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Cook County and Chicago Metro Area Attorney Bruce D. Paynter
Qualified Criminal Defense Lawyer in Illinois
Throughout my 30 years of practicing law in the Chicago area, I have handled virtually every type of criminal case from death penalty murders to speeding tickets and everything in between.
After receiving my law degree from Northwestern University in 1976, I served 21 years as an assistant state's attorney in the Cook County State's Attorney's Office, the last ten years as a felony trial supervisor. In that office, I had daily experience with the criminal law and its application. I tried more than 60 cases to juries, conducted more than 300 non-jury trials and handled countless motions pertaining to the admissibility of evidence. My trial experience includes 8 capital murder trials. Based on my experience and skills I am AV-rated under Martindale Hubbell’s Peer Review Rating™ process*.
As a supervising prosecutor, I was responsible for the courtroom training and supervision of assistant state's attorneys. I was also asked to assist and train Chicago and suburban police officers in proper investigative techniques and courtroom procedures.
For a three-year period (1997-2000), I utilized my experience and trial abilities with the Chicago law firm of Williams Montgomery & John, Ltd., recognized nationally as one of the leading law firms for complex personal injury, insurance, tort and other civil litigation.
Since 2000, when I returned to the practice of criminal law as a solo practitioner, this diversity of experience and trial skills has continued to make me a recognized leader in my chosen area of concentration. I focus my practice on defending the interests of citizens charged with felonies, misdemeanors, DUIs and traffic offenses.
When clients entrust their cases to the Law Offices of Bruce D. Paynter, P.C., they have put aggressive and experienced representation on their side. From our first contact, my goal is to provide a realistic assessment of the possible outcomes of your case and to minimize any possible legal, financial or personal impact that the charge may have on you or your family. In order to achieve this goal, I must obtain a clear understanding of the facts of the case and the unique nature of each client's situation. In our first contact (frequently a free initial consultation), we discuss your legal options, the strength of the State's case and any evidence that can be used to counter the accusation.
Contact me, a qualified criminal defense lawyer in Illinois. I understand the criminal legal system and can clearly communicate the legal implications of your situation. A free initial consultation and flexible appointment times are available. Do not stand by and watch your case be closed without a fight. Get in touch with me today so I can do my best to help you.
The Law Offices of Bruce D. Paynter, P.C. provides criminal defense of all criminal and traffic matters in the greater Chicago, Illinois area, particularly the Cook County criminal court building at 26th Street and California Avenue in Chicago, and the north and northwest suburbs of Chicago, including Lake County, DuPage County, with particular emphasis on the communities of Arlington Heights, Rolling Meadows, Schaumburg, Buffalo Grove, Glenview, Skokie, Wilmette, Evanston, and all surrounding areas.
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*CV, BV and AV are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies.
Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the Judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell Ratings fall into two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards.
