Damon M. Cheronis

Top rated Criminal Defense attorney in Chicago, Illinois

Cheronis & Parente LLC
Damon M. Cheronis
Cheronis & Parente LLC

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crimes; view more

Licensed in Illinois since: 2002

Education: Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2017 - 2025 Selected to Rising Stars: 2008 - 2010

Cheronis & Parente LLC

140 S. Dearborn St. Suite 404
Marquette Building
Chicago, IL 60603 Visit website

Details

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.

Practice areas

Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: White Collar

Focus areas

Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Criminal Law - Federal, Debt, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, Failure to Pay Child Support, False Accusations, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Overdrawn Bank Account, Parole, Probation, Prosecution, Sex Offenses, Tax Evasion, Theft, Traffic Violations, White Collar Crime

  • 70% Criminal Defense
  • 30% Criminal Defense: White Collar

First Admitted: 2002, Illinois

Professional Webpage: https://www.cheronislaw.com/attorneys/damon-m-cheronis/

Bar/Professional Activity:
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas
  • United States Supreme Court
  • U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit
  • Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Co-Chair, Chicago Bar Association, YLS Criminal Justice Section
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit
  • Illinois
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois
Honors/Awards:
  • Selected as “Leading Lawyer” in Criminal Defense
  • Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers, 2012 - 2014, 2016 - 2018
  • Americas Top 100 High Stakes Litigators, 2017 - 2018
  • Super Lawyers, 2017 - 2019
  • Rising Stars, 2008 – 2010
Educational Background:
  • Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Illinois, B.A. in History, Honors: cum laude

Office location for Damon M. Cheronis

140 S. Dearborn St. Suite 404
Marquette Building
Chicago, IL 60603

Phone: 872-985-0701

Selections

9 Years Super Lawyers
3 Years Rising Stars
  • Super Lawyers: 2017 - 2025
  • Rising Stars: 2008 - 2010

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