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Michael Kawi

Michael Kawi

A decade of experience fighting for your rights in State and Federal Court
  • Personal Injury, Civil Rights
  • District of Columbia, Eastern District of Wisconsin, Florida, Northern District of Illinois, Northern District of Texas, Southern District of Florida, Southern District of Texas, Texas, Western District of Wisconsin, Wisconsin
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Biography

Michael Kawi is the founding attorney of Michael Kawi Law, LLC, where he dedicates his career to fighting for the rights and freedoms of individuals in both state and federal courts. With extensive jury trial experience, Michael has earned a reputation as a top-tier attorney capable of finding ways to succeed even in the most challenging cases.

Before starting his own practice, Michael worked as an Assistant Federal Public Defender at The Office of the Federal Public Defender in the Northern District of Texas in Dallas, TX. In this role, he represented clients sentenced to death in federal post-conviction proceedings. Michael also served as an Assistant Federal Public Defender in the Trial Unit, representing clients facing federal criminal charges, conducting multiple federal jury trials resulting in acquittals, and extensively litigating over 50 other federal cases.

Michael began his legal career as a trial attorney at the Miami-Dade Public Defender’s Office in Miami, Florida. Michael conducted numerous jury trials, bench trials, and depositions, building a reputation as a lawyer who tirelessly defended his clients’ rights in court.

Michael Kawi is a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center and is admitted to practice in Illinois, Wisconsin, Texas, Florida, the District of Columbia, and many federal courts. He is a member of multiple professional associations, including the American Association for Justice, the Illinois Trial Lawyer’s Association, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

With his extensive experience, Michael Kawi brings his clients a wealth of knowledge and skill. He understands the importance of thorough case preparation, effective courtroom presentation, and the ability to adapt to the unique challenges of each case. Whether representing clients in state or federal court, Michael’s commitment to justice and unwavering support for his clients make him a standout in the field of criminal defense law.

Education
Georgetown University Law Center
J.D. (2012) | Law
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Honors: Michael Feldman Advocacy Award - given to the Criminal Defense Clinic's outstanding advocate; Greenfield Trial Practice Award - Given to those who dedicate their first job after law school to public service (public defense)
Activities: Trial Advocacy Team - Assistant Director
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Sarah Lawrence College
B.A. (2009)
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Professional Experience
Attorney and Owner
Michael Kawi Law, LLC
Current
Winning in the law is a skill and I have it. Your case is important to me. I began my career as a public servant providing legal help to those who could not afford it for over a decade. Now I help injured people fight back against insurance companies that don't want to do the right thing. In civil cases, you pay nothing unless we win. Just as important, even after we win our firm's fees are lower than most other injury attorneys, so that you can keep more of your award. There is no gimmick or fine print here - its just the right thing to do and as a former public servant I am very happy whenever I know that my lower fees have allowed you to use more resources on your happiness and on your family's future happiness. If you want my help reach out for a free consultation. Let's fight back together.
Assistant Federal Public Defender
The Office of the Federal Public Defender, Northern District of Texas
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Conducted jury trials, represented clients facing federal charges, represented clients facing the death penalty
Assistant Public Defender
Miami-Dade Public Defender's Office
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Represented clients in trial and post-conviction proceedings in Florida state court. o Felony Division: Conducted 11 jury trials, 475 depositions o Juvenile Unit: Conducted 12 bench trials, 89 depositions o Domestic Representation Unit: Conducted 10 jury trials
Student Attorney
Georgetown Criminal Defense and Prisoner Advocacy Clinic
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Represented clients facing misdemeanor charges or parole revocation in the District of Columbia. Received The Michael Feldman Advocacy Award, given to the clinic’s outstanding advocate.
Publications
Articles & Publications
A Law and Linguistics Analysis of Cross-Examination of Rape Complainants (Research Assistant)
Speaking Engagements
Pandemic Era Jury Trials, Annual Federal Public Defender Practice Seminar
Not Guilty: The First Federal Criminal Jury Trial, National Webinar
Defender Services Office
Litigating the Entrapment Defense in State and Federal Court, Wisconsin Public Defender Annual Conference
Wisconsin State Public Defender
Pandemic Era Jury Trials, Wisconsin Public Defender Annual Conference
Wisconsin State Public Defender
Federal Drug Crime Guideline Calculations, Annual Federal Defender Practice Seminar, Dallas, TX
Jury Trial Strategy During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Federal Sentencing and Mental Health Mitigation, Annual Federal Defender Seminar, Dallas, TX
The Office of the Federal Defender
Awards
Michael Feldman Advocacy Award
Georgetown University Law Center
Given to the outstanding advocate of Georgetown's Criminal Defense Clinic.
Greenfield Trial Practice Award
Georgetown University Law Center
Given to those who dedicate their first job after law school to public service (public defense)
Professional Associations
State Bar of Wisconsin  # 1136571
Member
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Illinois State Bar  # 6347835
Member
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The Florida Bar  # 100276
Member
Current
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State Bar of Texas  # 24133525
Member
Current
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American Association for Justice
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Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
Member
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
District of Columbia
District of Columbia Bar
ID Number: 187223
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Eastern District of Wisconsin
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Florida
The Florida Bar
ID Number: 100276
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Northern District of Illinois
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Northern District of Texas
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Southern District of Florida
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Southern District of Texas
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Texas
State Bar of Texas
ID Number: 24133525
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Western District of Wisconsin
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Wisconsin
Wisconsin Court System
ID Number: 1136571
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7th Circuit
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
    For civil cases you do not pay anything unless we win. Even after we win my fees are lower than most law firms. As a former public servant I just believe this is the right thing to do. It puts more money in your pocket so that you can your family can have a happier more secure future
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Civil Rights
Police Misconduct
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
Michael Kawi Law, LLC
Contact & Map
Michael Kawi Law, LLC
Lincolnshire
1 Overlook Point
Suite 656
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Telephone: (224) 220-0938
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Notice: Your case is important and so is your time. I will always respond to messages, and I will respond as soon as I am able regardless of the day or time. There is not a second to lose in getting to work on your case.