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Dziedziak & Marcus - Illinois Trial Lawyers - Wrongful Death - Drug Crimes

The Chicago trial attorneys of Dziedziak & Marcus have decades of personal injury and criminal defense experience, but we have never lost sight of the values of client service. While investigating an accident compensation claim, we make sure that your family has what it needs to handle the demands of daily living, as well as the strains of a civil trial. For more specific information about our experience and our approach to client service, contact us in Chicago.

Personal Injury Help Centered on Your Well-Being

Illinois fatal accident attorney John Dziedziak has been litigating personal injury and wrongful death cases for 25 years. He takes special pride in his ability to get the investigation of an accident scene underway immediately, and frequently obtains critical facts and access to witnesses that the insurance investigators overlooked. With his clients, however, he takes his time. He makes sure that you have a clear understanding of the challenges and opportunities that underlie every legal or strategic decision that he presents to you.

From botched LASIK surgery and workplace accidents, to severe brain injury or wrongful death claims, Dziedziak & Marcus is prepared to take on property owners, doctors, insurance companies, and other responsible parties on your behalf. Our wealth of experience and commitment to holding those accountable for your injuries, while protecting your rights and interests, can help you find the fair compensation that you will need to move on in life following a devastating injury or loss.

Protect Your Rights with an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney

Chicago criminal defense lawyer James Marcus has represented persons accused of state and federal crimes for 30 years, but before that he had a successful career as a federal prosecutor. On several occasions, he was selected by the U.S. Justice Department to serve as a Special Prosecutor on especially sensitive matters around the country. He has also recently appeared on the Canadian Broadcasting Company (CBC) as a legal commentator, as well as numerous times on local broadcast TV. He also emphasizes a fast response in his approach to client service, and he does some of his best work before his client has even been indicted.

A criminal conviction can have life-altering consequences that few can overcome. A criminal record or registration as a sex offender can make find a home, job or meaningful life difficult for years to come. At Dziedziak and Marcus, we offer our clients extensive criminal defense expertise to help them avoid jail or prison, and a lifetime of social stigma. We are available to protect your rights in complex criminal cases, including:

Our depth of experience handling criminal cases in Illinois and across the nation at the federal court level can help you preserve your freedom and your reputation.

Find the Experience and Attentive Service You Deserve

Dziedziak & Marcus has developed a reputation for exemplary legal representation in the Chicago area, across Illinois and beyond. Whether we are providing legal commentary to the CBC, being interviewed by major broadcast networks on high-profile cases, or fighting hard to protect the rights of everyday citizen, we pride ourselves on serving clients with the highest degree of professionalism, integrity and dedication to justice.

When you face an uncertain future due to a catastrophic injury or federal charges in a methamphetamine bust, our personal injury or criminal defense attorneys are ready to put their extensive knowledge and litigation skills to work for you.

For further information about all of the legal services we offer, visit our Practice Areas page, or better yet, give us a call in Chicago at 312-443-5600. We'll be happy to tell you more about how we can help you resolve your legal concerns.


The Chicago law firm of Dziedziak & Marcus, P.C., represents personal injury plaintiffs and persons accused of crimes. Illinois fatal accident attorney John F. Dziedziak serves clients in LASIK eye surgery malpractice cases, auto accidents, construction accidents, premises liability cases, catastrophic accidents, and wrongful death cases. Chicago criminal defense lawyer James I. Marcus represents persons facing state or federal criminal charges in grand jury proceedings, white-collar crimes, drug offenses, Internet crimes, and sex crimes. The firm serves personal injury clients in Illinois, including Lake County, Will County, Cook County, Chicago, Joliet, Waukegan, Evanston, Arlington Heights, Berwyn, Cicero, Skokie, Palatine, Oak Park, Oak Lawn, Naperville, Lake Forest, Aurora, Peoria, Rockford, Champagne, East St. Louis, and Springfield, Illinois. Our criminal practice also serves clients nationally - in Florida in cities such as Miami, Orlando, and West Palm Beach - and in Las Vegas, Nevada.