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Jason Paul Kopec

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About Jason

Mr. Kopec grew up in Wheaton and graduated from Loyola Law School in Chicago.  Mr. Kopec currently lives with his family in Aurora.

After law school, Mr. Kopec joined the Cook County State's Attorneys Office in Chicago and for more than seven years prosecuted hundreds of criminal cases.  As an assistant state's attorney he prosecuted DUI's, narcotics, sex crimes, and other violent crimes.  Additionally, Mr. Kopec successfully argued before the Illinois Appellate Court on numerous occasions while with the State's Attorney's Office.

Mr. Kopec focuses his practice on criminal defense.  He represents clients charged with a wide array of criminal offenses including DUI's, driving on a suspended license, narcotics offenses, sex crimes, white collar crime, and other violent crimes.  Drawing on his vast experience as a criminal prosecutor, Mr. Kopec aggressively works on behalf of his clients both in and out of the courtroom.

In addition to his practice in Illinois State Courts, Mr. Kopec is admitted to practice before the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, including the Trial Bar and the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.

Practice areas

Violent crimeCriminal defenseFederal crimeDUI and DWI
  1. DUI and DWI: 25%

  2. Federal crime: 25%

  3. Criminal defense: 25%

  4. Violent crime: 25%

Languages spoken

English

Contact

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| No address is available.Wheaton, IL

Kopec & Kent P.C.

118 S. Clinton St. Suite 200
Chicago, IL, 60661

| No address is available.Aurora, IL

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
ILActive And Authorized To Practice Law200107/06/2019
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2016
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Prosecuting AttorneyCook County State's Attorney's Office2007 - 2009
Assistant States AttorneyCook County State's Attorney's Office2001 - 2009
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Chicago Bar AssociationN/AN/A
Illinois State Bar AssociationN/AN/A
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Loyola University Chicago School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2001

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stay away from him

Posted by anonymousTue Sep 13 2016

Hired Jason and at first was on the spot. As the case went on he fell apart. We went over things and a few weeks later he forgot about and had to go over it again. Late to court dates and even missed a few with an excuse it wasn't on his calendar. In the end he never investigated or gathered information on my case. He told me to plea a deal that was horrible offer. You can tell he just wanted to be done with my case. The day of my restitution trial he was more worried about another client in the back row crying then to stay focused on mine. Avoid him at all cost.
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Criminal defense

Posted by anonymousWed May 07 2014

I was seeking to hire Jason to help me with a criminal case. From our initial consultation he was a bit arrogant and rude. After telling him I would like to hire him he said he would email me forms to get started. A week later never received anything. I kept calling him, left numerous messages with his partner and on his voicemail; no return phone call, text message or email. I then politely emailed him saying I don't need his services and of course he didn't reply. Very unprofessional!
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Charles Beach, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jun 16, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Jason has exhibited a skill set rarely matched in the legal community. He knows how to handle a case and get a great disposition, whether it be through a negotiation or a trial. He is one of Chicago's best young lawyers.

Daniel Hronek, Medical malpractice Attorney on Aug 3, 2010
Relationship: Co-worker

I highly endorse this lawyer's work. I've known Jason Kopec professionally for over 9 years, and he is one of the most intelligent and knowledgeable defense attorney's I've met. He is an amazing advocate for his clients, and he will aggresively defend his clients both in and out of court. Jason has never been afraid to take a case to trial, and he has always been a relentless defender of his clients' rights.

Jeffrey Kent, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 19, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Without a doubt Jason is one of the smartest and most dedicated defense attorneys in the Chicago area. As a former prosecutor Jason knows how a case is handled from both sides. Jason attacks the legal and factual issues in every one of his cases. When charged with a serious crime Jason is the attorney you want by your side when you enter a court room.

Andrew Weisberg, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 6, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Jason Kopec is one of the smartest lawyers I know. Jason is fearless in the coutroom and the clients love him. I have witnesses his work as both a prosecutor and defense lawyer and I have always been impressed.

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