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Address
30 North La Salle Street, Suite 2040
Chicago, Illinois 60602-2506 (Cook Co.)
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(Main Office) The office of John D. Donlevy practices law in Chicago, Illinois and surrounding Counties and States. Our entire staff is dedicated to helping clients with their legal matters regarding: Diversified Trial Practice in State and Federal Courts concentrating on Criminal Cases, including Drug Cases, DUI and Post-Conviction Relief and Business Litigation. As noted in the background sketch, my legal experience involves court proceedings. I deal on a regular basis with judges, juries, prosecutors and opposing lawyers. I consider preparation of critical importance. Much of my work involves criminal cases in federal and state courts, although I have considerable experience in civil litigation. I am a sole practitioner, but associate with other counsel as the need arises. Please contact our Chicago law firm with questions about your legal issue. Provide as much information as possible regarding your inquiry. While this contact does not serve to establish an attorney/client relationship, it will allow our legal team to begin an assessment of your case. Free in-office consultation available. Statement of PracticeCriminal Law, Felony and Misdemeanor, Diversified Trial and Appellate Practice in State and Federal Courts, Drug Cases, DUI, Theft, Battery and Post-Conviction Relief and Business Litigation. Year Established: 1990
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Address30 North La Salle Street, Suite 2040
Chicago, IL 60602-2506, (Cook Co.)
PhonePhone: 312-201-0227
Fax: 312-236-6906
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Website
http://www.jdonlevy.com
Office HoursMonday: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Tuesday: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wednesday: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thursday: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Friday: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
John D. Donlevy (Principal) admitted to bar, 1957, Illinois; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois; U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit; U.S. Supreme Court. Education: Stanford University, Northwestern University (B.S., 1954); University of Chicago (J.D., 1957). Listed in: Who's Who in America; Who's Who in American Law; The American Bar, 2007-2008; The American Bar (www.americanbar.com), 2008 Ed. Awarded the highest rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Author: "The Sixth Amendment Right to Counsel: Does Miranda Suffice?," Vol. 2, CBA Record, p. 13, 1988; "Vocational Rehabilitation Needs Legislation Rehabilitation," Vol. 1, CBA Record, p. 28, 1987Profiled, Illinois Police and Sheriffs News, Fall 1995 ed., p. 4. Assistant State's Attorney, Cook County, Illinois (Criminal Division), 1958-1961. City Prosecutor, Evanston, Illinois, 1961. Mayer Brown & Platt, n/k/a Mayer, Brown LLP, Chicago, 1962-1990 (Partner, 1973-1990). Member: Chicago (Participant, In-court and Criminal Law Specialty Panels; Defense of Prisoners Committee; Chair, 1993-1994), Illinois State (Member, Sections on: Criminal Justice; Civil Practice and Procedure) and American Bar Association (Member, Criminal Law Practice Section); Bar Associations; Astor Terrace Condominium Association (Member, Board of directors; Former Long-Term President); University Club of Chicago. Reported Cases: Prosecuted first Summerdale Police Scandal case in Chicago, People v. Peterson, 26 Ill 2d 608, 188 NE2d 29 (1963), prosecuted labor-related cases for conspiracy to boycott and perjury; Prosecuted People v Gonzales, 40 Ill 2d 233, 239 NE2d 783 (1968) (murder); Defended People v Fuerback, 66 Ill App 2d 452, 214 NE2d 330 (1st Dist 1966) (robbery); People v Strother, 53 Ill 2d 95, 290 NE2d 201 (1972) (controlled drug purchase); People v Taylor, 52 Ill 2d 293, 287 NE2d 673 (1972) (armed robbery/murder); People v Tackett, 150 Ill App 3d 406, 501 NE2d 1096 (1st Dist 1987) (home invasion/murder); Represented a defendant in United States v Sodini, an "Operation Greylord" case (judicial corruption); People v Climatemp, 101 Ill App 3d 177, 428 NE2d 1096 (1st Dist 1981). Transactions: State penalty portion of Sheet Metal Antitrust Litigation, represented all defendants at both trial and appellate levels; Defended stalking indictment at extended trial (Cook County); Completed jury trial in armed robbery case; Completed State court forgery case and State court burglary trial and extended jury trial in Federal District Court involving indictment counts charging: Distribution and conspiracy to distribute cocaine; Defended various DUI cases in Chicago and suburban courts; I recently handled a child pornography case in Federal Court; Recently concluded a malicious prosecution / false arrest case against a major corporation in U.S. District Court and before the 7th Court. Practice Areas: General Criminal Defense; DUI; Drug Crimes; Crimes of Violence; Theft Defense; Sex Crimes; Cybercrime; Serious Traffic Offenses; Expungements; Scaling and Post-Conviction; Trials and Appeals; Business Litigation.
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