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James I. Marcus 
Chicago, Illinois
Partner
phone 312-443-5600
fax 312-443-5601
email Email Me

Chicago criminal trial lawyer James I. Marcus had a distinguished career as a federal prosecutor before turning to private criminal defense. He's an Illinois SuperLawyer. Early in his career, he served in the prestigious Honors Program of the U.S. Justice Department, and also served in various federal jurisdictions thouhout the United States. He now applies his understanding of grand jury proceedings for the benefit of his criminal defense clients.

Mr. Marcus has served as a legal commentator for Telemundo and has appeared on Korean, Australian and local broadcast stations on several occasions.

Litigation Percentage:
80% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions:
Illinois
U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia
U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois
U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois
U.S. District Court Western District of Kentucky
U.S. Court of Appeals District of Columbia Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Tax Court
Education:
Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Chicago, Illinois
J.D.


University of Illinois, Champaign, Illinois
B.A.


Representative Clients:
National banks
Corporation
Municipalities
Corporate officers and politicians charged with criminal offenses
High profile individuals
Major real estate development companies under investigation for fraud
Individuals under investigation by the U. S. Attorneys office
References:
Chase Bank
Seigle Lumber
Swedish Trade Commission
British Consul General of Chicago
Honors and Awards:
Honors Program, U.S. Department of Justice


Past Employment Positions:
Williams & Marcus, Ltd., Partner


Law Offices of James I. Marcus, Sole Practitioner


Northern District of Illinois, Assistant United States Attorney


United States Department of Justice, Washington, D.C., Trial Attorney


State of Illinois, Assistant Attorney General


United States Army, Captain


United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Special Assistant


United States Attorney for the District of Colorado, Special Assistant


United States Attorney for the Western District of Kentucky, Special Assistant


United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, Special Assistant


Governor of the State of Illinois for Extradition, Special Counsel


Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission a Hearing Board, Commissioner


Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission - Inquiry Board, Commissioner


Illinois Department of Public Health, Administrative Law Judge