Atty. Brigid McCarthy
Brigid McCarthy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Brigid, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2025.
Criminal Defense: White-Collar Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL
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About Brigid McCarthy at a Glance
Brigid McCarthy is a criminal defense and white collar attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at McDermott Will & Schulte. Educated at Northwestern University (—, 2018). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Brigid McCarthy
- Brigid McCarthy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Brigid, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2025
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brigid is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brigid McCarthy handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Criminal Defense in Chicago
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White Collar Crimes in Chicago
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Chicago Choose Brigid McCarthy
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Brigid McCarthy's practice in the field of criminal defense and white collar.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense and white collar, Brigid McCarthy can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Brigid McCarthy attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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