Steven R Roach

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Steven R Roach

also known as Steve Roach, Steve Roach, Esquire

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 27 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Schaumburg, IL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury ... +2 more

1701 E. Woodfield Road, Suite 1101, Schaumburg, IL

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About Steven

Biography

Tough, Effective, And Experienced Representation. Fighting For You. Call Now. 847-941-0704

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

"Fight With The Experience of a Former Prosecutor" - As a former Criminal Prosecutor, I possess the knowledge and skills necessary to provide my clients with an Agressive Criminal Defense. I have successfully represented clients in almost every area of Criminal Law, such as Felonies, Misdemeanors, attempt First Degree Murder, Drugs, Sexual Assault/Abuse, DUI, Suspended/Revoked Driver's License, Theft, Battery, White Collar Crimes, Robbery, Expungements, Driver's License Hearings, and more.

28 years

40%
DUI and DWI 40%

"Fight With The Experience of a Former Prosecutor" - As a former Criminal Prosecutor, I know both sides of the fight. I have tried successfully tried thousands of DUI cases. I have won everthyting from your average first time DUI to Felony Class X Aggravated DUI. Most recently, I have had clients found Not Guilty on .18 and .14 blood alcohol levels. Call me at (847) 685-6000 to Fight For You.

28 years

40%
Personal Injury 10%

10%
Licensing 5%

Driver's License Reinstatement Hearings - Formal and Informal hearings with the Illinois Secretary of State for drivers with licenses suspended or revoked

28 years

5%
Workers Compensation 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes

Contingency

15%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2015 2010
Platinum Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 12 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 27 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1999

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 27 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1998

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Steven R. Roach, Attorney At Law

1701 E. Woodfield Road, Suite 1101, Schaumburg, IL, 60173-5156

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8501 W. Higgins Road, Suite 420, Chicago, IL, 60631-2811

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1755 S. Naperville Road, Suite 100, Wheaton, IL, 60189

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Steven R Roach's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Best Attorney

Steve Roach is outstanding. He really will go above and beyond to make things fair and right for his clients. I highly recommend Steve if your in need of a great lawyer.

Posted by Peter | January 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

He Is The Man!

Thanks to Steven Roach, my case was dismissed. Thank you for all your hard work! Steven did a great job with my DUI case in Cook County I highly recommend his services. He is a kind and empathetic man. Steven always took the time to answer any question I had. Every time I contacted him, he answered ...promptly and made sure I understood his answers to my questions. I was speechless when he gave me the news. He saved me from losing my CDL. I could not thank Steven enough. I greatly appreciate this man's work. Give him a call!

Posted by Jacqueline | January 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best professional out there.

Steven Roach took on my DUI case like there was no tomorrow. The initiative was so powerful that he didn't think twice in providing me the assistant that I needed. I would hire him again for any legal issues that I would face. He is a professional with integrity, honesty, and loyal to you until the ...final day.

Posted by CarlynRoss | October 16, 2017 | Privacy

Great

Steven is a wonderful attorney who has handled my invasion of privacy case. He is working hard to collect the claim that is worth around 6 million. He always keeps me up to date and has worked diligently on my case for several years. I appreciate him and his wonderful team.

Posted by anonymous | June 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Customer service dedicated attorney that is 100% invested in your best interest

Steve is top notch, he knows your rights! Not only is he a great attorney, but he and his staff provide stellar customer service. In my particular case, I was looking dead in the water. Somehow Steve and his master negotiation skills landed the best possible outcome I could have received. I'm sure mo...st lawyers would have told me to settle for a less favorable agreement. He went above and beyond to leverage every right I had. Thanks so much Steve!

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Steven R Roach's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Young

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Attorney Roach for many years and see him often in the courthouse. Attorney Roach has years of experience in criminal defense. I have had the opportunity to see him conduct both hearing and a trials and he is very highly qualified."

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Brad Balke

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Everyone at the courthouse knows Steve Roach. (And likes him!) Highly recommended."

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Rosemary Kostopoulos

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve Roach is an attorney that I happily endorse, as an upstanding member of the legal community and a strong advocate for clients."

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Joe Messineo

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Steve Roach is a top notch attorney who is well respected by the entire legal community. This is an attorney that I would trust my family members and closest friends to, and whom I proudly endorse!"

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Kostas Kostopoulos

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Steve Roach is a great lawyer with formidable legal skills; strongly liked and respected by the lawyers and judges in the legal community. This is an attorney that I absolutely endorse!"

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David Meyerson

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steven is a highly respected member of the legal community by both judges and fellow attorneys who practice in the areas he does. I strongly endorse Steven for his exceptional legal skills and ability to obtain results for his clients."

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Mark Clay

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Mr. Roach. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who produces great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact him first."

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Matthew Medina

Criminal defense lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"Steve is quite simply one best elite trial attorneys I know. I worked both with Steve, when we were partners at the Cook County State’s Attorneys Office, and against Steve, when he became a Criminal Defense Attorney. Steve is a brilliant, eloquent, creative, and a highly effective trial attorney. He is tough on behalf of his clients, yet, Steve still manages to be extremely well-liked by judges, prosecutors and the entire legal community. I give Steve my highest recommendation."

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Emilio Moretti

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Roach is a very knowledgeable, focused, and hard working attorney. His high level of professionalism and keen litigation skills are well known and respected among his peers. I endorse this lawyer."

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Dan Tsataros

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stacey Washington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Roach is very experienced in criminal defense and well respected. He is the go to attorney to fight for your rights. I endorse this lawyer."

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Anthony Tuorto

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Steven. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Nils Wyosnick

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve is a highly skilled trial attorney. You are in good hands if you hire him!"

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Jason Stevens

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Roach is one of the best criminal defense lawyers in the business. He is committed to accomplishing the goals of his clients."

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Paul Serkland

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve is a very experienced, aggressive litigator. We were opposing counsel on many cases when I was a Cook County prosecutor. He was always well prepared and was not afraid to stand up and fight for his clients. I highly recommend Steve for any Criminal Defense matter."

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Richard Dvorak

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve works very hard for his clients. A real good guy who treats his clients with respect."

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Jesse Harris

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sami Azhari

Unknown lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Luhn

Criminal defense lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I found Steven Roach on AVVO, after a relative had some issues in Chicago and needed local counsel. Mr. Roach was very prompt with his reply and consistent with his communication and contact. His background and experience made him an easy choice. Moreover, I found him to be very professional, yet approachable and empathetic. His other AVVO peer ratings speak for themselves."

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Michael Young

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Metin Serbest

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Rosemary Kostopoulos

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Jason Marks

Personal injury lawyer

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Joseph Bogdan

Administrative law lawyer

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Brian Laughlin

Personal injury lawyer

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David Meyerson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Emilio Moretti

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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Dan Tsataros

Criminal defense lawyer

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Richard Dvorak

Civil rights lawyer

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Ryan Schur

Criminal defense lawyer

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Paul Serkland

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christopher Luhn

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Sami Azhari

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jesse Harris

Criminal defense lawyer

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Seth Weinstein

Criminal defense lawyer

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Alexis Johnson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Richard Albanese

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Michael Burke

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Charles Therman

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Superb Attorney Ranking, Avvo

2015

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

2014

Preeminent Attorney Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Preeminent Attorney Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Excellent Attorney Ranking, Avvo

2012

Preeminent Attorney Rating, Martindale Hubble

2012

Leaders in Criminal Defense, Newsweek Magazine

2011

Excellent Rated Attorney, Avvo

2011

Preeminent Attorney Ranking, Martindale Hubble

2010

Excellent Rated Attorney, Avvo

2010

Preeminent Rated Attorney, Martindale Hubble

1997

Deans List, DePaul University College of Law

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Attorney At Law, Law Offices of Steven R. Roach & Associates

1998 - 2001

Criminal Prosecutor, Cook County State's Attorney's Office

Associations

2007 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2007 - Present

National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences

2002 - Present

Northwest Suburban Bar Association

2001 - Present

American Civil Liberties Union

1998 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. M.N.

All Charges Dismissed

People v. T.S.

Expungement Granted!

People v. A A

Not guilty

People v C.M.

Case Dismissed / Charges Dropped

Carol Stream v. R.W.

DUI Suspension Dismissed

People v. S.I.

All Felony Charges Dismissed!

Matter of G.D.

Driver's License Reinstated

People v. M.W.

Driver's License Suspension Dismissed

People v. L.R.

Motion to Quash and Suppress Granted - Dismissed!

People of the State of Illinois v. S.Z.

3 Year DUI Suspension Dismissed

People of the State of Illinois v. O.C.

Violation of Probation Dismissed

People of the State of Illinois v. J. R.

Not Guilty

People of the State of Illinois

Not Guilty

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Education

1998

DePaul University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

DePaul University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2010

To Break a Witness: Advanced Cross Examination Techniques

Improving Litigation Skills

2006

Criminal Defense Perspectives for Law Enforcement Agencies

Criminal Defense Perspectives for Law Enforcement Agencies

Publications

2012

Newsweek Magazine Newsweek 2012 Leaders in Criminal Defense Showcase

1997

Thesis Obscenity, Pornography & the First Amendment

1996

Forensic Investigations: Ballistics & Crime Scene Analysis High Velocity Blood Spatter Pattern Interpretation

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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