The Law Office of Purav Bhatt1655 S Blue Island Ave,#312Chicago, IL, 60608United States (773) 791-9682

Purav Bhatt

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Chicago, IL
Licensed for 13 years

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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

Practice areas

Criminal defense: 40%
Former prosecutor in Cook County (largest court system in the country). Handled misdemeanor, felony and traffic matters.
14 years, 1,000 cases
DUI and DWI: 20%
Domestic violence: 20%
Federal crime: 20%

Languages spoken

Gujarati, English

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The Law Office of Purav Bhatt

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

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License

State	Status	Acquired	Updated
WA	Voluntarily Resigned	2019	06/28/2022
IL	Active And Authorized To Practice Law	2008	06/13/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Avvo Contributions

Legal answers	55
Legal guides	24

Awards

Award name	Grantor	Date Granted
Rising Star	Super Lawyers	2015
Top 40 Under 40	National Trial Lawyers	2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers	National Trial Lawyers Association	2015
Cali Award for Environmental Law	Chicago-Kent College of Law	2007
Cook County State's Attorney Certificate of Excellence	Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Chicago Area	2006

work experience

Title	Company name	Duration
Partner	The Law Office of Purav Bhatt	2010 - Present
Prosecuting Attorney	Cook County State's Attorney's Office	2008 - 2010
Law Clerk	Chicago Transit Authority	2005 - 2008

associations

Association name	Position name	Duration
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers		2014 - Present
super lawyers	member	2014 - Present
National Trial Lawyers Association	member	2014 - Present
Chicago Bar Association	Member	2013 - Present
Cook County Bar Association	Member	2011 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association	Member	2008 - Present

education

School name	Degree	Graduated
Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology	JD - Juris Doctor	2008
DePaul University	MA - Masters	2002
Loyola University Chicago	BS - Bachelor of Science	1998

speaking engagements

Conference name	Title	Date
Women Everywhere-New Moms	Expungements, Sealings and Clemency Hearings	2011
Indiana University Northwest	Joining the Legal Field in the 21st Century	2011

legal cases

Case name	Outcome
Large Narcotic Sale	Case Dismissed

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Excellent

5.0 stars

Posted by Dandre
April 26, 2021

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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5.0 stars

Posted by Alexander
October 8, 2019

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

5.0 stars

Posted by Mark
August 14, 2018

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!

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
June 4, 2018

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

5.0 stars

Posted by Zephyr
January 19, 2018

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

5.0 stars

Posted by Sonia
September 14, 2017

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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Posted by anonymous
March 31, 2017

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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Posted by anonymous
October 6, 2016

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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Criminal Defense advice session

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
March 14, 2016

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He was very helpful and understanding. Since I live in O'Fallon IL and not Chicago he offered to give the name of a lawyer in my area.

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Retail Theft Charges - Case Dismissed

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
December 1, 2015

On an unfortunate day my relative was caught for shoplifting. He was on a visitors visa and was given a court date which was beyond his travel back date. Dealing with stiff timelines here Purab got an early court date, suggested us what social activity we need to do before we face the judge. On the hearing day things were all in line and he was able to get the case dismissed. He was there all along and was very communicative. He worked his way around and got what we needed. Thanks much to him and surely recommend his services to others.

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Zachary Wall, Unknown Attorney on Nov 26, 2018
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Vincent Luisi, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 23, 2016
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Richard Fenbert, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 24, 2015
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Mark Clay, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 23, 2015
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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
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Dan Tsataros, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 13, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Purav is an excellent attorney!

Robert Kerr, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 12, 2015
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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
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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
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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
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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, Unknown Attorney on Apr 29, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the community.

Zachary Smitt, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 26, 2014
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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
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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
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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, Unknown Attorney on Feb 23, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Laura Mcfarland-Taylor, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 13, 2014
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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
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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
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Top-notch lawyer. Highly respected in the legal community.

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Mr. Bhatt

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Changed my opinion of Lawyer's

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Mr. Purav Bhatt is a great attorney!

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Retail theft charges - case dismissed

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Excellent outcome thanks to Mr. Bhatt

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Retail Theft Misdemeanour

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Misdemeanor case dismissed in cook county

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Criminal Defense advice session

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Retail Theft Charges - Case Dismissed

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