Cosmo J. Tedone
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Cosmo J. Tedone
Biography
Prior to forming the law firm, Tedone & Morton, P.C., he was the senior associate with Chuck Bretz and Associates, P.C. for eight years along with experience as an Assistant Will County Public Defender & private practice in the area of insurance defense and general civil litigation. He was involved with several appeals that resulted in three murder convictions being overturned in 2011.
With over 20 years of experience, Mr. Tedone's current practice emphasizes in criminal defense (DUI, Suspended Driver Licenses, Drugs, Domestic Battery, Homicide and Appeals), personal injury, and Secretary of State Hearings, representing a wide variety of clientele. He represents clients in litigation matters before Federal and State Courts, arbitration & administrative agencies. Cosmo has many years of experience as a litigator trying over fifty jury trials & hundreds of bench trials and motions.
Mr. Tedone graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology (B.A. 1990) and Thomas Cooley School of Law (J.D. 1999-Cum Laude). He received several awards and accomplishments while in law school including a Certificate of Merit in Torts and Family Law, a finalist in the school's moot court competition & a member of the law review.
He is admitted and qualified to practice in the States of Connecticut and Illinois and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar.
Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Senior Associate Chuck Bretz & Associates, P.C.
Year: 2004 - 2012
Description:
Owner of Law Offices of Tedone & Morton, P.C. Tedone & Morton, P.C.
Year: Current
Description: Experienced trial attorney with over 18 years of experience, specializing in criminal law.
Professional Associations
State Bar of Illinois # 6270711 Member (2012 - Current)
Will County Black Bar Association Member (2011 - Current)
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Member (2007 - Current)
Will County Bar Association Member (2004 - Current)
American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys Member (Current)
Awards
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10 Best in Illinois For Client Satisfaction, 2015-2017
10 Best in Illinois For Client Satisfaction 2017.0
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Litigator of The Year, 2019
American Institute of Trial Lawyers 2019.0
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Lawyers of Distinction 2019
Lawyers of Distinction 2019.0
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Top 10 Attorneys, 2018
American Jurist Institute 2018.0
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Top Criminal Defense Attorney - 2017
America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys 2017.0
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Superior DUI Attorney, 2012-2016
National Advocacy for DUI Defense (NAFDD) 2016.0
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Client Choice
Avvo 2015.0
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Nationally Ranked Superior DUI Attorney
The National Advocates 2014.0
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Preeminent 5.0 out of 5
Martindale-Hubbell 2014.0
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers
National Trial Lawyers 2014.0
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Top Attorney - AVVO Rating 10.0
Avvo
Education
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Western Michigan University Cooley Law School J.D. (1999) | Litigation
Year: 1996 - 1999
Honors: Law Review, Graduated Cum Laude, Blook Book Awards in Family Law and Torts. Activities: Moot Court, Law Review, Student teacher.
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Rochester Institute of Technology B.A.
Year: 1990
Certifications
- Certificate of Merit in Torts and Family Law: Certificate of Merit in Torts and Family Law
Websites
Law Offices of Tedone & Morton, P.C. - Joliet Office
58 N. Chicago Street, Suite 606, Joliet, IL 60432
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: 9 PM - 12 PM
Sunday: Closed
(815) 666-1284
Law Offices of Tedone & Morton, P.C. - Plainfield Office
15300 S. Route 59, Suite 104, Plainfield, IL 60544
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: 9 AM - 12 PM
Sunday: Closed