Atty. Craig Daniel Tobin
Craig Tobin has been voted, by his peers to "The Best Lawyers in America," "Leading Lawyers" and "Leading American Lawyers." His impressive trial successes in precedent-setting civil and criminal cases is why he is recognized nationally as one of the best trial lawyers in America. Tobin has guided numerous clients through cases which attract intensive media coverage and have changed or defined the law.
Products Liability & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 46+ Years Experience
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About Craig Daniel Tobin at a Glance
Craig Daniel Tobin is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Tobin & Muñoz, L.L.C.. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on contracts, discrimination, sexual harassment, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois (1980) and Illinois (1980). Educated at Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1980) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Craig Daniel Tobin
- Craig Tobin has been voted, by his peers to "The Best Lawyers in America," "Leading Lawyers" and "Leading American Lawyers
- His impressive trial successes in precedent-setting civil and criminal cases is why he is recognized nationally as one of the best trial lawyers in America
- Tobin has guided numerous clients through cases which attract intensive media coverage and have changed or defined the law
- Tobin began his career in the Cook County Public Defender's Office on the Murder Task Force
- He tried numerous capital cases, and achieved an unprecedented number of acquittals in high profile cases
- Mr. Tobin is an instructor and faculty member for the National Institute of Trial Advocacy (NITA)
- NITA is a premier provider of trial skills, training seminars and litigation-related publications for attorneys
- He has given numerous lectures on the art of cross-examination and closing arguments
- Tobin founded Craig D. Tobin & Associates in 1985 when he left the Homicide Task Force of the Cook County Public Defender's Office
- He was joined by the late Honorable Robert J. Collins (1911 - 1997)
- For over 25 years, Judge Collins sat as a felony court judge and also heard complex civil litigation
- Prior to becoming a judge, Judge Collins was a well respected attorney who was the 1st Assistant United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois and an Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of Chicago
- Judge Collins argued landmark cases on behalf of the city before the Illinois and US Supreme Court
- Judge Collins was called by bar associations and the Chicago Tribune "the standard by which all other judges are to be measured
- Craig Tobin is regularly featured in publications including the Chicago Tribune and American Bar Journal
- He graduated from Chicago Kent College of Law in 1980 with high honors and the University of Illinois/Chicago in 1976 with honors
- He is a member of Illinois State Bar Association and the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA)
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- LaPreferida Representative Clients • Near North Insurance Brokerage • Jeremiah Mearday • Demarco Alexander Classes/Seminars • Instructor, National Institute for Trial Advocacy, 1989 - 1994 • Lecturer, The Art of Cross-Examination, Training Seminar, Cook County Public Defender, 1992 • Speaker, Illinois Continuing Legal Education, 1989 • Cross-Examination and Closing Arguments, Illinois Public Defenders Association, 1987 • Lecturer, Effective Closing Arguments, Cook County Public Defender's Office, 1983 Honors and Awards • Selected to Illinois Super Lawyers , 2006 - 2017 • Super Lawyers Illinois Top 100, 2009 and 2010 • National Trial Lawyers Top 100 • National Association of Distinguished Council Top 1% • Best Lawyers in America • Leading Lawyers • Leading American Lawyers • Legal Leaders Highest Ethical and Legal Ability, 1995 - 2016 • Fellow and State Co-Chair for Litigation Council of America • Law Bulletin Publishing Company's Leading Lawyers for Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights, and Commercial Litigation Professional Associations and Memberships • National Institute for Trial Advocacy, Faculty Member, 1989 - 1996 • Chicago Bar Association, Member • Illinois State Bar Association, Member • American Bar Association, Member Past Employment Positions • Cook County Public Defender's Office, Homicide Task Force, Trial Attorney, 1982 - 1985 • Cook County Public Defender's Office, Felony Division, Trial Attorney, 1980 - 1982
Practice Areas Explained
Craig Daniel Tobin's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Craig Daniel Tobin handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Contracts in Chicago
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Workplace Discrimination in Chicago
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Sexual Harassment in Chicago
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Medical Malpractice in Chicago
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Wrongful Death 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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Craig Daniel Tobin
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 Craig Daniel Tobin's practice in the field of contracts, discrimination, sexual harassment, medical malpractice, and wrongful death.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Craig Daniel Tobin brings 46+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois and Illinois, Craig Daniel Tobin can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering contracts, discrimination, and sexual harassment, Craig Daniel Tobin 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 Craig Daniel Tobin 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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Common Legal Issues Craig Daniel Tobin Handles in Chicago
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