Edward J. Austin

Edward J. Austin

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 29 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

650 N. Dearborn Street, Suite 750, Chicago, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 29 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1996

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

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Edward J. Austin, P.C.

650 N. Dearborn Street, Suite 750, Chicago, IL, 60654

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Edward J. Austin's Reviews

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Posted by Roberto | December 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law

Case Victory !

Edward You did a hell of a job on my gun case... I will refer you to my patrons and friends... Congratulations! Your experience, professionalism and due deligence brought out the truth and gave me back my peace... Roberto Arce

Posted by Rachel Figueroa | May 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Crimainal Armed Robbery

He is an amazing lawyer, I've known Ed over 8 years he has been a family lawyer. He has beaten every case from Aggravated fleeing to Strong Armed robbery, also Murder cases. I love you Ed from Rachel.

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Alexander Ivakhnenko

Criminal defense lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I personally know Criminal Defense Attorney Edward Austin for many years and witnessed his effective style of defending criminal cases on many occasions. Attorney Austin merges his developed legal experience of a former prosecutor with convincing eloquence of a professional who selects the right tools for any given project. I recommend Attorney Edward Austin without any hesitation for his unwavering dedication and phenomenal legal ability."

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Mark Clay

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Mr. Austin. Very knowledgeable and caring attorney who produces great results in representing clients! Keep up the great work."

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Dan Tsataros

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ed is truly a fabulous litigator!"

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Michael Gruszeczki

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Austin is quite simply one of the top trial lawyers in the state."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2010

Illinois Rising Stars, Super Lawyers Magazine

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Illinois Rising Stars, Super Lawyers Magazine

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Illinois Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2001 - 2011

partner, McNamara & Austin, P.C.

1996 - 2001

Assistant District Attorney, Cook County State Attorney's Office

Associations

2013 - Present

Illinois Association of Criminal Defense

Member

Chicago Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2014

Chicago Bar Association

Board of Managers

2011 - 2012

Chicago Bar Association

Chair - Judicial Evaluation Committee

2009 - 2010

Chicago Bar Association

Chair of Criminal Law Committee

Education

1996

Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Indiana University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Defending a DUI

Practice Basics

2012

So You Want to Become a Judge

Judicial Evaluation

2012

Fourth Amendment Classroom Lecture

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