About

Sami Azhari is a dedicated criminal defense attorney with extensive experience in state and federal courts, specializing in felonies and misdemeanors. Sami Azhari is a skilled lawyer based in Northbrook, Illinois, focusing his practice on criminal defense in both state and federal courts. With a primary emphasis on felonies such as drug possession, drug trafficking, assault and battery, weapons charges, and white collar crime, as well as misdemeanors and traffic violations, Sami has established himself as a trusted advocate for his clients. Throughout his career, Sami has litigated numerous cases in state and federal courts, actively participating in all aspects of the litigation and trial process. This includes taking and defending depositions of lay and expert witnesses, conducting fact and expert discovery, briefing and arguing substantive motions, and leading bench and jury trials with first chair experience. As a criminal defense attorney, Sami has handled a wide range of misdemeanors and felonies, appearing regularly in all Cook County courts and surrounding counties such as DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will. His extensive experience has equipped him with the ability to analyze evidence thoroughly and determine the best course of action for his clients. Sami\s success in the courtroom is evident through his track record of having evidence suppressed, negotiating lesser charges, and securing alternative sentencing for his clients. He currently serves as a court-appointed bar attorney through the Northwest Suburban Bar Association and volunteers to represent indigent defendants in Statutory Summary Suspension hearings in Chicago. In a recent felony jury trial where he defended a client facing obstruction of justice charges, Sami demonstrated his attention to detail and commitment to his clients\ rights. He noticed that the jury instructions did not reflect the new case law and took proactive steps to draft and submit pattern jury instructions to the Illinois Supreme Court Committee on Instructions in Criminal Cases. Sami Ziad Azhari\s dedication to his clients and his passion for criminal defense make him a valuable asset to anyone in need of legal representation in Northbrook, Illinois, and beyond.

Legal Issues

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

DUI & DWI

White Collar Crime

Juvenile Law

Municipal Law

Traffic Tickets

Suspended License

• Sex Crimes
• Theft Crimes
• Federal Crimes
• Probation Violations
• Expungement / Criminal Record Sealing

Certificates

No Certifications

Languages

• English: Spoken, Written

Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

Education

Associations

Costs

• Free Consultancy Service
• Payment With Credit Card

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