Stephen M. Komie is a notably skilled legal professional in Chicago, Illinois, with over 40 years of a hit representation in nation, federal, and global trials and appeals. He is understood for his high-profile cases and determination to defending his customers' rights.
Stephen M. Komie is the founding father of Komie and Associates, wherein he has constructed a reputation for offering dedicated and tenacious protection against crook costs. With a song record of triumphing landmark decisions, such as the 1995 asset forfeiture case of U.S. v. 6,231.00, Mr. Komie has confirmed himself as a professional and strategic litigator.
Throughout his career, Stephen Komie has been recognized with numerous honors and awards. He served as an envoy for the Rededication of the Magna Carta in Runnymede, England, and as a delegate to The Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. His leadership amongst lawyers is clear thru his involvement in companies just like the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws.
Mr. Komie's commitment to justice is further validated via his advocacy for people's rights, as seen in his authorship of the Lawyer's Bill of Rights, followed by way of the Illinois Supreme Court. With a sturdy presence within the prison network, consisting of serving on the Illinois State Bar Association's Board of Governors, Stephen Komie keeps to fight for justice and uphold the rights of his clients.
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Legal Issues
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
International Law
Human Rights, Imports & Exports
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Certificates
No Certifications
Languages
English:
Spoken, Written
Accepted Jurisdictions
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Since 1976
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
Since 1997
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Since 1989
U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
Since 1985
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Since 1976
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Since 1995
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
Since 1985
Illinois Supreme Court
Since 1976
U.S. Supreme Court
Since 1993
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan
Since 2003
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
Since 1985
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eight Circuit
Since 1982
Experience
Education
National College for DUI Defense at Harvard Law School
(1992) Advanced Trial Techniques for DUI defense Graduation year:
National College of Criminal Defense
(1977) Advanced Trial Practice Graduation year:
DePaul College of Law
J.D. (1976) Graduation year: 1976
University of Arizona
M.A. (1971) | European History Graduation year:
Associations
Illinois State Bar
# 1505181
has membership Current
ABA Small Firm and Solo Practitioners and ISBA Judicial Compensation, Governance for the New Century, and Protection of the Public From the Unauthorized Practice of Law
Current
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) Legal Committee
has membership Current
ISBA - Illinois State Bar Association
Chairman of Committee on Credentials and has membership of By-Laws Committee Current
ISBA - Illinois State Bar Association
has membership of the following committees: * Mandatory Continuing Legal Education, A.R.D.C. Committee * Chairman, Criminal Justice Section * Chairman, Committee on Professionalism * Family Law Committee * Mental Health Committee * Corrections and Sentencing Comm Current
ISBA - Illinois State Bar Association
Former member ISBA Young Lawyers Section, and participant in annual local Outreach Meetings sponsored by Young Lawyers Section Current
IBF - Illinois Bar Foundation
Former Director, Illinois Bar Foundation and elected IBF Pillar of the Profession Current
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
has membership Current
DuPage County Bar Association, Justinian Society, Women s Bar Association of Illinois
has membership Current
Chicago Bar Association (CBA) Liaison to ABA Criminal Justice Section
has membership & Liaison to ABA Criminal Justice Section Current
Criminal Justice Section Council
Elected has membership Current
Illinois Lawyers For Criminal Justice
Founding has membership Current
International Bar Association (IBA) and Chairperson Family Law Section IBA
has membership 2005 -
Current
ISBA - Illinois State Bar Association
Elected member of the Assembly 1985-2019 1985 -
Current
American Bar Association
has membership 1976 -
Current
ISBA - Illinois State Bar Association
has membership 1973 -
Current
ISBA - Illinois State Bar Association
Board of Governors 1992-2005, 2011-2017 2017
Chicago Lincoln American Inn of Court
2005
Task Force on Lawyers for Children
Chairman 1997 -
1999
ISBA - Illinois State Bar Association
Secretary 1996 -
1997
ISBA - Illinois State Bar Association
Treasurer 1995 -
1996
Costs
Free Consultancy Service
Contact the offices of Komie and Associates today at 312-263-2800 to schedule a free consultation.
