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Brad E. Karlin
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Biography
Born and raised in the Chicago area, Brad Karlin understands the unique challenges facing local workers. After earning his J.D. and practicing at a globally recognized litigation firm, he founded Karlin Legal LLC with one goal in mind: protecting employees who’ve been treated unfairly on the job. With extensive experience in employment law—including wrongful termination, workplace discrimination, and harassment—Brad is committed to serving Chicago’s diverse workforce.
As a hands-on, personalized practitioner, Brad takes the time to understand each client’s story, identify practical legal strategies, and aggressively pursue favorable outcomes. Whether representing an individual unjustly fired or standing up to discriminatory policies, he’s guided by a simple principle: every worker deserves respect, fair treatment, and justice.
Outside the courtroom, Brad stays active in the local community. He frequently participates in bar association events, mentors emerging attorneys, and offers guidance to those in need. To learn more about the broader legal framework in this region, you can visit the Chicago Bar Association—just one of the organizations that helps maintain high standards in our city’s legal community.
If you’d like to explore specific employment law services, check out our Practice Areas page. We handle everything from wrongful termination to workplace harassment.
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Licensed in Illinois for 13 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2012
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Location
Karlin Legal LLC
2501 W Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60625
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Brad E. Karlin's Reviews
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Posted by Kamilla | July 29, 2014
Exactly who you want on your side!!
I was given three tickets which included running a stop sign, speeding, and failure to show documents. My experience with Brad was great – he is very professional, trust-worthy, and reliable. It was extremely helpful to have Brad guide me through the complex legal maze. His ability to give personal ...
Posted by anonymous | December 31, 2013
Highly recommended
Brad won my case for me. He was very professional and knowledgable. He was reassuring and easily reached when I needed him so I had no worries going into this case. I highly recomment Brad Karlin.
Posted by Andrei | December 6, 2013
Highly Recommended
Brad was very intelligent, thorough, and professional from the moment I hired him for my case until the moment his work was finished. He was able to get me all the information I needed from a legal perspective and made my decisions very easy. I was left very impressed with the detail he goes into and...
Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2013
I was amazed...
Mr. Karlin helped me with my divorce. I was terrified and was not looking forward to the experience, but it turned out to be painless. He kept me informed and reassured. I highly recommend his services. Not to mention the price was reasonable, which was a factor as well.
Brad E. Karlin's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have had the privilege of getting to know Brad through the Chicago Bar Association. I am most impressed with Brad's commitment to his clients. Brad strives to do everything he can to help his clients. Aside from being a very talented lawyer, Brad is a wonderful person. If you are considering hiring Brad, I encourage you to do so."
"Attorney Karlin is very experienced and knowledgeable in criminal defense. He is well respected and hard working. Let him fight for your rights. I endorse this lawyer."
"I worked closely with Brad on a recent case. He provides diligent and zealous representation. He works hard for his clients, endlessly striving toward the best possible result. I highly endorse this attorney."
"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."
"Brad is a kind, but shrewd lawyer. The best kind. He fights for his clients zealously and never lets his foot off the gas. He always gives his clients 110%."
"I endorse this lawyer. Brad is a good man!"
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"I endorse this lawyer. I find his contributions to AVVO informative, helpful, and a reflection of his competence as an attorney."
"I know Brad from the community and he has always been a very hard working attorney. I recommend Brad for any legal need."
"I endorse Brad. I've discussed with him criminal cases and found him to be knowledgeable and to really go the extra mile for his clients. He is a smart lawyer with a great reputation. I would not hesitate to send a client his way."
"A fellow John Marshall classmate of mine, Brad is a very knowledgeable and helpful attorney. I highly endorse him and his firm for criminal, family law, and immigration matters."
"When I asked around for a dependable and competent lawyer I could trust to do writing projects and help with overflow, they directed me to Brad Karlin. Brad is a lawyer who loves to write and passion for a task always leads to increased excellence. I endorse this lawyer."
"Brad Evan Karlin stepped up for a client of mine when I needed it. A diligent attorney who can be counted on."
"I had the pleasure of meeting Brad as a fellow law student. I had several classes with him and also got to know Brad having severed on several student organizations with him. Brad is very intelligent, hardworking, and dedicated to the task at hand. The qualities Brad possessed as a law student have directly translated to his practice where he passionately advocates on behalf of any client his firm has. Therefore, I offer my recommendation on behalf of Brad."
"Brad is smart as a whip and a talented litigator."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association
2013
Award for Excellence in Client Communication, The Karlin Law Firm, LLP
2013
Certificate of Attendance Law Div. IL Cir. Cts, Chicago Bar Association
2013
Certificate of Completion in Electronic Evidence, Illinois State Bar Association
2013
Certificate of Completion in CurrentDUI/Statutory S.Suspensions, Illinois State Bar Association
2012
Order of John Marshall, The John Marshall Law School
2012
cum laude, The John Marshall Law School
2012
Recipient, Who's Who Among Students
2011
Baim Scholarship for Outstanding Academic Acheivement, John Marshall Law School
2011
Honor Roll, The John Marshall Law School
2011
Phi Delta Phi Honors Society, The John Marshall Law School
2010
Award for Excellence, The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction ("CALI")
2010
Melvin B. Lewis Decalogue Memorial Scholarship, Decalogue Society of Lawyers, JMLS Chapter
2009
1L Moot Court Competition Semi-Finalist, The John Marshall Law School
2009
Phi Beta Kapa, University of Illinois at Chicago
2009
Highest Distinction, University of Illinois at Chicago
2009
Highest Honors, University of Illinois at Chicago
2009
summa cum laude, University of Illinois at Chicago
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Staff Attorney, Jenner & Block
2012 - 2012
Contract Attorney, Robert Half International, Inc.
2012 - 2014
Partner, The Karlin Law Firm, LLP
2011 - 2011
Research Assistant for Timothy O'Neill, The John Marshall Law School
2011 - 2011
711 Legal Intern, Office Of The Cook County Public Defender
2010 - 2010
Legal Intern, Shoenberg, Finkel, Newman, Rosenberg, LLC
2010 - 2012
Research Assistant for Clifford Scott-Rudnick, John Marshall Law School
2009 - 2009
Research Assistant for Gerald Berendt, John Marshall Law School
2009 - 2009
Legal Intern, Cook County State's Attorney's Office
Associations
2013 - Present
State of IllinoisNotary Public
2013 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of IllinoisGeneral Federal Bar Member
2013 - Present
Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC)Selected Committee Member for Judicial Evaluation
2012 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2012 - Present
American Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Chicago Bar Association, Solo/Small Firm Practitioners CommitteeAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Chicago Bar Association, Criminal Law CommitteeAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Chicago Bar Association, Young Lawyers SectionAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Phi Delta PhiAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Illinois State Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Decalogue Society of LawyersAttorney Member
2012 - Present
The Jewish United FundAttorney Member
2012 - Present
American Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2009 - Present
Phi Beta KappaMember
2010 - 2011
Decalogue Society of Lawyers JMLSSocial Chair
2010 - 2011
Criminal Law Society of JMLSVice President
Sample of Legal Cases
Commercial Fraud Defense
Win, case dismissed
Removal of Conditional Status from Green Card
Success
B2 Visa Extension
Success
Commercial Lease
Succesfully negotiated an amendment to the lease.
MDDP - DUI Client Driving Priviledges
Ongoing
Corporate Injunction
Injunction was granted in favor of Plaintiffs.
Corporate Dispute Temporary Restraining Order (TRO)
Success
Intentional Torts against client stemming from Sexual Assualt
Settlement for $15,000
Sidewalk Slip and Fall
Settlement for $12,000
Identify Theft
Success, cleared his name. Ongoing for money recovery.
Possession of Controlled Substance
Win
Invasion of Privacy Torts Case
Ongoing
Commercial Eviction
Ongoing
Chicago Parking Ticket
Success
Removal of Conditional Status from Green Card
Ongoing
Driving on Suspended License
Reduction in jail time from 90 to 14 days.
Unfit For Trial Finding
Unfit for Trial (State is asking for second opinion)
Chicago Red Light Ticket
Dismissed
Driving on Suspended License
No jail time, conditional discharge and community service.
Landlord Eviction Case
Judgment for $4,155.
Education
2012
John Marshall Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
University of Illinois, Chicago
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2009
Inagural 1L Moot Court Competition
Honest Services Fraud Oral Arguments
2006
Freshman Advisory Board
What to Expect in College
Publications
2014
The Karlin Law Firm LLP Guide
Guide to Becoming a United States Citizen
2013
Illinois Criminal Procedure, Mathew Bender
Illinois Criminal Procedure, Fifth Edition 2013 Supplement, Arrests, Searches, and Seizures
2013
Sage Publishing
Criminal Procedure, Student Resources
2013
2012
Develpment Office JMLS
Honor Roll of Donors
2012
History Department, University of Illinois at Chicago
Spring 2012 History Department Newsletter
2012
LexisNexis publication
Illinois Criminal Procedure, Cummulative Supplement
2010
Law Review Comment
Justice Undone: How the Supreme Court Usurped the Power of the States to Determine Penological Goals
2010
JMLS News and Publications
Fall 2010 Dean's List Announced
2010
Lexis Nexis Publishing
Contract Law and Practice, Revised Edition (helped edit)
2009
JMLS Moot Court Honors Program
1L Moot Court Competition
Languages
English
Activity
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