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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
Former prosecutor in Cook County (largest court system in the country). Handled misdemeanor, felony and traffic matters.
14 years, 1,000 cases
Languages spoken
Gujarati, English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WA | Voluntarily Resigned | 2019 | 06/28/2022 |
IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 2008 | 06/13/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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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 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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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 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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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 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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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 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Women Everywhere-New Moms | Expungements, Sealings and Clemency Hearings | 2011 |
Indiana University Northwest | Joining the Legal Field in the 21st Century | 2011 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Large Narcotic Sale | Case Dismissed |
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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.
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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.
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