Shelby Prusak

Shelby Prusak

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 41 years

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

910 W. Van Buren, Suite 2S, Chicago, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 41 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1984

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Prusak Law Group

910 W. Van Buren, Suite 2S, Chicago, IL, 60607

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Shelby Prusak's Reviews

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6 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney

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The Best!!!

I just have to say that Mrs. Prusak is the best lawyer. She is trustworthy and she will fight to the end to win your case and get you the best results possible. Although I pray no one in my family ever get into trouble again, but if I ever need a criminal lawyer I would by all means hire Mrs. Prusak ...again. Hiring Mrs. Prusak will be a win, win situation!!!

Posted by anonymous | October 2, 2015 | Hired Attorney

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She's Awesome!!!

Ms Prusak was very diligent on my case. She's very aggressive, outspoken, and Compassionate. She is hands down one of the best Female attorneys I know. I was very confident having her on my side. YES, she won my case..The outcome was NOT GUILTY on ALL counts!!..I will not go into detail of my cha...rges, but if you're looking for someone. Look no further. Ms. Prusak will definitely get the Job DONE!!

Posted by Felicia | September 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Win Win situation

I was referred to Mrs Prusak by a family member who assured me that she was The Best...In the begining Mrs Prusak and I hit it off well she was very professional as well as thorough about the case when it was time for trial she went in knowing that we would come out on top due to legalities she had t...o inform my son of his rights as well as what the state offered which wasnt to bad considering he had been in jail for 1 yr... My son chose to settle and I support his choice... But throughout it all Mrs Prusak knowing that I was a single parent never onced complained about payments being late or missed as long as she was paid something and and our line of communication was open we were honest sometimes brutally honest with one another I know Ms Prusak worked hard because she didnt cut any corners even though my son made the choice to settle Mrs Prusak and I knew and still know to this day for a fact that WE WON THAT CASE... I support Mrs Prusak and if ever I need her again she would be my first choice.... Again Thank you Mrs Prusak... I COULDNT HAVE PICKED A BETTER LAWYER

Posted by Ken Saez | September 11, 2014

The Best In The Business... A Women With A Brain.

Ms. Prusak Just Earned Me A "NOT GUILTY" Verdict, After 8 Months Inside CCDOC. She Was Very Knowledgeable (A WOMEN WITH A BRAIN). Kept Me Informed and Very Understanding When It Came To The Amount Paid For Her Services ($$$) "THANK YOU!!! Shelby I Appreciate Every Thing You Did For Me And Forever W...ill be Grateful" GIVE THEM HELL Little Lady!! ( LOL ) :O)

Posted by anonymous | July 9, 2013

Great Lawyer!!

Let's face it, nobody wants to hire a criminal lawyer, but when you find yourself between a rock and a hard place, you'll sure be glad to have Prusak on your side. I had 2 lawyers prior to having Shelby represent me, and remember both saying "I may be expensive, but I get the job done.". Prusak was ...the only one that delivered. Wish I would have hired her from the beginning of my case.

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Edward Johnson

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I was lucky enough to experience Ms. Prusak in action during a complex attempt murder trial. Ms. Prusak’s criminal defense experience and knowledge was unmatched. As a result, I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Leroi

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. As a former judge, magistrate and prosecutor over the past 24 years, I can tell you that she is an exemplary attorney. I would recommend anyone and everyone for her services. There is no better decision that you could make."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2017

Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys In Chicago, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Work Experience

1986 - 1992

Assistant Public Defender Homicide Task Force, Cook County Public Defender's Office

1984 - 1986

Assistant Public Defender, Lake County Public Defender's Office

Education

1984

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

Syracuse University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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