Purav Bhatt

Former Prosecutor - Focusing on Federal and State Criminal Defense

10+ Years of Experience

Being represented by The Law Offices of Purav Bhatt means you are represented by one of the top criminal defense lawyers in Chicago who is well prepared, attentive and here for you. Rest assured that you and your matter will get the individual time and attention you and your matter deserve. As a former Cook County State’s Attorney, Mr. Bhatt has the experience to handle felony and misdemeanor cases, traffic cases and other legal matters as well as an understanding of the prosecution’s goals and objectives. During his time as a prosecutor, Mr. Bhatt successfully tried hundreds of bench and jury trials related to weapons charges, drug offenses, animal crimes, violent crimes, thefts and gang related offenses. Mr. Bhatt’s firsthand experience with the methods of the prosecution translates into success for his clients today. After years working with police officers, detectives and investigators building criminal cases against defendants, Mr. Bhatt has the ability to recognize defects in those cases and build strong defenses for his clients. Trial lawyers offer the most effective criminal, DUI and traffic defense. While negotiations on behalf of our clients often offer successful results, Mr. Bhatt understands that an aggressive and well prepared criminal defense attorney gets the best results for his client because he has the experience and willingness to fight a case from arrest to trial. As a criminal defense attorney who is recognized and respected for his trial skills, Mr. Bhatt is taken seriously by the opposition. Mr. Bhatt is licensed to practice in: State court of Illinois Norther District of Illinois Federal Court Norther District of Illinois Trial Bar Mr. Bhatt is a member of the leading criminal bar associations including: Illinois Bar Association Cook County Bar Association National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Chicago Bar Association

Criminal Law
Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Personal Injury
Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Illinois
Since 2009
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Languages

  • Gujarati:
    Spoken

Principal Attorney
The Law Office of Purav Bhatt
2011 –

Current

Specializing in Criminal Defense matters in Chicago
Assistant State’s Attorney
Cook County State’s Attorney
2008 –

2011

Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
J.D. (2008) | Law
2004


2008

Honors: 2x CALI Award Winner – Highest Grade in Class
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DePaul University
M.S. (2002) | Computer Science
2000


2002

Masters in Computer Science
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Loyola University Chicago
B.S. (1998) | Psychology
1994


1998

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Top 100 Trial Lawyers
National Trial Lawyers Association
2014
Top 40 Under 40
National Trial Lawyers Associations
2014
Rising Stars
Superlawyers
2014
SuperLawyers

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Rising Star
2014 –
Current
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National Trial Lawyers Association

Member
2013 –
Current
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Cook County Bar Association

Member
2010 –
Current
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Illinois Bar Associaiton

Member
2010 –
Current
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Chicago Bar Association

Member
2010 –
Current
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Website
The Law Office of Purav Bhatt

1655 S Blue Island Ave, #312 Chicago, Il 60608
1655 S Blue Island
#312
Chicago, IL 60608
US
Telephone: (773) 791-9682
Fax: (312) 577-0649