Mitchell Sexner

• Daily free consultations with clients of limited means

• Graduate of Northwestern University with triple major in Political Science, Sociology and African-American Studies, 1986

• $1,500,000 settlement just prior to closing arguments to jury for a woman who needed her leg amputated due to improper nursing home care and doctor neglect. The woman had developed leg ulcers and bed sores, but the medical staff failed to treat the wounds in a timely manner, leading to amputation., 2012
• $500,000 awarded in medical malpractice mediation against a doctor who mistakenly removed our client's thymus, rather than her thyroid gland as intended. , 2019
• $350,000 settlement for a girl who was sexually assaulted by another patient while a resident of a locked medical facility, 2013
• $104,000 workers' compensation settlement for a man who injured his ACL and shoulder while lifting a heavy package during his employment, 2013
• $2,500,000 settlement for the family of a woman who died due to  a failure to diagnose squamous small cell lung cancer.  Despite multiple doctor visits, CT scans and x-rays to diagnose the cause of our client's temporary paralysis, the tumor was not noticed, eventually leading to her death., 2012
• $475,000 settlement for a man who was abused by a priest employed by the Archdiocese of Chicago, 2012
• $590,000 settlement for the family of a woman who suffered a wrongful death in a nursing home. She had been transferred to the nursing facility for special care due to her recent tracheostomy, but due to neglect, she died from sepsis, pneumonia and dehydration., 2013
• $3,000,000 settlement for radiological malpractice lawsuit alleging a failure to properly diagnose an ultrasound examination which lead to incurable ovarian cancer, 2012
• $6,200,000 settlement for a man who underwent surgery for a benign brain tumor, but who went into a coma  and suffered permanent brain damage due to a failure of the neurosurgeon to properly use the available advanced surgical equipment., 2015
• $120,000 settlement for a woman who was injured in a car accident when rear-ended, suffering injuries to her cervical spine, 2013
• $125,000 settlement for the family of a man who later died after falling and breaking his hip while a resident of a nursing home, 2013

• Continued membership in Chicago Bar Association, 2017
• Continued membership in American Bar Association, 2017
• Continued membership in DuPage County Bar Association, 2017
• Continued membership in Illinois State Bar Association, 2017

• Can the police search my cell phone?, 2019
• What is a contingency fee agreement?, 2014
• How can I get my criminal record expunged?, 2019
• How long does a personal injury case take?, 2014
• How much is my personal injury case worth?, 2014
• What is medical malpractice?, 2014

• Criminal Practice Magazine's, Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney, 2019
• Awarded to attorneys who have received multiple reviews from highly satisfied clients, Avvo Clients Choice Award, 2015
• Awarded by American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys as one of 10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys for Client Satisfaction, 10 Best for Client Satisfaction, 2016
• Named a "Top 100" Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers based upon superior qualifications, The National Trial Lawyers "Top 100", 2016
• Better Business Bureau Rated A+ Rated A+ by Better Business Bureau, Better Business Bureau Rated A+, 2017
• Awarded to attorneys for exceptional conduct and service, Avvo 10/10 Rated, 2017
• Named a "Top 100" Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers based upon superior qualifications, The National Trial Lawyers, 2014
• Selected as one of the top 100 attorneys in Illinois and granted lifetime charter membership based upon highest levels of competency, legal expertise, ethical standards, and professional reputation, RUE Ratings - Best Attorneys of America, 2017
• Selected as a "Top One Percent" attorney by the NADC as one who exemplifies the highest standards in the legal community, Top 1%, 2017
• Awarded to attorneys who have received multiple reviews from highly satisfied clients, Avvo Clients Choice Award, 2017
• Awarded by American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys as one of 10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys for Client Satisfaction, 10 Best for Client Satisfaction, 2015
• Named a "Top 100" Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers based upon superior qualifications, The National Trial Lawyers "Top 100", 2015
• Awarded an "AV" rating by Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest legal rating awarded for professional ability and ethical standards, Martindale-Hubbell Rated "AV", 2017

“Mitchell is an outstanding attorney. He and his associates work very hard to represent their clients in the most effective, professional manner. I have no hesitation to send any of my clients (including family members) to his office when they are in need of representation for a criminal matter. All have been very pleased with the representation they have received.”