Sal John Sheikh Esq.
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Sal John Sheikh Esq.
Biography
Chicago Personal Injury& Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney Sal Sheikh has a well-deserved reputation of excellence in providing smart, sensible, and cost-effective legal solutions to his clients. "I serve a wide range of clientele from all socioeconomic backgrounds. Every client relationship is valued greatly and treated with dignity and respect. Each client benefits from the depth and breadth of my representation." If you would like honest, "real world" solutions to your Chicago Criminal Defense Case or Chicago Personal Injury Claim, contact my office for a consult. My rates are reasonable and I am accessible to my clients.
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
Municipal Law
Gov & Administrative Law
Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Landlord Tenant
Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
White Collar Crime
Fees
- Free Consultation - FREE Initial NO OBLIGATION Consult
- Credit Cards Accepted - I also Accept PayPal
- Contingent Fees - 20% - 50%
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Attorney The Law Office of Salim John Sheikh
Year: 2009 - Current
Description: Your Chicagoland Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Attorney
Attorney The Law Office of Richard S. Cohan
Year: 2007 - 2009
Description: Personal Injury and Workers Compensation.
Professional Associations
California State University - Chico Alumni Association Alumn (2001 - Current)
Thomas Jefferson School of Law Alumni Association Alumn (2005 - Current)
Grand Masonic Lodge of Illinois Mason (2008 - Current)
Illinois State Bar Association Attorney Member (2009 - Current)
Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago Attorney (2009 - Current)
Publications
DUI Penalties in Illinois Avvo (August 15, 2009)
Awards
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Wiley W. Manuel Award
California State Bar 2006.0
Note: The State Bar of California awards recipients of the Wiley W. Manuel Certificate for Pro Bono Legal Services to individuals who provided 50 hours or more of pro bono legal services during the past twelve months.
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Distinguished Service Award
San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program 2006.0
Note: Awarded to volunteers who performed a minimum of 150 hours of pro bono service during the calendar year.
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Clients' Choice Award
Avvo 2012.0
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Clients' Choice Award
Avvo 2013.0
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Top 40 Under 40 Lawyers
The American Society of Legal Advocates 2013.0
Note: ASLA’s exclusive membership comprises less than 1.5% of all licensed lawyers nationwide.
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Top 40 Under 40
The National Trial Lawyer 2014.0
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Top 100
The National Trial Lawyer 2014.0
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Rising Star
Superlawyers 2015.0
Note: only 5 percent of the lawyers in a state are named to Super Lawyers, no more than 2.5 percent are named to Rising Stars.
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Rising Star
Superlawyers 2016.0
Education
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United States Army Field Artillery School MOS 13B (1996) | M109A6 Cannon Crewmember
Year: 1995 - 1996
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California State University - Chico B.A. (2001) | Political Science - International Relations
Year: 1998 - 2001
Honors: Deans List 2001 Activities: CLIC
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Thomas Jefferson School of Law J.D. (2005)
Year: 2001 - 2005
Honors: Activities: San Diego Volunteer Layer Program, San Diego County Mediation Program (Chula Vista),
Websites
http://bettercallsal.com/
Better Call Sal!
http://www.chicagocriminalcase.com/home.html
Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney Sal Sheikh
The Pontiac Building
542 S. Dearborn Street, Suite 510, Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 327-7126