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Purav Bhatt
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About Purav

Persistent, Personal, Prepared, Former Prosecutor; Here To Protect You. Call 773-609-4920.

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Rest assured that when you are represented by the Law Office of Purav Bhatt & Associates you will receive thorough, attentive, personal representation. Our firm provides a detailed understanding of the law, the court system and our clients' needs. We are here as your legal advocate and will work tirelessly to make sure justice has been served while giving you and your legal matter the time it deserves.

 

Representation by the Law Office of Purav Bhatt & Associates guarantees aggressive negotiations, honest representation and first-class trial practice.

 

As a former Cook County State's Attorney I have the in depth understanding necessary for your legal success. 

 

Call or email us anytime at (773) 791-9682

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Practice areas

Domestic violenceFederal crimeDUI and DWICriminal defense
  1. Criminal defense: 40%

    Former prosecutor in Cook County (largest court system in the country). Handled misdemeanor, felony and traffic matters.

    13 years, 1,000 cases

  2. DUI and DWI: 20%

  3. Federal crime: 20%

  4. Domestic violence: 20%

Languages spoken

Gujarati, English

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Contact

The Law Office of Purav Bhatt

1655 S Blue Island Ave,
#312
Chicago, IL, 60608

Website
http://bhattchicagodefenselaw.com 

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    WAVoluntarily Resigned201906/18/2021
    ILActive And Authorized To Practice Law200806/05/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers55
    Legal guides24
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate granted
    Rising StarSuper Lawyers2015
    Top 40 Under 40National Trial Lawyers2015
    Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers Association2015
    Cali Award for Environmental LawChicago-Kent College of Law2007
    Cook County State's Attorney Certificate of ExcellenceAsian American Bar Association of the Greater Chicago Area2006
    Work Experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    PartnerThe Law Office of Purav Bhatt2010 - Present
    Prosecuting AttorneyCook County State's Attorney's Office2008 - 2010
    Law ClerkChicago Transit Authority2005 - 2008
    Associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersN/A2014 - Present
    super lawyersmember2014 - Present
    National Trial Lawyers Associationmember2014 - Present
    Chicago Bar AssociationMember2013 - Present
    Cook County Bar AssociationMember2011 - Present
    Illinois State Bar AssociationMember2008 - Present
    Education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of TechnologyJD - Juris Doctor2008
    DePaul UniversityMA - Masters2002
    Loyola University ChicagoBS - Bachelor of Science1998
    Speaking Engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Women Everywhere-New MomsExpungements, Sealings and Clemency Hearings2011
    Indiana University NorthwestJoining the Legal Field in the 21st Century2011
    Legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    Large Narcotic SaleCase Dismissed

    Reviews

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    Review Purav Bhatt

    sharp, friendly, down to earth

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    Purav was great. He helped me amend a battery charge to disorderly conduct, and was reassuring and helpful throughout the process. He always replied within minutes of a text. Down to earth, friendly, and sharp.

    Freedom Never Tasted sooo good

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    Mr. Bhatt constantly kept lines of communication open. He answered questions i had in a very timely manner returned my calls immediately and showed up for my case on time. He did everything he said he would and he is the reason i amd free today.

    Excellent

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    When you google top rated drug case lawyers in illinois Purav pops up .... When I say this man does his job he most definitely do and very responsive and on time so if you need a lawyer this is the man to contact you won’t be sorry ........
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    Mr. Bhatt

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    All though I am not too happy that I had to employ the services of Purav for the second time now lol I am extremely satisfied with the quality and professionalism he exhibited. Having multiple lawyers throughout my young life I can emphatically say Purav exemplifies every quality you want in an attorney. He is professional, courteous, responsive, but above all else he is honest and sets realistic expectations rather than telling the client what he thinks you want to hear. Theres nothing worse than walking into a courtroom unsure of the worst and best case scenario and Purav guided me through the process step by step each way. Also though this may not happen everytime, the ruling he predicted would happen did in fact come true. Now he is not cheap, but I'll end it with this...how much money is your freedom worth? Thanks again Purav -Alex
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    Changed my opinion of Lawyer's

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    Mr. Bhatt represted me in traffic court yesterday and got the case dismissed in 5 minutes. I am disabled in part to suffering from PTSD with panic disorder. From our first conversation he assured me that I should relax and let him do his job. I was sceptical about all attorneys until I met with Mr. Bhatt and saw that he really cares about his clients and when he got my case completely dismissed the is no question in my mind that I highly recommend him for any case you may have from minor to the most serious. He is the "Real Deal" when it comes to integrity and effectiveness. He won't just take your money and forget about you. Thank you Mr Bhatt!
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    Mr. Purav Bhatt is a great attorney!

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    My case was special because I live out of state. When I spoke to Mr. Purav Bhatt for the first time, he took away my worries. He had goals for my case and showed me steps by steps to get the case dismissed. And it happened. You could contact him any time and he made it easy for you to get things done. He also saved me one flight trip to the court. Highly recommended Mr. Purav Bhatt for your case.
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    Retail theft charges - case dismissed

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    Our life turned upside down when my wife had an anxiety attack and was arrested for retail theft. It was a nightmare. I went through online blogs & avvo search and consulted few lawyers. Purav stood out from everyone. His online posts on this issue were very helpful. Atleast 2 people in our extended social circle recommended Purav and so we felt comfortable hiring him. He never over promised the outcome but gave us enough confidence in our case. Also he never judged us. Many months ago we'd have dismissed stories of anxiety attacks but I saw how sudden twists in life can bring those to you. Purav handled the case well and got the charges dismissed. He stayed in touch through out this process and clearly explained his plan of action to us. He was on time on court dates and spoke to public prosecutors early to help close the case. He is also helping us with the expungement process. We found his services to be reasonably priced compared to some other lawyers we spoke to through avvo (some did try to trick us or scare us to pay 5 times more!). We will always remain thankful to Purav!
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    Excellent outcome thanks to Mr. Bhatt

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    I couldn't be any happier with the way things turned out for my son . Thanks to Mr. Bhatt, The criminal charges will be dismissed after my son does some community service. I would highly recommend his services to anybody facing criminal charges in Chicago .
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    Retail Theft Misdemeanour

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    Purav was really helpful in resolving a case of retail theft misdemeanour. I consulted several lawyers but Purav not only suggested options that no one else did, but he also came through on them. He brought down the sentencing to 8 hours of community service which were performed before the hearing. He was also prompt in his communication throughout the process. His confidence inspired some in me and went a long way in helping me keep my calm. I would strongly recommended his services.
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    Misdemeanor case dismissed in cook county

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    Purav Bhat is an experienced defense attorney. His professional work, wisdom, knowledge of legal system and empathy makes him even fantastic lawyer. I was wrongfully charged with misdemeanor case but Pura’s expertise in the cook county legal system made my case complete dismissed. I will consider him not only my legal adviser but also as my mentor. I was extremely nervous about the outcome of my case but he always gave me advice and counseling that eased my tension. Without his help and support my case would not have dismissed. I am grateful to him for his extra ordinary work. I f you or your loved ones ever face any devastation of criminal charges, please call Purav Bhatt. You will be glad that you did. My one right phone call made my life changed - where I am today- no conviction but complete dismissed. Now Purav is working on my expungement
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    Attorney endorsements

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    Zachary Wall

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Vincent Luisi, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 23, 2016
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    I endorse this lawyer.

    Richard Fenbert, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 24, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Mark Clay, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 23, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I highly endorse Mr. Bhatt. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who produces great results in representing clients! I want all people to contact him for help.

    Travis Newton, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 13, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Timothy Brown

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Jill Rogers

    Experience and knowledge defines this attorney. I endorse this lawyer.

    Dan Tsataros, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 13, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Purav is an excellent attorney!

    Robert Kerr, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 12, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I worked opposite of Purav for years when he was a prosecutor; more recently, we've worked together on cases as fellow defense attorneys. Purav knows the law, and he knows how the beat the government's case. I would highly recommend Purav to anyone charged with a serious criminal offense in state or federal court.

    Anthony Villalobos, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 28, 2014
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    I would highly recommend Attorney Bhatt to anyone charged with a criminal matter, whether it is in State or Federal court. In fact, I have called Bhatt on more than one occasion to ask him questions about criminal cases because I trust his legal knowledge and judgment. Bhatt is an asset to any accused person or corporation because he has worked on both sides of criminal law. Having been a prosecutor in Chicago, Bhatt knows how to defend his clients' cases because he knows what the prosecutor is thinking and what the prosecutor will try to elicit at trial. Another great asset that Bhatt has is his trial experience. Many attorneys say that they are "trial" lawyers, but they do not have the record to prove it; that is not the case here. Bhatt has successfully defended both bench and jury trials. He's a true criminal defense attorney, dedicated to his clients.

    John O'Brien, Criminal defense Attorney on May 14, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    A truly excellent attorney well respected in the legal community. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible.

    Bryan Fisher, Criminal defense Attorney on May 1, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    An outstanding and well established member of the legal community. An excellent choice for any one needing criminal representation. His answers on this site are insightful and dependable.

    Randal Moore

    I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the community.

    Zachary Smitt, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 26, 2014
    Relationship: Other

    Attorney Purav Bhatt has a strong knowledge of the law as reflected by his Avvo posts. I endorse this lawyer.

    Moe Ahmad, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 16, 2014
    Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

    I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Mr.Bhatt when we both were prosecutors. He is a great partner and knew the law well. After Mr.Bhatt switched sides, I saw how skilled he was as a private lawyer advocating for his clients. Now that we are. Both private attorneys, I'm excited to work with such a sincere, genuine lawyer who advocates for his clients and knows the law. I have no reservations recommending Mr. Bhatt.

    Mona Deldar, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 5, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Bhatt routinely provides helpful, concise and knowledgeable answers on Avvo. He is clearly very knowledgeable in his area of expertise.

    Monte Robbins

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Laura Mcfarland-Taylor, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 13, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I have gotten to know Mr. Bhatt through his activity on Avvo. Mr. Bhatt is highly knowledgeable, always willing to answer questions, and I always learn something from his responses. I would not hesitate to recommend clients to him.

    Harold Wallin, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 9, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Mr. Bhatt is a very experienced and knowledgeable criminal defense lawyer. He will zealously defend you in an ethical and professional way. I endorse him.

    Aaron Harper, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 29, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Top-notch lawyer. Highly respected in the legal community.