LAW OFFICES OF MITCH FURMAN - FIRM PROFILE

PRIVATE PRACTICE

January 2002 to Present

My firm is committed to provide my clients with best and most competent representation possible. I utilize aggressive tactics to protect my client's rights. Whether your facing DUI or criminal charges and in need of a skillful attorney, I can help you no matter what the charges are. I have tried hundreds of jury and bench trials, and my jury verdicts have been published throughout Illinois. I am not intimidated by my legal opponents and will get you the desired results. If you live in Chicago or near suburbs and need to talk to a criminal defense or a DUI attorney regarding your case, contact my firm today. For a free confidential consultation and an evaluation of your case fill out the form to the left or dial the toll free number above.

JOSEPH TAYLOR & ASSOCIATES

December 2000 – January 2002  

After graduating from The John Marshall Law School and successfully passing the bar exam, my first entry-level position was as an associate attorney for Joseph Taylor, Jr. and Associates. As in-house counsel for American Service Insurance Company, my responsibilities included defending hundreds of personal injury and property damage claims filed in the Chicago and surrounding suburbs. During that time I gained valuable jury trial experience. Geographically, I was responsible for overseeing cases at the Richard J. Daley Center, Skokie, Rolling Meadows, Maywood, Bridgeview, Markham, Cook, Lake, DuPage, McHenry, Kane, Winnebago Counties in Illinois.

THE JOHN MARSHALL LAW SCHOOL

June 1997 – May 2000

The John Marshall Law School has provided a real life experience, not only in the general law studies, but also prepared me to become a trial lawyer.

Our Cases

These are just some of the few success stories

IL v. E.P.           Lab results successfully excluded from being introduced into evidence at the DUI trial. Lab results showed presence of a controlled substance in the blood of the defendant. As a third time offender client was facing mandatory revocation of the driving privileges and jail time. Following a bench trial the verdict, not guilty.
IL. v. B.S.          DUI arrest following a car accident which resulted in personal injury and property damage to the vehicles. Following bench trial client found not guilty.
IL. V. R.B.        Felony drug possession charges dismissed. DUI charges reduced to reckless driving.
IL v.  R.F.         Aggravated felony DUI case dismissed at preliminary hearing.
IL. v. J.G.        Driver found not guilty following bench trial for driving under the influence of alcohol.
IL. v. M.T.       Second time DUI offender found not guilty after a trial. Client is a truck driver who depends on his CDL license to make a living. No loss of driving privileges no jail time.
IL. v. D.R.        Third time DUI offender charges reduced to Reckless Driving. Resulting in no loss of driving privileges.
IL v. S.A.        Cocaine possession charges dismissed at preliminary hearing. Finding of no probable cause.
IL v. C.C.        Crack Cocaine possession charges dismissed.
IL v. M.E.       Unlawful Use of a Weapon case dismissed.
IL v. B.M.       Following a bench trial defendant was found not guilty of the battery charge.
IL v. M.N.      Felony DUI, Petition to Rescind Statutory Summary Suspension granted. Driving privileges reinstated.

RB v. E.A. Following a jury trial client found not guilty of converting over $13,000.00 from her employer. Client admitted to the police of taking $100 per day for a period of seven months.