Damon M. Cheronis

A pillar of leadership within his legal community and a seasoned attorney with over two decades of experience, Damon M. Cheronis stands steadfast with his clients throughout the duration of their complex legal matters, finding innovative solutions to problems that require an out-of-the-box approach. The principal attorney at Cheronis & Parente LLC in Chicago, Illinois, he is well-equipped to handle contentious cases pertaining to white collar crimes, violent crimes, homicide, sex crimes, drug possession and distribution, and many more. His contributions have earned him recognition as one of America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators.

Mr. Cheronis completed his undergraduate studies in 1999, graduating cum laude with his bachelor’s degree in history from Eastern Illinois University. He went on to attend the Chicago-Kent College of Law at the Illinois Institute of Technology, where he bolstered his shrewd legal acumen and foundation that still informs his practice today, including serving in the university’s law review. He received his Juris Doctor with honors in 2002, and in the same year, he obtained his license to practice law in Illinois.

A consummate professional through and through, Mr. Cheronis has strived to give his clients the well-rounded advocacy they need against criminal allegations that threaten their livelihood and freedoms. He has garnered the adulation of his peers for constantly pushing the boundaries of client care within his industry, including being acknowledged as an Emerging Lawyer by the Leading Lawyers Network and included in the Top 100 Trial Lawyers list by the National Trial Lawyers. Moreover, he is rated a perfect “10.0” on Avvo and is the recipient of the site’s Client’s Choice Award for the many positive client testimonials he has received.

Within his legal community, Mr. Cheronis maintains close affiliations with myriad legal organizations, including the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Chicago Bar Association (co-chair of the YLS Criminal Justice Section). He is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Central and Northern Districts of Illinois, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin and the Supreme Court of the United States. In addition, he has also gained admission to practice before the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the 7th and 8th Circuits.