Purav Bhatt
Former Prosecutor - Focusing on Federal and State Criminal DefenseBeing represented by The Law Offices of Purav Bhatt means you are represented by one of the top criminal defense lawyers in Chicago who is well prepared, attentive and here for you. Rest assured that you and your matter will get the individual time and attention you and your matter deserve. As a former Cook County State’s Attorney, Mr. Bhatt has the experience to handle felony and misdemeanor cases, traffic cases and other legal matters as well as an understanding of the prosecution’s goals and objectives. During his time as a prosecutor, Mr. Bhatt successfully tried hundreds of bench and jury trials related to weapons charges, drug offenses, animal crimes, violent crimes, thefts and gang related offenses. Mr. Bhatt’s firsthand experience with the methods of the prosecution translates into success for his clients today. After years working with police officers, detectives and investigators building criminal cases against defendants, Mr. Bhatt has the ability to recognize defects in those cases and build strong defenses for his clients. Trial lawyers offer the most effective criminal, DUI and traffic defense. While negotiations on behalf of our clients often offer successful results, Mr. Bhatt understands that an aggressive and well prepared criminal defense attorney gets the best results for his client because he has the experience and willingness to fight a case from arrest to trial. As a criminal defense attorney who is recognized and respected for his trial skills, Mr. Bhatt is taken seriously by the opposition. Mr. Bhatt is licensed to practice in: State court of Illinois Norther District of Illinois Federal Court Norther District of Illinois Trial Bar Mr. Bhatt is a member of the leading criminal bar associations including: Illinois Bar Association Cook County Bar Association National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Chicago Bar Association
- Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
- J.D. (2008) | Law
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- Honors: 2x CALI Award Winner - Highest Grade in Class
- DePaul University
- M.S. (2002) | Computer Science
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- Masters in Computer Science
- Loyola University Chicago
- B.S. (1998) | Psychology
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- Principal Attorney
- The Law Office of Purav Bhatt
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- Specializing in Criminal Defense matters in Chicago
- Assistant State's Attorney
- Cook County State's Attorney
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- Certificate of Membership
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Certificate of Membership
- Northern District of Illinois
- Certificate of Membership
- Eastern District of Wisconsin
- Certificate of Membership
- Central District of Illinois
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- National Trial Lawyers Association
- Top 40 Under 40
- National Trial Lawyers Associations
- Rising Stars
- Superlawyers
- SuperLawyers  # 6295896
- Rising Star
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- National Trial Lawyers Association
- Member
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- Cook County Bar Association
- Member
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- Illinois Bar Associaiton
- Member
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- Chicago Bar Association
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- Illinois
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Criminal Law
- Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Personal Injury
- Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Gujarati: Spoken
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