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.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 2001 | 06/13/2022 |
Legal answers | 59 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Prosecuting Attorney | Cook County State's Attorney's Office | 2007 - 2009 |
Assistant States Attorney | Cook County State's Attorney's Office | 2001 - 2009 |
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Chicago Bar Association | N/A | |
Illinois State Bar Association | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Loyola University Chicago School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2001 |
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Charles Beach, Criminal defense 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, Criminal defense 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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