Dena M. Singer

Dena M. Singer is an accomplished criminal defense litigator and a partner at the law firm of Bedi & Singer, LLP. She is a seasoned trial lawyer, having won numerous bench and jury trials. She has successfully defended clients against a wide range of charges such as:

• State and federal criminal charges: Murder and assault, armed violence, sexual abuse, child pornography, drug crimes, weapons offenses, traffic crimes, DUI /DWI, fraud, forgery, burglary, home invasion, juvenile delinquency
• White collar crimes: Ponzi schemes, money laundering, criminal antitrust, mail, wire and securities fraud, environmental violations, insider trading
• Civil rights and police abuse

Ms. Singer has a knack for winning motions to quash arrest and suppress evidence. When the government oversteps its boundaries, she is quick to file motions to protect her clients' rights. She is a force to be reckoned with in the courtroom. She is a relentless fighter for those whose civil rights have been violated, and her commitment to her clients is fierce and unwavering.

Ms. Singer is a dedicated member of bar associations and has chaired the Criminal Law Committee of the Women's Bar Association of Illinois. She actively mentors young women in the legal profession through the Women Everywhere program. In a remarkable achievement, the Illinois Supreme Court selected her in 2023 to serve on the Supreme Court Committee on Jury Instructions in criminal cases.

Known for her outstanding legal work, Ms. Singer has received the Excellence in Pro Bono Service Award twice, given by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and the Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. Every year since 2017, she has been recognized as a Leading Lawyer by the Law Bulletin Media and named among the Notable Women in Law by Crain's Chicago Business.

After receiving her Bachelor of Applied Science degree with distinction from the University of Michigan in 1999, Ms. Singer obtained her J.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2002. She is licensed to practice law in Illinois, Wisconsin, the U.S. District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of Illinois, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court.