FEDERMAN & FEDERMAN
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Specializing in CRIMINAL DEFENSE
LITIGATION
Irving Federman began his career as a Cook County prosecutor from 1976 to 1981, where he handled a wide range of criminal cases, including homicides and serious felony offenses. Since 1981, he has dedicated himself exclusively to criminal defense in Illinois. With over 40 years of experience, he has successfully defended hundreds of trials, including more than 75 jury trials, achieving over 25 acquittals in first-degree murder cases alone.
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Leah Federman has over 10 years of experience as a criminal defense attorney in Illinois. Like her father, she has litigated ​many trials, conducted countless hearings, investigated rigorously, and negotiated when appropriate to achieve the best outcomes possible in criminal matters. Her extensive expertise and commitment to justice make her a formidable advocate for her clients.
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NOTABLE RESULTS
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2022, Houlden - Finding of not guilty on all charges in a First Degree Murder and Attempt Murder jury trial in the courtroom of Judge Kevin Cunningham
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2018, Delarosa - Finding of Not Guilty on all charges in a First Degree Murder jury trial in the courtroom of Judge Thomas Gainer
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2018, Rico - Finding of Not Guilty on Attempt First Degree Murder in the courtroom of Judge Thomas Byrne
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2017, Blackmon - Motion for New Trial granted, First Degree Murder charge dismissed, defendant released in courtroom of Judge Thomas Byrne
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2016, Ortiz - Finding Not Guilty on all charges in Attempt First Degree Murder trial in the courtroom of Judge Carol Howard
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2016, Clark - Finding of Not Guilty on all charges in a First Degree Murder trial in the courtroom of Judge William Hooks
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2016, Price- Finding of Not Guilty on all charges in Armed Robbery trial courtroom of Judge Neera Walsh
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2014, Johnson - Finding of Not Guilty on all charges in an Armed Habitual Criminal jury trial in the courtroom of Judge William Kunkle
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2012, Dada - Finding of Not Guilty on all charges in an Armed Robbery jury trial in the courtroom of Judge Michael Brown
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