James G. Dimeas
James G. Dimeas & Associates
- Biography
-Over 26 years of experience handling criminal cases in Cook County, DuPage County and Kane County, as well as federal courts as far away as Las Vegas.
-Rated “Superb”, the highest classification possible by AVVO, the organization that rates every attorney in the nation.
-Recognized as one of the “Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers” by The National Trial Lawyers. This designation is only reserved for the “best of the best” and only for a very few distinguished attorneys.
-Named a “Best DWI Attorney” by Best DWI Attorney in 2017.
-Recognized as a “Top 20 Criminal Defense Attorney in Chicago” by Expertise.
-Recognized by The American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys as a “10 Best in Illinois for Client Satisfaction.”
-Published author having written Chapter 1 of a book that instructs lawyers how to properly and effectively represent criminal defendants charged with the crime of Identity Theft.
-Awarded the “Top 10 Attorney Award for the State of Illinois” by The National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys.
- Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- White Collar Crime
- Video Conferencing
- Fees
- Free Consultation
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Credit Cards Accepted
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Fees depend on the case. Call for a free and confidential consultation.
- Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Illinois
- Since 1992
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- Languages
- English:
Spoken, Written - Greek:
Spoken, Written
- Professional Experience
- Principal
- James G. Dimeas & Associates
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2017 –
Current
- Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyer with 25 years of experience handling criminal cases in Cook County, DuPage County and Kane County.
- Senior Partner
- Legal Defenders, P.C.
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2001 –
2017
- Senior Partner
- The Chicago Lawyers Group, P.C.
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1995 –
2001
- Associate
- Palivos Law Firm, P.C.
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1992 –
1995
- Education
- Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
- J.D. (1992)
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1989
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1992 -
- Loyola University Chicago
- B.A. (1989)
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1986
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1989 -
- Awards
- American Trial Academy: Top Tier Lawyers
- Oxford Heritage Institute
- 2019
- Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyer In the State of Illinois For the Year 2018
- American Society of Legal Advocates
- 2018
- Awarded to lawyers who combine stellar legal credentials with a proven commitment to community engagement and the highest professional standards. This award recognizes the exceptional legal talent and early promise among the next generation of great lawyers.
- Top 20 Criminal Defense Lawyer in Chicago
- Expertise
- 2017
- Best DWI Attorney
- Best DWI Attorney
- 2017
- 10 Best Attorney for Client Satisfaction
- American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
- 2017
- Recognizing excellence. Helping clients to make wise decisions. Selection criteria focus on attorneys who demonstrate the highest standard of Client Satisfaction.
- Top 75 Criminal Law Blogs for Criminal Lawyers
- Feedspot
- 2017
- Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers
- The National Trial Lawyers
- 2016
- The Expired Meter Hero of the Month.
- The Expired Meter.com
- 2008
- Received award for exposing a fatal flaw in the Village of Palatine’s Red Light Camera program which led to the dismissal of a red light camera ticket. In response the Village of Palatine forced to call a special meeting of the Village Board to change the red light camera ordinance.
- Professional Associations
- Northwest Suburban Bar Association
- Member
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2019 –
Current -
- American Bar Association
- Member
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2018 –
Current -
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Member
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2018 –
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- The National Academy Of Criminal Defense Attorneys
- Member
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2018 –
Current -
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Chicago Bar Association
 # 46076
- Member
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2017 –
Current -
- American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
- Member
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2017 –
Current - Activities: 10 Best Attorney for Client Satisfaction
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- The DuPage County Bar Association
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2016 –
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- The National Trial Lawyers-Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers
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2015 –
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- Publications
- Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyers Blog
- Legal Defenders, P.C.
- The Tech Wire
- Technology Blog
- Chicago Criminal Lawyer Blog
- James G. Dimeas and Associates
- May, 2017
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