Clyde Guilamo
Chicagoland Criminal Defense Lawyer
- Biography
Clyde Guilamo is a trial lawyer with heart! He cares about his clients, he cares about his cases, and he cares about the result! When you aren’t looking for a plea deal and want to take your case to trial, you want attorney Clyde Guilamo by your side. He is smart, he is good, and he is a lawyer that you can trust.
Clyde Guilamo graduated from Northwestern University with degrees in Mathematics and Economics. He then attended Chicago-Kent College of Law, where he represented the school in its mock trial competition team, becoming the Midwest Champion in an American Bar Association sponsored competition. From 2011 to 2021, Clyde served as an Assistant States Attorney in Cook, Kankakee, and DeKalb County. He now serves as a Criminal Defense Lawyer across the Chicagoland Area.
- Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- DUI & DWI
- Juvenile Law
- Cannabis & Marijuana Law
- Medical Marijuana
- White Collar Crime
- Video Conferencing
- Fees
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Free Consultation
Call Attorney Clyde Guilamo and experience the difference. He will treat you with respect. He will listen to you fully. And he will discuss the law that applies in your case. - Credit Cards Accepted
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- Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Illinois
- Supreme Court of Illinois
- Since 2011
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- Languages
- English:
Spoken, Written - Spanish:
Spoken, Written
- Professional Experience
- Felony Assistant Public Defender
- Kendall County Public Defender’s Office
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2021 –
2022
- Felony Assistant State’s Attorney
- DeKalb County State’s Attorney’s Office
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2021 –
2021
- Complex Narcotics Prosecutor
- Kankakee County State’s Attorney’s Office
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2017 –
2021
- Assistant State’s Attorney
- Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office
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2011 –
2017
- Education
- Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
- J.D. (2011)
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2008
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2011 - Honors: Regional Champion – ABA Labor and Employment Mock Trial Competition
- Activities: Trial Team
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- Northwestern University
- B.A. (2008) | Mathematics, Economics
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2004
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2008 - Activities: Alianza – Treasurer Multicultural Greek Council – President
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- Awards
- Top 40 Under 40 – Criminal Defense Lawyer
- National Black Lawyers Association
- 2022
- The National Black Lawyers Association named Clyde Guilamo as one of the Top 40 Under 40 Black Criminal Defense Lawyers in Illinois. Membership in this exclusive organization is by invitation only and is limited to the top 40 attorneys under the age of 40 in each state who have demonstrated excellence and have achieved outstanding results in their careers.
- Regional Champion
- American Bar Association – Labor and Employment Competition
- 2010
- Chicago Daily Law Bulletin – Volume 156, No. 233.
- Professional Associations
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State Bar of Illinois
 # 6306079
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- Publications
- Can Police Search Your Car Based Off the Odor of Cannabis in Illinois
- Youtube
- December 8, 2021
- Recap of Jury Trial of Killing of Ahmaud Arbery
- Youtube
- November 22, 2021
- Can a Teacher Search a Student’s Bag?
- Youtube
- October 29, 2021
- What is a Plea Agreement?
- Youtube
- October 20, 2021
- Public Defender vs Private Lawyer
- Youtube
- September 27, 2021
- What is an Arraignment Hearing
- Youtube
- August 26, 2021
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