Stephen Komie

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Komie & Associates

Experience: 47 years

Divorce, Family Law, International Law and 3 others

Illinois Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eight Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and 9 others

National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Award, Top 100 Trial Lawyers Award and 8 others

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Awards 10

Experience 47y

Videos 2

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Stephen M. Komie is the founder of Komie and Associates, and he has over 40 years of experience successfully representing clients in state, federal, and international trials and appeals. Mr. Komie is best known for high profile cases such as his defense of Sandra Fabiano for child abuse and John Carroccia for murder, which were widely reported in the Illinois media. He has helped numerous clients achieve victory in criminal and civil trials across Illinois and the United States.

Mr. Komie provides his clients with dedicated, tenacious defense against criminal charges, and he has won many landmark decisions, including the 1995 asset forfeiture case of U.S. v. $506,231.00. He has argued five separate cases before the Illinois Supreme Court, most recently winning a decision in the 2017 case of People v. Ringland against an Illinois state prosecutor who had created his own illegal investigative police squad.

Stephen Komie has been recognized with a number of honors and awards throughout his career. In 2015, he served as an ambassador for the Rededication of the Magna Carta in Runnymede, England to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the signing of this important legal document. In 2006, he served as a delegate to The Hague Convention on International Child Abduction in The Hague, Netherland. He has been named as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers and the American Trial Lawyers Association.

Mr. Komie has served as a leader among lawyers throughout his career. He has been a member of the Illinois State Bar Association's Assembly since 1985, and he has served on the ISBA's Board of Governors for 18 years. He authored the Attorney's Bill of Rights, which was adopted by the Illinois Supreme Court. He continues to fight for people's rights through his involvement in organizations such as the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws.

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Illinois Supreme Court

Since 1976

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eight Circuit

Since 1982

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

Since 1976

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 Eastern District of Michigan

Since 1995

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin

Since 1997

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Since 1976

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana

Since 1985

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois

Since 1985

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan

Since 2003

U.S. Supreme Court

Since 1993

Education

National College for DUI Defense at Harvard Law School

(1992) Advanced Trial Techniques for DUI defense

National College of Criminal Defense

(1977) Advanced Trial Practice

1976

DePaul College of Law

J.D. (1976)

University of Arizona

M.A. (1971) | European History

Awards

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National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Award

National Trial Lawyers

year - Stephen Komie

Top 100 Trial Lawyers Award

ATLA

Francis W. Parker School Alumni Service Award 2012

Francis W. Parker School

year - Stephen Komie

National Public Service Award

American Trial Lawyers Association

year - Stephen Komie

ISBA Board of Governors Award

ISBA

Stephen Komie

AV Rating

Martindale Hubbell

Super Lawyer

Super Lawyer

Leading Lawyer

Illinois Leading Lawyer

ISBA Certificate of Appreciation

ISBA

CBA Certificate of Appreciation,

CBA

Contacts

Komie & Associates - Attorneys at Law 1 N. LaSalle St. Suite 4200 Chicago IL 60602 Telephone: (312) 263-2800

Videos

How Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney Stephen Komie Beat a La Salle County Drug Case on Appeal

Many smaller counties in Illinois are aggressive in their pursuit of travelers passing through who may be carrying large quantities of drugs including marijuana, cocaine and heroine. Criminal defense attorney Stephen Komie won his case in front of 3 separate courts, finally ending the case when the Illinois Supreme Court ruled in his favor.

Hear from his client how he handled her drug arrest case in which she was stopped driving a U-Haul truck in La Salle County and arrested for having over 5,000 grams in marijuana. For help fighting drug charges and other severe criminal charges, call Attorney Komie at 312-263-2800.

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Experience: 47 years

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Phone: (312) 263-2800

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Practice Areas

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

Languages

English: Spoken, Written

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