Marcus Louis Schantz

Marcus Louis Schantz

5.0
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 19 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

917 W. Washington, Suite 253, Chicago, IL

About Marcus

Biography

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1

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 19 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2006

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Marcus L. Schantz

917 W. Washington, Suite 253, Chicago, IL, 60607

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Posted by anonymous | May 25, 2012 | Criminal Defense

people vs S.M

I was being charged with 2 counts of resisting a peace officer, battery against a sergeant, and aggravated assault of peace officer. Mr. Schantz worked to give me 1 year supervision & $250 fine. I had a fine because with my job, I was unable to do 40 hours of community service. I highly recommend him.... He was/is great. I did not meet Mr. Schantz until the day of court. I did electronic payments from my bank to his 1 week after I spoke to him. Unlike 90% of all other attorney's, Mr. Schantz listened to everything I had to say and understood me. I felt justice while speaking to him about my case. He is also extremely reasonable with charging his clients. I never worked with a lawyer before and Overall this man deserves a name out there so that others are aware you don't need an attorney with 50 plus yrs experience and charge you $$$ just to come and review your case. I find it a shame his other clients have not posted a review about him because he surly deserves it!!!! I could not possibly thank him enough. I'm truly happy with the outcome of my experience with Mr.Schwetz. I also forgot to mention that prior to this incident I had previous arrest records on my rap sheet which include felonies. This did, however impact the outcome of sentence. Had I not had a past or even felonies I could have been approved 6 mo probation. Considering what I received I'm the happiest man alive. I can't stress more enough that Mr.Schwetz got my aggravated assault and battery dismised. In the end I only got charged with resisting arrest.

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Marcus L. Schantz

2008 - 2008

Associate, Schiff & Hulbert

2006 - 2008

Associate, Knell & Poulos

Associations

2010 - Present

American Academy of Forensic Sciences

2009 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

2009 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2008 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. A.H.

Probation for guilty plea to lesser charge

People v. F.N

Not Guilty

People v. E.W.

Motion to quash and suppress evidence sustained.

People v. N.P.

Motions to quash arrest and suppress ID sustained.

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Education

2005

Northern Illinois University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

University of Texas System, Austin

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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