S. Janaan Hashim

Amal Law Group, LLC

10+ Years of Experience

Atty. Janaan Hashim focuses her practice in civil rights law representing individuals who faced civil rights violations ranging from prisoners’ rights to ADA to Title VII.

Janaan first practiced law as an Assistant Appellate Defender for the State of Illinois before moving to private practice. Janaan volunteers her time and legal expertise with the Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights as well as Cabrini Green Legal Aid.

Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Twenty minute consultation to identify your legal issues. We also provide a flat fee 30-min QuickCall for full legal advice, www.amallaw.com/quick-call.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    All criminal defense work is an up-front, flat fee rate. Mediator rate is hourly.
Illinois
Since 2006
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Managing Partner and Co-Founder
Amal Law Group, LLC
2007 –

Current

Janaan is a co-founder of the firm and serves as its managing partner. The firm is founded upon the principles of innovative thinking, honesty, and transparent fees. Paving new paths in the legal industry, Amal Law Group is the first firm in the US founded by six Muslim women.
Asst. Appellate Defender
Office of the State Appellate Defender
2006 –

2007

DePaul University
J.D. | Law
2001


2005

Honors: Magna Cum Laude; Jarahis Academic Scholarship given to top three 2nd year law students; Champion: 2006 DePaul Univ. Clg. of Law Intra-Mural Moot Court Competition
Activities: Appellate Moot Court Team
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Mary Baldwin College
B.A. (1989) | Comm-Bdcstg and Sociology-Social Work
1985


1989

Honors: Summa Cum Laude; With Distinction in Sociology-Social Work
Activities: President, Student Government Assoc.; Member, Board of Appeal for the Honor Council and Judicial Board
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Illinois State Bar Assn.

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Member
2007 –
Current
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Chicago Bar Assn.

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Member
2007 –
Current
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Articles & Publications
New Law Broadly Expands Sealing of Criminal Records
Illinois State Bar Assn.
November, 2016
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Amal Law Group, LLC
225 W. Washington Blvd
Suite 2200
Chicago, IL 60606
US
Telephone: (708) 361-3600