Thomas C Brandstrader

Specialties

Thomas C. Brandstrader, Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney, Specializing in the defense of serious criminal matters in Illinois and Federal Courts. Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney, specializes in the defense of serious criminal matters in Illinois and Federal Courts and is one of a select group of highly qualified lawyers to be certified by the Illinois Supreme Court as lead counsel in death penalty cases. In addition to 30 years in the practice of criminal law and extensive trial work, Mr. Brandstrader has exceptional appellate court experience. He has had the distinct opportunity to orally present his arguments and issues to both the Illinois Appellate and Supreme Courts. He has authored over five hundred briefs and appeared in every appellate district in Illinois as well as the Seventh and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. His expertise includes all areas of criminal defense and appellate and post conviction practice. Mr. Brandstrader has received an AV rating from Martindale-​Hubbell

History

Established in 1980.

Overview ~ The office of Thomas C. Brandstrader concentrates exclusively in the areas of Illinois State and Federal Criminal Defense and Appellate law:

Assault and Battery

Burglary

Bond Hearings

Capital Offenses

Criminal Appeals

Criminal Conspiracy

Criminal Defense; Criminal Fraud

Criminal Forfeiture

Drugs and Narcotics, DWI

Federal Criminal Law

Felonies

Juvenile Law

Murder, Manslaughter, Homicide

Parole and Probation

Post-​Conviction Remedies

Search and Seizure

Meet the Business Owner

Thomas B.

Business Owner

Thomas Brandstrader was Appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court as Lead Counsel for Capital Litigation Cases

Awarded Martindale-​Hubbell Lawyer’s Rating of AV, their highest Attorney Rating.

Recognized as preeminent attorney in the area of Criminal Appellate Law by Leading Lawyers.

Admitted ~ 1979, California; 1981, Illinois; 1983, U.S. District Court, Northern, Central and Southern Districts of Illinois; U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana; U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh and Ninth Circuits

Biography ~ Recipient: American Jurisprudence Award in Criminal Procedure. Assistant Public Defender, Cook County Public Defender’s Office; Negotiating Committee, 1987. Treasurer, Public Defender’s Union, 1987. Qualified Lead Counsel, Illinois Capital Litigation Bar, Appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court, 2002.