Business Details
48 Years
experience
Trusted Illinois Criminal Defense & Civil Litigation Attorneys
Established by a retired Judge with decades of courtroom experience, Sam L Amirante & Associates specializes in criminal and civil litigation. Our firm combines rigorous legal expertise with a dedication to protecting client rights across state and federal jurisdictions. With over 100 years of collective experience, we handle complex cases in areas including medical malpractice, domestic violence, DUI defense, and homicide, offering personalized representation tailored to each client's needs.Our attorneys have earned recognition from peers and institutions like Avvo for their trial proficiency and ethical standards. We serve Illinois clients while providing nationwide representation for federal cases, prioritizing transparency, compassion, and results-driven advocacy.
Services
Criminal Defense
DUI Representation
Medical Malpractice
Domestic Violence
Murder Defense
Civil Litigation
Personal Injury
Sexual Crimes Defense
Wrongful Death Claims
Federal Court Representation
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of courtroom experience across state and federal jurisdictions
- Our attorneys combine trial proficiency with personalized client advocacy
- We maintain 100% loyalty to clients throughout complex legal proceedings
- We are recognized by Avvo as a top-rated legal service provider
- Our team includes a former judge with national trial expertise
Associations and certifications
- Avvo 10.0-rated Law Firm
What people say
Very professional
Top-rated lawyer
Efficient team
Dedicated advocates
Excellent negotiator
Services
Criminal Defense
Our team provides aggressive defense strategies for felony and misdemeanor charges including assault, sex crimes, and federal offenses. With former prosecutorial experience and decades of courtroom practice, we challenge evidence and protect client rights from arrest through trial. Our attorneys have secured dismissals in complex cases involving DUI, domestic violence, and homicide charges.
Medical Malpractice
We represent plaintiffs injured by medical negligence including surgical errors, misdiagnosis, and birth injuries. Our attorneys work with medical experts to prove healthcare provider liability and secure compensation for medical costs, pain, and lost wages. We handle cases involving hospitals, physicians, and ER treatment failures across Illinois.
DUI Representation
Specializing in Illinois DUI defense, we challenge breath test results and license suspensions while negotiating reduced charges. Our firm has secured numerous dismissals where clients failed chemical tests. We protect driving privileges and minimize employment impacts through strategic court challenges and plea negotiations.
Domestic Violence
We defend against false or exaggerated domestic violence allegations while protecting family relationships. Our attorneys challenge protective orders and negotiate alternatives to incarceration. With expertise handling complex custody implications, we advocate for clients facing marital, dating, or cohabitation-related charges under Illinois' strict domestic violence statutes.
Murder Defense
Our firm defends against capital offenses including first-degree murder and vehicular manslaughter. We develop comprehensive defense strategies against media pressure and prosecutorial bias. With experience handling high-profile trials, we challenge questionable evidence and secure reduced charges for clients facing life-altering penalties in homicide cases.
People
Sam L. Amirante
Attorney/Retired Judge
Retired Circuit Court Judge with 13 years on Cook County's bench and 40+ years legal experience. Served as Marine Corps Platoon Leader and authored Illinois' Missing Child Act. Handles complex criminal and civil litigation nationwide.
Daniel P. Nikolic Sr.
Trial Attorney
Chicago native with extensive trial experience in criminal defense cases. Focuses on DUI, assault, and felony prosecutions. Provides aggressive representation with deep understanding of Cook County court procedures.
Questions
What practice areas do you specialize in?
We specialize in criminal defense (DUI, murder, domestic violence), civil litigation, medical malpractice, and personal injury cases across Illinois and federal jurisdictions.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes, after an initial retainer we offer automated weekly or monthly payment plans for ongoing legal representation.
Can you handle out-of-state cases?
Yes, our attorneys represent clients nationwide in federal matters and have litigated cases in Wisconsin, California, Indiana, and Washington.
How are virtual consultations conducted?
We offer secure Zoom or FaceTime appointments for health-conscious clients or those residing outside Illinois.
What experience does the firm have in murder cases?
Our team has decades of homicide defense experience, including high-profile murder trials and federal manslaughter cases with proven track records of charge reductions.
