow
2014 - Present
Chicago Bar Association, Criminal Law CommitteeMember
2014 - Present
Chicago Bar Association, Traffic Laws CommitteeMember
2013 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Hellenic Bar Association of IllinoisMember
Sample of Legal Cases
People vs. D.M.
After a bench trial, defendant was found NOT GUILTY
People vs. S.W.
All Charges were dismissed.
People vs. M.C.
Case dismissed
People vs. Darryl W.
Defendant was found not guilty after trial.
People of Illinois vs. John M.
Motion to suppress the gun was granted and the Prosecutor dismissed the charges.
People of Illinois vs. Doug S.
Client found not guilty after a trial
Education
1993
Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School
J.D.
1987
Loyola University of Chicago
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
Speaking Engagements
2017
Chicago Bar Association
Advanced DUI seminar
Languages
Greek
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
No probable cause found in a preliminary hearing
26 Nov 2016
Q&A
Do I have to pay the settlement offer for a pursuant to 720 3. Comp. Stat.§ 5/16-27 civil liability
03 Jun 2016
Q&A
Violation of parole in illinois
20 Jun 2015