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In the greater Chicago area, there are many kinds of criminal charges that you might find yourself up against and endless reasons why a charge can occur. But whether you’re facing a DUI or being accused of fraud, one thing is always the same: speed matters.

The sooner you hire Sami Azhari to start crafting an aggressive defense against your charges, the more likely you are to receive a positive outcome. You can bet that prosecutors are not going to wait. They will start working to convict you the second your case crosses their desk.

With his years of experience successfully defending a wide range of criminal charges, Mr. Azhari has sophisticated, battle-tested strategies for both litigation and trial, and his goal is always to protect your reputation while working to get your charges reduced, dropped, or dismissed.

Get in touch today for a free initial consultation where Mr. Azhari will go over the facts of your case and discuss the options available to you, as well as potential outcomes.

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Chicago

30 N. LaSalle Street
Suite 2140
Chicago, IL 60602

(312) 626-2871

ROLLING MEADOWS

3601 Algonquin Road
Suite 716
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008

(847) 255-2100

Skokie

633 Skokie Blvd
#220
Northbrook, IL 60062

(847) 655-1702
Awards
AVVO Top Attorney
National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers
AVVO Client’s Choice 2013 Federal Crimes
AVVO Top Criminal Defense Attorney
AVVO Client’s Choice 2018 Criminal Defense
Super Lawyers
National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40
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CASE RESULTS
State of Illinois v. SN

Lake County prosecutors charged SN, an Illinois Tollway operator, with two felony counts of theft over $500 and official misconduct. The theft count was a class 4 felony punishable by up to 3 years in

FELONY THEFT
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State of Illinois v. TM

TM was arrested and charged with his second offense of driving under the influence of alcohol. A conviction would have resulted in a revocation of his driver’s license. After a thorough cross examin

D.L. NOT REVOKED
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State of Illinois v. PG

PG was charged with a DUI and improper lane usage. Sami asked for discovery on the initial court appearance and the police officer demanded the case settle or go to trial the same day. Despite having

DISMISSED
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State of Illinois v. CP

CP was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. She was pulled while driving home with several people in her car. She performed all field sobriety tests. Sami was a part of the trial team

NOT GUILTY
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State of Illinois v. GLW

GLW was charged with a non-probationable class X felony for possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute. This charge carried with it a sentencing range from 6-30 years in jail. GLW had alleged

PLEA AGREEMENT
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State of Illinois v. MA

MA was arrested for felony possession of controlled substances after being arrested for taking a sledgehammer and breaking into his estranged wife’s home. He was caught with large amounts of cocaine

PROBATION
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State of Illinois v. TH

TH was charged with battery after being arrested for allegedly hitting an 8 year old child suffering from autism in front of two witnesses. Facing a year in jail, he retained attorneys Sami Azhari and

NOT GUILTY
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State of Illinois v. SS

SS was charged with 2 counts of aggravated battery against a police officer. SS was at the NATO protest that took place in downtown Chicago. In the midst of the raucous, an altercation took place betw

NOT GUILTY
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State of Illinois vs. AN

AN was charged with 9 counts of attempted murder, aggravated battery with a firearm and unlawful use of a weapon. After reviewing the evidence, Sami took the case to trial and thoroughly cross examine

NOT GUILTY
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State of Illinois vs. CR

CR was charged with 3 counts of unlawful use of a weapon and possession of a firearm by a felon. Despite having several witnesses that were ready to testify against CR, Sami advised him to take the ma

NOT GUILTY
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TESTIMONIALS

Sami takes the time to learn about the specific facts and circumstances surrounding each case. Then with meticulous preparation and years of experience a unique strategy is developed to obtain the best result.

– Michael S.

Sami is an excellent advocate, and really fights for his clients. He is an absolute professional. I recommend Sami to anyone who finds themselves in need of a criminal defense attorney.

– David S.
LATEST BLOG POSTS

Understanding the Role of Intent in Drug Crime Cases

10/2/2024Published By: azhari dev

In Illinois and across the United States, many drug cases come down to intent. Just being in possession of drugs doesn’t mean you’ll get the maximum sentence. Prosecutors have to prove you intended to use, distribute, or manufacture the drugs to get a conviction. Intent is a tricky legal issue with big consequences for you. Here we’ll discuss intent in drug crime cases, how prosecutors bu...

Understanding the Distinctions Between State and Federal Drug Charges

9/18/2024Published By: azhari dev

When facing drug charges, it’s important to know that cases can be prosecuted at the state or federal level. The differences between state and federal drug charges are significant, from penalties to laws. Understanding these differences is key if you are dealing with drug charges or want to understand how the system works. State vs. Federal Jurisdiction One of the main differences between s...