Janine L. Hoft

Janine L. Hoft

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Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 41 years

Civil rights Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense

1180 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL

About Janine

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Civil Rights 95%

Attorney Hoft represents survivors of false arrest, police brutality, illegal strip searches and families with loved ones who have died while in law enforcement or immigration custody. Attorney Hoft provides legal support to progressive activists in civil and criminal court. She is honored to passionately represent her clients and is continually inspired by their example.

41 years | 80 cases

95%
Criminal Defense 5%

Attorney represents people charged with misdemeanor offenses and ordinance violations. She supports and defends political activists in acts of civil disobedience and those falsely arrested exercising their constitutional rights. ndindividuals

41 years | 100 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 41 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1984

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

People's Law Office

1180 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, 60642-4019

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2003

Arthur Kinoy People's Law Award, National Lawyers Guild

1995

Pro Bono Award, Chicago Lawyers Committee for Better Housing

Work Experience

1984 - Present

Partner, People's Law Office

1994 - 1997

Clinical Director of Public Interest Law Firm, Syracuse University College Of Law

Associations

1999 - Present

National Police Accountability Project

Board Member

1981 - Present

National Lawyers Guild

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Vodak v. City of Chicago

Settlement

Wells v. Bureau County, et al.,

Settlement

Jones v. Markham

settlement

Soto v. Soto

Jury Verdict

Mitchell v. City of Chicago, et al.,

Jury Verdict

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Education

1984

Illinois Institute of Technology - Kent College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2015

CLE Meeting

Representing Individuals Charged with Misdemeanor and Ordinance Violations as a Result of Demonstration or Protest Activity

Publications

2007

Civil Rights Litigation and Attorney Fees Annual Handbook, ed., Steven Saltzman (Thomson/West, Eagan, MN) Saving Lives: Taking a Jail Suicide Case to Court,” with Jan Susler
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