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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 &
Practice areas
- Criminal defense: 100%
Former prosecutor in Cook County (largest court system in the country). Handled misdemeanor, felony and traffic matters.
9 years, 1,000 cases
Languages spoken
Gujarati, English
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 2008 | 08/14/2017 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
avvo contributions
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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| National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | N/A | 2014 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Large Narcotic Sale | Case Dismissed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2008 |
| DePaul University | Computer Science | MA - Masters | 2002 |
| Loyola University Chicago | Psychology | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1998 |
| 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 |
Attorney endorsements
(57)
Vincent Luisi, Criminal defense Attorney
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Richard Fenbert, Criminal defense Attorney
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Cost
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Contact
The Law Office of Purav Bhatt
1655 S Blue Island Ave,
#312
Chicago, IL, 60608
Office (773) 791-9682