Josh’s greatest ability is to analyze the strengths and weakness of both sides of a case, and to determine the best path that is in the client’s best interest. His personal style and courtroom acumen have been noted by many clients as his strongest traits. Clients remark that he is one way in his office, calm and comforting yet truthful and realistic. Yet he can be very different in the courtroom, where he can be equally savvy and tactful, aggressive when needed, and calm when appropriate. His ability to explain the details of law and the criminal justice system to his client sand their families.
Practice areas
22 years, 1,000 cases
14 years
Languages spoken
English
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 1999 | 03/13/2021 |
| Legal answers | 9 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | Joshua B. Kutnick - Attorney at Law | 2000 - Present |
| Clerk | Cook County State Attorney's Office | 1996 - 1999 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Defender Panel Program | Member | 2016 - Present |
| Chicago Bar Association | Member | 2000 - Present |
| Illinois State Bar Association | Member | 2000 - Present |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education | Representing Clients Before Charges Have Been Filed | 2017 |
| Illinois Constitutional Update | Defeating the Illinois Eavesdropping Act | 2013 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology | JD - Juris Doctor | 1999 |
| University of Wisconsin, Madison | BA | 1995 |
| Tel Aviv University | N/A | 1994 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| IACDL Annual CLE | Defending Sex Crimes | 2020 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| People v. GZ | Won a Motion to Suppress Evidence, Winning the Case |
| People v. CK | Finding of Not Guilty |
| People v. JA | Finding of Not Guilty |
| People v. EG | Finding of Not Guilty |
| People v. PK | Finding of Not Guilty |
| People v. JE | Finding of Not Guilty |
|---|---|
| People v. CW | Finding of Not Guilty |
| People v. JR | Finding of Not Guilty |
| People v. Christopher Drew | Statute found unconstitutional |
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Mark Clay, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 7, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly endorse Mr. Kutnick. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who produces great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact him first.
Scott Tzinberg, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 11, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Josh knows his way through the criminal justice system and you can feel confident referring clients to him.
Dean Taradash, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 25, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Daniel Alexander, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 3, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I found Joshua to be an excellent criminal defense lawyer, with a firm grasp of the ins and outs of the different procedures and courtrooms in the Chicagoland area.
Marcos Esparza, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 16, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Josh is a top-notch criminal defense attorney. He has professionally and skillfully handled hundreds of difficult cases, and his clients are thankful for his results. I have had the opportunity to work on several trials with Josh, and he is an aggressive and talented trial attorney. Josh has my endorsement!
Robert Kerr, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 12, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Josh is dedicated to getting results for clients charged with complex criminal offenses. Josh knows the law, and he knows what it means to be a true professional.
Martin Lascola, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 12, 2015
Relationship: Friend
I endorse this lawyer. Josh is a hard-working dedicated criminal defense attorney. He is a very experienced trial attorney who is capable of handling the most complex felony matter and is persuasive in arguments to both Judges and Juries. He has a great rate of success at trial and is also an effective negotiator if a trial is not in the client's best interest. It is without hesitation that I recommend Mr. Kutnick for any criminal defense needs from the simplest misdemeanor to the most complex felony.
Steven Hunter, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 12, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Josh Kutnick is a dedicate lawyer who fights for his clients. He has tremendous legal knowledge and experience.
Dan Tsataros, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 12, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Joshua is a fine attorney who always does a wonderful job of representing his clients!