John S. Fotopoulos
Fotopoulos Law Office, Division of Schwartz Jambois
- Biography
John S. Fotopoulos, former Cook County judge serving at the Daley Center in Chicago, established his law firm on two simple firm principals: to have competitive rates allowing everyone to afford the advice they need, and to have legal counsel that is always available for clients.
John takes immense pride in his work, fulfilling a great deal of credits in continuing education seminars to ensure compliance and competency. In addition, his countless hours of legal research ensures that he stays ahead of the competition and is fully educated to take care of clients’ legal needs. John’s practice ensures that you are provided counsel that maintains a fresh perspective on all matters related to criminal defense and personal injury. Stagnancy creates an environment not conducive to growth.
John S. Fotopoulos strives to provide each and every client the most comprehensive legal protection and guidance when they are faced with a legal battle of any sort. Litigation defense can be a very stressful task to handle, but with John and the firm in your corner, you can get back to living a normal life while we successfully tackle the case at hand.
Areas of Practice:
Personal Injury
Criminal Law
- Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- DUI & DWI
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- Workers’ Compensation
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
- Video Conferencing
- Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
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Contingent Fees
Personal injury matters.
- Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Illinois
- Since 2000
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- Languages
- English:
Spoken, Written - Greek:
Spoken, Written
- Professional Experience
- Owner/Trial Lawyer
- Fotopoulos Law Office, A Division of Schwartz Jambois
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2018 –
Current
- Cook County Circuit Court Judge
- State of Illinois
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2017 –
2018
- President/Trial Lawyer
- Law Office of John S. Fotopoulos, P.C.
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2000 –
2017
- Education
- University of Illinois – Chicago John Marshall Law School
- J.D. (2000) | Law
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- University of Illinois – Chicago
- B.S. (1992) | Accounting
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- Awards
- 10.0 Superb Rating
- Avvo
- 2023
- Elite Lawyer Award- Personal Injury
- Elite Lawyer
- 2019
- 2018
- Professional Excellence Award
- New Spirit Light Youth Development
- 2019
- Elite Lawyer of the Year
- Elite Lawyer Association
- 2019
- Lawyer of the Year
- Sweet Holy Spirit
- 2017
- Client Satisfaction Award
- American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
- 2015
- 2014
- Client Satisfaction Award
- American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
- 2015
- 2014
- Client Satisfaction Award
- American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
- 2015
- 2014
- 10 Best Under 40
- American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
- 2014
- Client’s Choice Award
- Avvo
- 2014
- Nationally Ranked Top 10 Attorney Award
- National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys
- 2013
- Professional Associations
- Will County Bar Association
- Member
- Current
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- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member
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2015 –
Current -
- Hellenic Bar Association
- Member
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2015 –
Current -
- City Club of Chicago
- Member
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2015 –
Current -
- Cook County Bar Association
- Member
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2014 –
Current -
- Chicago Bar Association
- Member
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2014 –
Current -
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
- Member
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2013 –
Current -
- Chicago Bar Association
- Member
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2000 –
Current -
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Member
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2000 –
Current -
- John Marshall Alumni Association
- Member
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2000 –
Current -
- John Marshall Law School, New Attorney Mentor
- Member
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2012 –
2013 -
- Southwest Bar Association
- Board Member
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2003 –
2004 -
- Publications
- Testimonials
- Fotopoulos Law Office
- 2024
- Websites & Blogs
- Engaging and Interacting with the Judiciary
- 2019
- Training Seminar for Conceal Carry Requirements, Illinois Conceal Carry
- 2014
- Litigation, Robert Morris College
- 2008
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