Shawn Barnett
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Shawn Barnett
Biography
Shawn Barnett is a skilled litigator and trial attorney who is dedicated to helping those who have been victimized by law enforcement or correctional officers. He has received multiple million-dollar settlements for his clients and has been recognized as an Illinois Rising Star multiple times.
During his time as an attorney, Shawn has represented numerous clients who have been injured by those who have abused their authority. He has vigorously pursued a wide variety of claims on behalf of his clients, including false arrest, malicious prosecution, excessive force, wrongful death, and sexual assault. Shawn has a particular focus on police involved shooting incidents and has litigated multiple cases involving shootings. He understands that there are always two sides to every story and is willing to listen to each potential new client explain their situation.
Shawn's philosophy is to litigate his cases aggressively, communicate with his clients to keep them informed about the case and what is reasonable, and to do whatever he can in order to obtain justice for his clients. This is not only Shawn's philosophy but that of Hale & Monico, a law firm with decades of experience in the field of civil rights and personal injury.
Practice Areas
Civil Rights
Discrimination, Police Misconduct
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Municipal Law
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Fees
- Rates, Retainers and Additional Information - Contact for more details.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Office of Emergency Management United States Air Force
Year: 2006 - 2010
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Misdemeanor Department Law Clerk United States Attorney's Office
Year: 2012 - 2013
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Law Clerk Contra Costa County District Attorney
Year: 2011
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Assistant Corporation Counsel City of Chicago, Federal Civil Rights Litigation Department
Year: 2013 - 2018
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Attorney Hale & Monico
Year: 2018 - Current
Description: Partner - Head of Plaintiff's Civil Rights Litigation 2022-present
Professional Associations
Chicago Bar Association Member (Current)
State Bar of Illinois  # 6312312 Member (Current)
Publications
Hollingsworth v. Perry: United States Supreme Court grants certiorari to hear the Prop 8 case to determine the fate of same-sex marriage in California Golden Gate University Law Review
Awards
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Rising Star in Civil rights & Personal injury
Super Lawyers 2023.0
Note: 2021, 2022
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Litigation Professionalism Award
Golden Gate University School of Law 2013.0
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Airmen of the Quarter
United States Air Force, 87th Civil Engineer Squadron 2009.0
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Witkin Award
Golden Gate University School of Law 2011.0
Note: Contracts 2010; Mock Trial 2011
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Best Direct Examination
Golden Gate University School of Law, National Criminal Just Trial Competition 2013.0
Education
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Golden Gate University School of Law J.D. (2013) | Law
Honors: Managing Editor of Golden Gate University Law Review (2012-13)
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Loyola University Chicago School of Law LL.M. (2014) | Trial & Appellate Advocacy
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Thomas Edison State College B.A. (2010) | History
Speaking Engagements
A Look at Both Sides: Representing Victims and Officers in Police Misconduct Cases, 2022, GGU Litigation Center
A Look at Both Sides: Representing Victims and Officers in Police Misconduct Cases, 2022, GGU Litigation Center
Websites
https://www.halemonico.com/
Hale & Monico Website
https://www.halemonico.com/attorneys/shawn-barnett/
Shawn Barnett's Firm Profile
Hale & Monico LLC
Chicago Office
53 West Jackson Blvd, Suite 330, Chicago, IL 60604
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Hale & Monico LLC
New York Office
233 Broadway, Suite 820, New York City, NY 10279
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Hale & Monico LLC
Peoria Office
701 Main Street, Peoria, IL 61602
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed