Rising Star Chicago Defense Attorney Target Of Criminal ProbeProsecutors on Wednesday revealed that the FBI is probing whether lawyer Beau Brindley encouraged drug dealer Rahshone Burnett to lie under oath. In an unusual move, agents raided Brindley’s office in the downtown Monadnock building last month and seized evidence.
Attorney Removed In Highland Park Murder CaseJudge Victoria Rossetti agreed with a motion from prosecutors claiming that defense attorney Robert Ritacca’s representation of Vatamaniuc, as well as a potential material witness in the case who is facing a separate drug charge, created a conflict of interest.
Defense Attorney Eyes Jackson Jr.'s OfficeSam Adam Jr. -- a high-profile attorney never at a loss for words -- says a lot of people want him to give it a go.
Attorney Adam Says He's Seen Nothing Like Peterson Prosecution's Faux PasWhen the Drew Peterson murder trial ground once again to a halt because of a forbidden question Tuesday, it left Will County Judge Edward Burmila angry and a prominent defense attorney who was a spectator surprised.
Attorney: Lake County Is A Hotbed Of False ConvictionsWith four recent high-profile cases, a Waukegan defense lawyer says Lake County has become a hotbed of false convictions.
Defense Tries To Distance Cellini From BlagojevichAn attorney for an Illinois powerbroker on trial in the last case directly linked to a federal investigation of Rod Blagojevich sought in his opening statement Thursday to distance his client from the disgraced former governor.
Massage Parlor Owner's Defense Attorney Exposed As Client; Mistrial CalledAn embarrassing revelation in federal court has led to the removal of a defense attorney from a trial, and the declaration of a mistrial for a massage parlor owner.