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Facing the reality of a criminal prosecution is frightening. Having the right lawyer makes all the difference. Simply put, Michael Cheronis is the right lawyer. As a former Chicago felony prosecutor and a seasoned defense attorney, Mr. Cheronis possesses the expertise and the experience necessary to provide exceptional counsel and the best possible results.
Communication is key throughout the criminal process. Keeping his clients informed of everything – from pre-trial negotiation with prosecutors through trial strategies and techniques – is the benchmark of Mr. Cheronis’ defense strategies. No one knows what happened, or didn’t happen, better than the accused client.
Using aggressive, effective pre-trial and trial strategies, Mr. Cheronis has successfully defended thousands of Illinois citizens charged with crimes. He represents clients charged with drug offenses, DUI, violent crimes, sex crimes, and white collar crimes. From the initiation of a criminal investigation through trial and sometimes beyond, Mr. Cheronis will personally handle each and every aspect of your matter.
Mr. Cheronis will work for and with you to establish a solid defense and protect your rights. Only with a creative and determined attorney like Mr. Cheronis can you be certain that your rights will be protected. He has obtained successful verdicts for his clients in hundreds of cases throughout Chicago and Cook County.
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State: Illinois
Acquired: 2003
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2502 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, 60614
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Posted by Emmanuel | March 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Great criminal defense attorney
"I cannot thank Michael enough for his exceptional representation during a challenging time in my life. Facing both a DUI and a gun charge, I was overwhelmed with anxiety and uncertainty about my future. However, Michael skillfully navigated the legal complexities of my case, providing expert guidanc...
Posted by Richard | December 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Top-notch Criminal Defense Attorney!!!
I hired Mr. Cheronis because I was falsely accused of a domestic battery by my ex-girlfriend. Mr. Cheronis was responsive and honest with me from the start. He returned calls and emails promptly and kept me informed. He took the matter to trial. His trial preparation and strategy was sound and I was ...
Posted by Rob | July 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Education
Title IX Success
Retained Mike to represent me (a teacher) in a Title IX complaint against me in a high school district. Although it didn't happen instantly, the district eventually completely dropped the complaint and investigation with no further action. This was in large part due to Mike's clear and concise advi...
Posted by anonymous | August 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Education
Title IX
Michael Cheronis is the real deal. I contacted him after I was placed under a Title IX investigation by the University of Illinois. I was seriously at risk of losing my degree and my job that I had worked so hard to obtain. Thanks to Michael that did not happen. He knew the entire process inside and ...
Posted by Andrew | December 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent and Ethical Attorney
Mr. Cheronis helped me navigate a criminal case which was ultimately dismissed. Michael knew that a conviction on the criminal charge I was facing would have completely derailed my career, and of course my life. Mike did the work to help me avoid a complete disaster in this regard. Thankfully, the...
"Mike is an aggressive and intelligent attorney. His knowledge of the law is second to none. His clients and fellow attorneys respect him."
"Mr. Cheronis has the knowledge, the experience, and the wisdom to provide for his clients the best representation possible. He is a supremely skilled advocate - an extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."
"Michael is an excellent attorney who will work tirelessly for each and every one of his clients. He is extremely knowledgeable and willing to do whatever it takes for his clients and will achieve the best result possible for them."
"I have know attorney Michael Cheronis for several years. He gained great experience as a Cook County prosecutor. These days he provides top level criminal defense for people in Cook County and elsewhere. Mike is one of the smarter and more talented lawyers I know. He fights hard, prepares well and gets great results. I would recommend Mike without hesitation."
"Mr. Cheronis is a tireless advocate for his clients. His work ethic and legal knowledge achieves excellent results for his clients."
"Mike is an exceptional lawyer. He’s diligent, aggressive, and persistent and gets great results for his clients. He’s a great trial lawyer and someone I would highly recommend to anyone with a criminal defense or civil rights case."
"My firm often calls on Mike when our clients are in need of a criminal defense attorney. He handles these matters with the utmost professionalism and the results have always been outstanding. His prior work experience at the States Attorneys Office serves our clients well. I would highly recommend retaining Mike for any criminal defense matter."
"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is, bar none, one of the best litigators that I have worked with in the past. He is professional, extremely organized and very adept in front of a judge or jury. His trial skills are well honed and I have seen the direct product as we pooled the jury post-trial. The jurors were showering Mike with praise. He is one of the best and I've learned plenty from him in a short time."
"Michael Cheronis is an excellent and experienced criminal defense attorney. He is respected not only by his colleagues but by the judiciary as well."
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2010 - Present
Principal Attorney, Law Office of Micael D. Cheronis
2003 - 2010
Assistant State's Attorney, Cook County State's Attorneys Office
2002 - 2003
Law Clerk, Schueler, Dallavo & Casieri, LLC
2001 - 2003
Law Clerk, Cook County State's Attorneys Office
2010 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Fenwick Bar AssociationMember
Charges dismissed.
Financial settlement
Not Guilty
Not guilty after trial
Charges dismissed. License returned.
Not Guilty. Client awarded settlement for excessive force by police
2003
J.D.
1998
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1994
2013
Trial Advocacy
2012
The Grand Jury
2010
DUI and the Fourth Amendment
2009
DUI
2004
2002
English