Stephen Komie

Stephen M. Komie is the founder of Komie and Associates, and he has over 40 years of experience successfully representing clients in state, federal, and international trials and appeals. Mr. Komie is best known for high profile cases such as his defense of Sandra Fabiano for child abuse and John Carroccia for murder, which were widely reported in the Illinois media. He has helped numerous clients achieve victory in criminal and civil trials across Illinois and the United States.

Mr. Komie provides his clients with dedicated, tenacious defense against criminal charges, and he has won many landmark decisions, including the 1995 asset forfeiture case of U.S. v. $506,231.00. He has argued five separate cases before the Illinois Supreme Court, most recently winning a decision in the 2017 case of People v. Ringland against an Illinois state prosecutor who had created his own illegal investigative police squad.

Stephen Komie has been recognized with a number of honors and awards throughout his career. In 2015, he served as an ambassador for the Rededication of the Magna Carta in Runnymede, England to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the signing of this important legal document. In 2006, he served as a delegate to The Hague Convention on International Child Abduction in The Hague, Netherland. He has been named as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers and the American Trial Lawyers Association.

Mr. Komie has served as a leader among lawyers throughout his career. He has been a member of the Illinois State Bar Association's Assembly since 1985, and he has served on the ISBA's Board of Governors for 18 years. He authored the Attorney's Bill of Rights, which was adopted by the Illinois Supreme Court. He continues to fight for people's rights through his involvement in organizations such as the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws.

National College for DUI Defense at Harvard Law School

(1992) Advanced Trial Techniques for DUI defense

National College of Criminal Defense

(1977) Advanced Trial Practice

DePaul College of Law

J.D. (1976)

1976

University of Arizona

M.A. (1971) | European History

Allegations of Child Abuse in Custody Disputes and Visitation Battles

Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education

The Magna Carta: 800 Years of the Rule of Law,

Illinois Bar Journal

June, 2015

ISBA Legislation Proposed to Protect Attorney/Client Relationship

Chicago Daily Law Bulletin

March 12, 1987

Little RICO Bill Should Not Be Passed

The Bar News

June, 1984

Little RICO in Illinois, The Case Against It

Chicago Daily Law Bulletin

April, 1984

National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Award

National Trial Lawyers

2015

Francis W. Parker School Alumni Service Award 2012

Francis W. Parker School

2012

Top 100 Trial Lawyers Award

ATLA

2012

National Public Service Award

American Trial Lawyers Association

1994

For Pro Bono Legal Representation of the Needle Exchange Program to Prevent the Spread of AIDS

ISBA Board of Governors Award

ISBA

1991

For Advocating Individual Rights of Lawyers in Disciplinary Proceedings and for Services to the Bar, June 1991

Illinois State Bar  # 1505181

Member

Current

ABA Small Firm and Solo Practitioners and ISBA Judicial Compensation, Governance for the New Century, and Protection of the Public From the Unauthorized Practice of Law

Current

National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) Legal Committee

Member

Current

ISBA - Illinois State Bar Association

Chairman of Committee on Credentials and Member of By-Laws Committee

Current

ISBA - Illinois State Bar Association

Member of the following committees: * Mandatory Continuing Legal Education, A.R.D.C. Committee * Chairman, Criminal Justice Section * Chairman, Committee on Professionalism * Family Law Committee * Mental Health Committee * Corrections and Sentencing Comm

Current

Illinois Supreme Court

Since 1976

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eight Circuit

Since 1982

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

Since 1976

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

Since 1989

U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois

Since 1985

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan

Since 1995

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin

Since 1997

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Since 1976

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana

Since 1985

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois

Since 1985

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan

Since 2003

U.S. Supreme Court

Since 1993

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