Practice areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI-DWI; view more
Licensed in Illinois since: 2000
Education: DePaul University College of Law
Languages spoken: English, Polish, Spanish
Gordon H. Hirsch is the managing attorney and founder of Hirsch Law Group, a criminal defense practice based in Carol Stream, Illinois, serving clients across more than five counties throughout the state. Over the course of his career, he has represented clients in thousands of criminal and civil matters, building a reputation for tenacious advocacy and courtroom command.
Mr. Hirsch's practice spans the full breadth of the Illinois Criminal Code. He has litigated hundreds of cases involving misdemeanor and felony traffic offenses, aggravated DUI, criminal trespass, residential burglary, retail theft, robbery, misdemeanor and aggravated battery, domestic violence, criminal sexual assault, aggravated unlawful use of weapons, unlawful use of weapons by a felon, manufacture and delivery of narcotics and homicide. This range reflects both the depth of his courtroom experience and his versatility as a defense attorney capable of handling the most serious and high-stakes charges an individual can face.
Before founding Hirsch Law Group, Mr. Hirsch began his legal career on the other side of the courtroom, working as a prosecutor. That experience gave him an insider's understanding of how the government builds and pursues its cases – insight he now uses to anticipate prosecutorial strategy and dismantle it on behalf of the accused. In 2013, drawing on this foundation, he established Hirsch Law Group with a clear mission: to protect and defend the rights of individuals facing criminal charges, regardless of the severity or complexity of their case.
At the firm, Mr. Hirsch is known for an aggressive, results-driven approach – one that combines prosecutorial insight with a defense attorney's dedication to his clients. When trial serves his clients' best interests, he fights to secure acquittals and dismissals; when a negotiated resolution offers the more favorable path, he leverages his experience to obtain outcomes that minimize the impact on his clients' lives.
Mr. Hirsch earned his Juris Doctor from DePaul College of Law in 2000 and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in commerce and finance from DePaul University, earned in 1994. He is licensed to practice law in Illinois.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWIFocus areas
Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, DUI/DWI, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, Felony, Misdemeanor, Murder, Sex Offenses, Theft, Traffic Violations, Wrongful Death
- 70% Criminal Defense
- 20% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 10% Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
First Admitted: 2000, Illinois
Professional Webpage: https://hirschlawgroup.com/attorneys/gordon-h-hirsch/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Illinois Bar Association, 2000
- South Suburban Bar Association, 2015
- Northwest Suburban Bar Association, 2012
- Lake County Bar Association, 2010
- Will County Bar Association, 2001
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Class A Misdemeanor - Violation of an Order of Protection - DISMISSED, 2022
- Driving 15-20 MPH Above Limit / Operate Uninsured Motor Vehicle - DISMISSED, 2023
- Class A Misdemeanor - Unlawful Possess Cannabis / Driver - DISMISSED, 2022
- Failure to Reduce Speed - DISMISSED, 2022
- Class A Misdemeanor - Domestic Battery / Bodily Harm / FOUND NOT GUILTY AT TRIAL, 2023
- Uninsured, Failure to reduce speed RESULT: DISMISSED, 2023
- Improper Left Turn / On-Coming Traffic RESULT: CASE DISMISSED, 2023
- Class A Misdemeanor - DUI Alcohol RESULT: DISMISSED, 2023
- Order of Protection RESULT - CASE DISMISSED, 2023
Educational Background
- B.S., Commerce and Finance, DePaul University, 1994
- J.D., DePaul College of Law, 2000
Honors
- The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40, 2023
- Best Personal Injury Lawyer in Joliet, expertise.com, 2022
- Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers, 2012
- America's Top 100 Attorneys, America's Top 100 Attorneys, 2020
- America's Top 100 Attorneys, 2023
Awards
Avvo Client's Choice Award: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2026