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The Prusak Law Group handles all criminal matters ranging from simple traffic, DUI, and misdemeanor cases to all felony cases including weapons charges, complex narcotics, armed robbery, attempted murder, kidnapping, sexual assault, and murder.
Ms. Prusak has been a criminal defense attorney for over twenty years. Her early years were spent on the Homicide Task Force at the Public Defender's Office. There she defended over twenty-five murder cases, many resulting in verdicts of not guilty or guilty of a lesser crime. She has defended hundreds of misdemeanor and felony cases, many of which have been dismissed in her client's favor at the pre-trial stage.
In addition to her work, Ms. Prusak has spent many years with the Illinois State Defender's Office training new attorneys statewide. She has also been an adjunct professor teaching trial advocacy at the College of Law at DePaul University. She has recently finished a two year term as a Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor of Law, during which she directed the Misdemeanor Clinic. There she taught third year law students, using real cases, how to defend a sucecssful case from start to finish.
Ms. Prusak is available for free legal consultation. She can be contacted twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, at her business phone number. Pricing and fees depend on the case. Her fees are reasonable and monthly payment plans are always available.
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Acquired: 1984
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910 W. Van Buren, Suite 2S, Chicago, IL, 60607
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Posted by anonymous | November 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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 ...
Posted by anonymous | October 2, 2015 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by Felicia | September 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by Ken Saez | September 11, 2014
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...
Posted by anonymous | July 9, 2013
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 ...
"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."
"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."
Criminal defense lawyer
2017
Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys In Chicago, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
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
1984
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English