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Jason Paul Kopec
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Biography
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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Licensed in Illinois for 24 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Jason Paul Kopec
Wheaton, IL
Kopec & Kent P.C.
118 S. Clinton St. Suite 200, Chicago, IL, 60661
Law Offices of Jason Paul Kopec
Aurora, IL
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Personal Injury
Posted by Holly Frye | August 12, 2013 | Personal Injury
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Jason Kopec helped get the facts straight with an accident that I was wrongfully accused with. I was driving in the left lane of a one way street when a driver from the right lane made a left turn in front of my car.....I went to the hospital with whip lash. The police entered my hospital room with 4...
Jason Paul Kopec's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
Daniel Kiss
Criminal defense lawyer
Charles Beach
DUI and DWI lawyer
Jeffrey Kent
Criminal defense lawyer
Andrew Weisberg
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2007 - 2009
Prosecuting Attorney, Cook County State's Attorney's Office
2001 - 2009
Assistant States Attorney, Cook County State's Attorney's Office
Associations
Chicago Bar Association
Illinois State Bar Association
Education
2001
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Languages
English
Activity
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Q&A
I didnt start my cook county swap program and, now its to late for me to do it.My next court date is april 12 ,2013
25 Feb 2013
Q&A
Is 1410 probation considered a conviction during the term of probation?
13 Feb 2013
Q&A
IF I AM ON COURT SUPERVISION IN DUPAGE COUNTY, AND CAUGHT ANOTHER CASE IN COOK COUNTY, WHAT AM I FACING?
12 Feb 2013