Steven Richard Hunter

Steven Richard Hunter

4.8
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 38 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Gun Law, Federal Crime

900 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 5-W, Chicago, IL

About Steven

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

For over 35 years I have specialized in criminal defense. I have handled thousands of cases ranging from murders to d.u.i. and misdemeanor offenses. I choose to be great in one practice area, criminal defense, rather than good in several.

39 years

30%
Domestic Violence 25%

I am an expert in both criminal domestic violence cases and Order of Protection cases. If you are accused of domestic violence or you are seeking to obtain or fight an Order of Protection petition, call me.

39 years

25%
Gun Law 25%

Gun prosecution have skyrocketed in Chicago and Cook County. Whether you are charged with a 992(g) in federal court or an Aggravated Unlawful Use of Weapon in state court, I have the experience to provide you with the best defense.

39 years

25%
Federal Crime 20%

I have extensive experience with federal criminal defense, including firearms, drug conspiracies, fraud, political corruption, as well as bank robberies, drug conspiracies and unlawful entry.

29 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 38 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1987

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Steven R. Hunter

900 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 5-W, Chicago, IL, 60607

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Steven Richard Hunter's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 10 of 12 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Naren | June 15, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Domestic Violence - Chicago

I was slapped with charges of domestic battery and restraining order by my wife. Given my immigration situation (I am on work visa), I was more worried about outcome of case. Initial attorney whom I had hired was not a good and I was lost couple of motions in the court. I was looking for experienced ...attorney to prove myself not guilty. After consulting half a dozen attorneys I met Mr. Hunter and thought he was the best person to help me out of given situation. During first meeting itself Mr. Hunter made me feel at ease. He explained me how such cases work and what my options were and how a trial process will happen. He formulated a detailed questionnaire and prepared me well for the trial date. My case extended for 8 months due to delay in preparation by states attorney. Mr Hunter was very patient and never charged me extra for his court appearances. On trial day: Mr. Hunter’s predictions about how police witness and opposing counsel will behave were spot on. He had worked well on my case and due to this his opening statement and closing statement had lot of impacts. His cross examination of victim and police officers founds lot of holes in victim and police officers statement, which made my case really strong. Given that jury panel included 8 women and 5 men, they gave verdict of Not guilty in less than 10 minutes. Mr Hunter is the best man in town if you are in trouble.

Posted by anonymous | July 15, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Domestic Violence - Northshore - Skokie Court

You're making a mistake if you don't retain Steven. I am totally blown away by his clam, understated demeanor. I wasn't quite sure what to expect from him - the reviews were good, but this was the first time I'd ever been arrested so I really didn't know how to evaluate a attorney. He was like a e...xperienced professor in the court room and took care of every aspect of the trial on order to achieve a successful outcome. The entire interaction between Steven, the judge and the States defense was so fast that I was pretty much lost -- after two minutes I followed Steven out of the court expecting to called back later and he had to explain to me that they had just dropped the case!!!!! A true veteran professional! I was arrested for domestic violence when my wife called the police in the heat of the moment during a stupid argument. She immediately wanted to drop the charges, but once I was in the system, the trial took on a form of its own and every aspect of the court system was aimed at getting a conviction. The States Attorney takes over the prosecution and my wife is considered the victim -- she couldn't drop the charges. I interviewed many attorneys before selecting Steven and many of them seemed competent but his desire to thoroughly understand what had happened and carefully prepare his approach for the trial made all the difference (actually I don't think any other attorney even wanted to meet me before the preliminary hearing -- and Steven had the charges dropped during this hearing). He also canceled another appointment to be at my hearing. I can't sing his praises enough! I can't guarantee a successful for you, but I am confident that you won't get a better defense attorney than Steven! P.S. Steven was based in Chicago and my trial was in Skokie. I was a little concerned that Steven wasn't based locally in the North Shore, but he had all the right connections and had a rapport with the judge and other attorney -- seriously outstanding!

Posted by anonymous | June 10, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Gave me back my life!

As you are looking through this site; I want to assure you that you are in the right place. I never thought I would need a Criminal Defense Attorney, but there I was,...charged with a crime. It was terrifiying and I didn’t know where to go. Luckily for me I stumbled upon Stephan R Hunter; and fortuna...tely I read a great review that led me to choose this wonderful counsel. Now I am compelled to ‘pay it forward’. Steven’s gentle, soft- spoken and unassuming manner made me feel at ease immediately, and his non-judgmental , confident demeanor gave me hope that things would be OK. At the trial Steven focused like a laser beam to the core issue; though the other side hurled endless falsehoods and distortions. In the end he annihilated the opposition and won my case. Now I can return to my normal life again. If I ever need a CDA, I would not hesitate to call on Steven R. Hunter, but I sure hope I don’t ever have to again.

Posted by anonymous | May 22, 2014 | Litigation

Fantastic Attorney

Attorney Steven Hunter is professional, knowledgeable, and a great strategist. He has a thorough understanding of the courts and the presiding judges. I would recommend him to anyone who is facing trial and in need of a quality attorney.

Posted by Bill | January 22, 2014

Professional, knowledgeable, polite and a good listener.

Atty. Steven Hunter is professional, knowledgeable and listened well during my consultation. He laid all the possibilities for my case. I consulted 2 more lawyers before contacting him. He listened well and answered all my questions with a very calm and comforting manner. One thing that catch my att...ention is he never interrupted me even if I may have mixed up informations. I strongly recommend him and his track record and experience backs it all.

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Steven Richard Hunter's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Clay

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Mr. Hunter. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who produces great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact him first."

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Joshua Kutnick

Federal crime lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve is a smart, aggressive advocate for his clients. He is highly experienced in federal and state court."

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Anthony Tuorto

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Steven. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Eve Ocasio

Criminal defense lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Steven Hunter. He can quickly and accurately identify legal issues and potential solutions. He is conscientious and professional."

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Stephen Richards

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Solid lawyer -- knows his stuff"

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Stephanie Ripple

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Hunter is a hardworking and aggressive attorney. He has superior knowledge of the law and is very good under pressure. Mr. Hunter really fights for his clients. I highly recommend him."

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John Malkinson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. We have conferred and collaborated with Mr. Hunter on a few different matters over the last few years. He has the rare and sought after collection of attributes one hopes for in a lawyer: being extremely smart, practical, knowledgeable on the law, hard-working and well spoken. He's the savvy criminal lawyer you want on your side. I highly recommend him."

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Marcos Esparza

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Naomi Bank

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Joshua Kutnick

Criminal defense lawyer

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Eve Ocasio

Immigration lawyer

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Stephen Richards

Criminal defense lawyer

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Stephanie Ripple

Litigation lawyer

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Ross Eagle

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John Malkinson

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Illinois Super Lawyer 2022, Illinois Super Lawyers

2021

Illinois Super Lawyer 2021, Super Lawyers

2021

Illinois Super Lawyer 10 Years Excellence in Practice, Illinois Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Steven R. Hunter

1988 - 1996

Attorney, Cook County Public Defender's Office

Associations

Chicago Bar Association

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Armed Robbery

Not Guilty of Armed Robbery

Domestic Battery

Case dismissed

Domestic Battery and Order of Protection Case

Case dismissed and Order of Protection Vacated

Domestic Battery

Not Guilty verdict

Rape charge reduced

Class X felony reduced to misdemeanor

Felony Driving on Suspended

Case dismissed

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Education

1987

University of Michigan Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

University of Michigan

A.B

Speaking Engagements

1996

Chicago Bar Association CLE "Felony Trial Court Walk Through"

Procedure, rules and advice for practicing in felony trial court

Publications

2008

Chicago Lawyer The Importance of Trust

2008

Lawyers USA Chicago is There Kind of Town

Languages

English

Activity

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