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My name is Dennis F. Dwyer. I am a Bridgeview and Chicago attorney who practices in the areas of criminal defense and DUI defense. I represent clients in both criminal trials and criminal appeals. When your liberty is at stake, you need an attorney who will aggressively advocate on your behalf. As a former prosecutor with the Cook County State's Attorney's Office, I have tried hundreds of criminal trials, including several jury trials, and handed several criminal appeals.
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7548 W 103rd Street, Bridgeview, IL
800 W Jackson Blvd, Suite 300, Chicago, IL
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Posted by David | February 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney
I am CDL driver and it's very important for me to keep driving record clean. I hired lawyer Dennis Dwyer twice, and he did excellent job both times. 4 years ago I got a ticket for speeding 25 miles per hour in Hickory Hills, he helped me in Bridgeview court to get ticket dismissed. Last month I got a...
Posted by anonymous | November 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Hired Dennis for my DUI. After talking with 100 DUI attorney for 1 week, I got the most positive vibe and comfort speaking with Dennis over the phone since I live 110 miles away. Dennis kept it real and professional and just didn't feed me B.S like the other attorney in the area by telling me what I ...
Posted by anonymous | June 9, 2015 | Consulted Attorney
Answered any and all questions. I felt much better after talking to him. Would highly recommend to anyone needing a lawyer in the Bridgeview, IL area.
Posted by Donovan | February 21, 2014
Dennis Dwyer is truly an outstanding individual who exemplifies the meaning “Great” defense attorney. My recent case had felony criminal implications. He was extremely diligent in his pursuit of the facts, knowledge of the Cook County Court system. He represented me with dignity and honor through thi...
Posted by Fritz | October 22, 2010
This was my second DUI and I was overwhelmed with the process and the possible consequences. Mr Dwyer was very knowledgable about DUI defense and his prices are fair. He explained things so I could understand my options and he helped me fight the charges. There are lots of technicalities with a DUI ...
"I highly recommend Dennis Dwyer as an aggressive advocate for his clients. Dennis treats every client like a friend, and fights every case with tenacity. Dennis spends extra time and effort researching all his cases to provide the highest level of representation. If you are considering Dennis for your lawyer, consider yourself lucky, because you found one of the best."
"Dennis is an excellent attorney who advocates well on his clients behalf. I would highly recommend him if you are in need of a criminal defense attorney."
"Mr. Dwyer was defense counsel on many cases that I prosecuted as a former State's Attorney. He was always very professional and dedicated to doing right by his clients. Though we were adversaries on these cases, I always enjoyed working with him. If you need a criminal defense lawyer, this is the guy you want."
"I highly endorse Mr. Dwyer. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who produces great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact him first."
"Dennis cares deeply about his clients and getting positive results in his their cases. He knows the ins and outs of the criminal courts where he is a well-respected advocate for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dennis Dwyer is an experienced attorney with exceptional legal skills. I regularly speak with him in Court and I am consistently impressed with his keen insights."
Foreclosure lawyer
2003
graduated Magna Cum Laude, University of Illinois
2003 - 2007
Assistant State's Attorney, Cook County State's Attorney's Office
2013 - Present
South Suburban Bar AssociationPresident
2007 - Present
Southwest Bar AssociationBoard Member
2007 - Present
Northwest Suburban Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2013
South Suburban Bar AssociationVice President
2011 - 2012
South Suburban Bar AssociationTreasurer
2003
Juris Doctor
1999
Bachelor of Science
2012
English
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