Martin S. LaScola
Traffic Defense & DUI - Highly Skilled - 170+ Avvo Reviews/FORMER PROSECUTOR
- Biography
Martin began his career as an Assistant State’s Attorney and prosecuted a tremendous number of cases in just shy of 5 years spent in the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. In 2004, Martin entered private practice and now has spent over 16 years defending cases in Cook, Lake, DuPage, Kane and McHenry counties. Armed with trial experience and aggressive negotiating skills, Martin will accomplish the legal goals you seek. Call today 773-655-5544 and you will speak to me directly – no secretary, no answering service – you get to the Attorney directly!!
I provide criminal, DUI, and traffic defense with the highest level of professionalism and integrity. Having been on both sides of a criminal prosecution, I provide representation that is well balanced and effective. Allow me to put my years of experience to work for you.
- Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- Juvenile Law
- Civil Rights
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- White Collar Crime
- Video Conferencing
- Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Cash, Check or Credit accepted. Payment Plans can be worked out for weekly or monthly installments.
- Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Illinois
- Since 2000
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- Languages
- French:
Spoken, Written - Italian:
Spoken - Spanish:
Spoken, Written
- Professional Experience
- Principal and Managing Partner
- LaScola Law Offices, Ltd.
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2019 –
Current
- Of Counsel
- Law Office of Alexander Gruzmark, Ltd.
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2007 –
Current
- Lead Counsel – Managing Partner (Criminal Defense Department)
- Gardi & Haught, Ltd.
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2013 –
2019
- Associate & later Junior Partner
- The Davis Law Group, P.C.
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2004 –
2013
- Managed the firm’s Criminal Defense & DUI Department
- Assistant State’s Attorney
- Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office
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2000 –
2004
- Education
- The John Marshall Law School
- J.D.
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1999
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- Marquette University
- B.A. | Political Science – Social Philosophy
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1996
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- Awards
- Featured Attorney
- SuperLawyers
- 2021
- Awarded recognition as an Illinois SuperLawyer in 2021 – a distinction given to a select few attorneys after a in depth review process.
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- The National Trial Lawyers
- 2014
- 2014-2021 – 8 years in a row!!!
- Illinois Traffic Court Conference Completion
- Bradley University
- 2011
- Professional Associations
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Member
- Current
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