When you’ve been arrested and charged with a crime, don’t put your freedom on the line – choose the legal professional at the Law Office of Justin Schwartz.When you’ve been arrested and charged with a crime, don’t put your freedom on the line – choose the legal professional at the Law Office of Justin Schwartz.If you've been discriminated against, I will work relentlessly to get you justice.Appealing your conviction takes hours of work and a trained eye to find discrepancies made by the legal system in your case. Justin Schwartz is a successful appellate lawyer who will work for you to find those mistakes and win your case.Protect your civil rights from police and other official misconduct with an attorney that has the experience, knowledge, and compassion to effectively fight for you in and out of the courtroom. Schedule an appointment with Justin Schwartz of Chicago today.If you have been hurt in an automobile accident, or at home, or in public you may be entitled to compensation for your damages. Call the Law Offices of Justin Schwartz today.
“Justice for all” is my philosophy. I have worked as a big firm lawyer, law professor, and judicial law clerk on the Chicago federal trial and appeals courts. I have been a lawyer since 1999. I also have a PhD from Michigan and advanced degrees from Cambridge and Princeton, as well as my J.D. (summa) from Ohio State Law. I think ordinary people, under-served populations, and small businesses deserve the quality of representation, at a reasonable price, that I gave my former corporate clients. That's why I started the Law Office of Justin Schwartz.
A police officer in a criminal matter once described me as "relentless." I saw that as a compliment. I gave him my card, and he took it. I don't stop. If there is a viable avenue by which I can get you relief, I will find it and pursue it. I give my clients the time and attention they need and treat them with respect and consideration. I deliver results, not excuses. I will give you my best. If you can find a better lawyer at a comparable price, hire him or her. I'm certain you can't find a more dedicated, creative, and, in fact, relentless, lawyer, at any price. I am here to fight for you.
I provide top-quality representation in criminal defense, civil rights, personal injury, business matters, discrimination cases, family law, and appeals (civil and criminal). I also provide first rank general legal services in a variety of personal and business issues—litigation, negotiation, and transactions—contracts, wills, incorporation, and the like.
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Law Office of Justin Schwartz
1723 W. Devon Ave.
#607882
Chicago, IL, 60660
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 1999 | 03/06/2022 |
Legal answers | 117 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Client's Choice | Avvo | 2018 |
Client's Choice | Avvo | 2016 |
Berger Prize for Best Published Paper in Philosophy of Law | American Philosophical Association | 1999 |
JD Summa cum Laude | Ohio State University Moritz College of Law | 1998 |
Order of the Coif | Ohio State University Moritz College of Law | 1998 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Principal | Law Office of Justin Schwartz | 2012 - Present |
Assistant Professor | John Marshall Law School | 2006 - 2012 |
Litigation Associate | Kirkland & Ellis | 2004 - 2006 |
Litigation Associate | Jones Day | 2002 - 2004 |
Judicial Law Clerk | United States District Court ND Ill. | 1999 - 2002 |
Judicial Law Clerk | United States Court Of Appeals 7th Circuit | 1998 - 1999 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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National Coalition for Sexual Freedom | Cooperating Attorney | 2013 - Present |
Illinois State Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
Chicago Bar Association | Member | 2006 - Present |
American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois | Cooperating Attorney | 2002 - Present |
Amertican Bar Association | Member | 1995 - Present |
National Lawyers Guild | Member | 1995 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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18 FORDHAM J. CORP. & FIN. L. 960-1020 | Voice Without Say: Why Capital-Managed Firms Aren’t (Genuinely) Participatory, 18 FORDHAM J. CORP. & FIN. L. 960-1020 (2013). | 2013 |
22 NEW LAB. FORUM 71-77 | Neoliberalism and the Law: How Historical Materialism Can Illuminate Recent Governmental and Judicial Decision Making | 2013 |
73 OHIO STATE L.J. 219 | Where Did Mill Go Wrong? Why The Capital-Managed rather than the Labor-Managed Enterprise Is the Predominant Organizational Form in Market Economies | 2013 |
21 TEX. J. WOMEN & L. 187 | It Ain’t Necessarily So: The Misuse of “Human Nature” in Law and Social Policy and Bankruptcy of the “Nature-Nurture” Debate | 2012 |
38 HASTINGS CONST. L. QUART. 259-37 | Less Than Meets The Eye: Anti-Discrimination and the Development of Section 5 Enforcement and Eleventh Amendment Abrogation Law Since City of Boerne v. Flores | 2010 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Ohio State University Moritz College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1998 |
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor | PhD - Doctorate | N/A |
University of Cambridge | M.Phil. | N/A |
Princeton University | AB | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Law Student Arbitration Competition | The Sharing Economy - Competition Judge | 2017 |
Presentation at Kennedy-King College, Chicago | Know Your Rights - Invoke Your Right to Remain Silent and Ask for a Lawyer. Repeat as Necessary. Say NOTHING Else. | 2016 |
Developments in the Law of Consent (Panel) | Consent to Harm | 2016 |
APEX CLE -- On-Line | Federal Mail Fraud and Honest Services Mail Fraud | 2016 |
Conference on Alternative Sexuality | Is Consent a Defense? | 2015 |
Univ. of Wisconsin Roundtable in Cooperatives | If Cooperatives Are so Wonderful, Why Aren't there more of Them? | 2012 |
, Nat’l Legal Aid and Defender Ass’n Conference | Electronic Evidence: Finding Evidence Using Alternative Means of Discovery | 2010 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Six-Figure Settlement in Civil Rights Case | Settled well. |
Total Victory | Client Aquitted-PO Lifted |
Sentence reduced | Took two years off a 14 year sentence |
Child Custody Victory | Won complete 100% custody of children for parent. |
Jaw dropping plea | Amazingly low sentence in the circumstances. |
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Michael Johnson, White collar crime Attorney on Apr 23, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I have had the privilege of working with Justin on a very complex Federal Fraud case. Justin wrote a brilliant Motion and handled himself like a pro in court. I look forward to handling cases with or consulting Justin in the future.
Elizabeth Wilson, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 23, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Justin is an exceptional legal thinker who can craft a winning argument in cases where most lawyers would see none. In addition to his brilliance, he is endlessly dedicated to his clients and fights fiercely on their behalf. Someone facing criminal charges or a violation of their civil rights would be very lucky to have Justin in their corner.
Michael Johnson, White collar crime Attorney on Apr 23, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I have had the privilege of working with Justin on a very complex Federal Fraud case. Justin wrote a brilliant Motion and handled himself like a pro in court. I look forward to handling cases with or consulting Justin in the future.
Elizabeth Wilson, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 23, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Justin is an exceptional legal thinker who can craft a winning argument in cases where most lawyers would see none. In addition to his brilliance, he is endlessly dedicated to his clients and fights fiercely on their behalf. Someone facing criminal charges or a violation of their civil rights would be very lucky to have Justin in their corner.
Lisa Clay, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 17, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I've known Justin for many years. He is about as bright as they come. More importantly, he believes profoundly in what he is doing. He has my respect and my admiration, in addition to my endorsement.
Huma Rashid, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 6, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Justin Schwartz is an excellent attorney. He is thorough, thoughtful, and creative. He feels very deeply for his clients, fighting the injustices they face as if these were injustices he suffered himself. He leaves no stone unturned and is committed to doing the best he can for criminal defendants.
Jason Macke, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 29, 2016
Relationship: Friend
Justin is one of the brightest, most-committed, and hardest-working attorneys that I know. I'd certainly choose him to represent me if I needed help, and given the number of attorneys that I've encountered in my 17 years of practice, that is the highest praise I can give.
Eugene Goryunov, Appeals Attorney on Mar 24, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Justin is a rare breed of attorney. He is incredibly smart, very hard working, and an excellent trial lawyer, all while caring for his clients on both a professional and personal level. This combination allows Justin to represent his clients on a superior level.
Karyn Justice, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 26, 2014
Relationship: Other
Justin is one of the most thoughtful and intelligent people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. He is a credit to the profession. His commitment to the pursuit of justice is commendable. He is thorough and dedicated. I cannot think of a better colleague to handle a legal matter.
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