Thomas C Brandstrader, Attorney at Law

Specialties

Thomas C. Brandstrader, Attorney at Law has vast experience defending people. Our team of Chicago, IL Attorneys is dedicated to finding the best solution for your case.

History

Established in 1984.

Thomas C. Brandstrader, 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, their highest attorney rating, every year since 2003.

Meet the Business Owner

Thomas B.

Business Owner

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. 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