Michael D. Cheronis

Mr. Michael Cheronis exemplifies ‘professionalism’ and ‘empathy’ in every aspect of his work. His unwavering respect for the judicial system is evident in the way he seeks justice by highlighting deeply rooted facts and presenting them with integrity within the legal framework. His ability to uncover... and articulate the ground realities of a case reflects a deep commitment to truth and fairness. Such advocacy is only possible when an attorney is genuinely invested in understanding the full context and all relevant details. Mr. Michael Cheronis’s approach truly upholds the spirit of justice and reinforces confidence in the legal process. - “Thanks Mike” -

Michael is not a good attorney - he is the BEST attorney. He is methodical in his approach. He listens with the worlds best attentiveness in order to not miss any detail. He is careful, he is considerate, and he is calm under pressure. Mr Cheronis is your GO-TO for any sort of education, criminal def...ense, and will do everything in his power to ensure your safety - as well as put your best interest first. Michael is a special person, with a TON of experience, and above all is sharp. He is everything that is right with the justice system. He always fights for what is right. A no-brainer hire and above all fair, honest, accommodating, and consistent in his approach. Above all he is fair in his pricing, which is always an important consideration when hiring the right attorney. Do not hesitate when considering to hire Michael, there truly is only one solution to your problems and that is Michael D Cheronis. Well educated, well rounded, well versed in law, and above all just a good person. You do not want to miss out on his gem of a service. Truly the BEST. And I will forever be indebted to his kindness and enamored by his will.

If you or someone you love ever find yourselves in a serious situation, falsely accused, needing the best lawyer ASAP, you need to make Michael D. Cheronis your first call. Not only is he a former ASA for Cook County with the utmost integrity, respect from his peers and colleagues, and the reputation... as an expert in defense; but he also has both public and private experience and is well known/respected for “getting results.” My son was arrested and put in jail for an alleged offense that wasn’t prosecutable and was facing 8mos or more in Cook Co. jail if a public defender would have been used. Meanwhile, he was being set up for a felony and extension of Violation of Order of Protection for an alleged incident that occurred 6 mos prior… initiated by his former girlfriend. My son was crushed, very scared, hopeless…we as parents were distraught. We called M. Cheronis on a Sat and within minutes he called us back. We retained him “on the spot.” Then my husband and I briefed him on the emotional, unbelievable tumultuous timeline of events, leading up to this. He asked if I could write and send him a timeline which I did (labor of love). He took it from there. What really impressed me is that when I asked him point blank, if he could really help my son, i.e. “fix this” he stated, “Yes I can” with conviction. Also impressive was his commitment to his client and us (his parents), his drive to get this done and save our son, his patience and listening skills, plus empathy. He gets it. Within 2 days he asked for a hearing and defended my son with multiple States Attorneys stating that “he wasn’t a felon, didn’t have a felony.” He was released on “conditional release” as he wasn’t a threat, pending an evidentiary hearing to show the facts of the case and was prepared to take it to trial. The day just prior to the hearing date, a letter was received by his former girlfriend’s attorney for a Motion requesting an extended VOOP due to a felony...another calculated move. Again, my son was distraught, very scared. On the hearing date Cheronis found out that the case, had indeed, been moved to felony court. He was aggressive and determined to end this, talk to ASA etc. He went to ASA who agreed that this was “not right,” but that ASA couldn’t rule on this or stop it; and he’d have to talk to the Director for SA office. He called us and told us the entire situation, i.e. what he’d said and that he had an lengthy email with evidence sent to the Director and was awaiting a return call to discuss and have this addressed. He told us this call could come a wk prior to new court date. The very next day though, he received a call from the Director. After M. Cheronis talked to the Director, presented evidence, the Director told him he was “going to have the case dismissed” and Cheronis called my son. This was nothing short of a miracle! Incredible effort and outcome. He is THE best at what he does. He’s given my son hope for a future, a “win”, and a second chance to right this calculated wrongdoing towards him; and…finally see his sons. He’s got counsel from a colleague of Cheronis to take it from here for custody. We will be forever indebted to Cheronis for what he did, how he saved my son, and the passion for the integrity of due process..the judicial process. The old adage, “you get what you pay for” applies here. He’s indeed, the best! I more than highly recommend him. Make the Call.

Michael is the best criminal defense attorney. I am a fellow attorney not practicing in the area of criminal defense. I referred my client to Michael. He was very responsive, professional, forthcoming, trustworthy and extremely knowledgeable. Very impressive during cross examination and during th...e entire trial process . I would not recommend any other criminal defense attorney but Michael. He comes highly recommended. Much respect to you Michael. Outcome was a not guilty verdict.

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 ...found not guilty. I was fortunate to have Mr. Cheronis fighting for me and I would recommend him to anyone seeking a great criminal defense attorney.