Wayne Irvin Novak Jr.

Wayne Irvin Novak Jr.

5.0
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 22 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

1074 W. Taylor Street, #164, Chicago, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 17 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2008

Resigned

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 22 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2003

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Wayne I Novak

1074 W. Taylor Street, #164, Chicago, IL, 60607

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Wayne Irvin Novak Jr.'s Reviews

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Posted by Rich | May 18, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes

More Than Satisfied Client

We worked with Wayne during a situation in which the opposition did not want to budge. Not only did Wayne get us excellent results, but he was there for our family every step of the way. Wayne kept us informed throughout the entire process and was always there to answer a phone call or e-mail. We ...appreciate Wayne's compassion towards our needs, unlike other attorneys we had encountered.

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Stephanie Hamilton

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Wayne is skilled in providing the best defense for his clients."

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Robert Hardy

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Wayne is a passionate defense attorney and a very effective advocate for the rights of the accused. I also like his straight forward, no nonsense style of communication. I would not hesitate to refer a criminal matter to Mr. Novak."

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Stephen Morgan

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I worked with Wayne and he's a great attorney! Whether it's a criminal or DUI matter, Wayne will make you feel as though you're his only client. Personal attention and persistence are the only way Wayne knows how to practice."

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Cosmo Tedone

Criminal defense lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I worked with Wayne for several years and had the chance to try cases together. Wayne is an outstanding trial attorney and very knowledgable on the law."

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John Lewert

Criminal defense lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Novak provides a cool and collected head in courtrooms that are far from cool or collected. He always provides diligent and dedicated representation for those lucky enough to be his clients."

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Gregory Ignoffo

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Wayne to be a highly committed and professional attorney who provides his client's with exceptional legal services."

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Adam Squiller

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with Wayne for several years practicing criminal defense in the Chicago area. Although Wayne has tremendous natural intelligence and legal ability, the thing that impressed me the most is his total dedication to his clients. Wayne works very hard to ensure that his clients get the best possible result from their situation. I endorse Wayne Novak as a great attorney for anyone with criminal defense needs in Chicago."

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Wayne I Novak

2007 - 2014

Arbitrator, Cook County Mandatory Arbitration

2005 - 2007

Attorney, Mitchell Sexner & Associates

2003 - 2005

Assistant Public Defender, Will County Public Defender's Office

Associations

2014 - Present

West Suburban Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Disclaimer

People v. Doe

Not Guilty

People v. Doe

Not Guilty

People v. Doe

Not Guilty

People v. Doe

Not guilty

People v. Doe

Not Guilty

People v. Doe

Not Guilty

People v. Doe

Not guilty

People v. Doe

Not guilty

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Education

2002

DePaul University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

University of Minnesota

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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