Atty. Denise Vaughn
Denise Vaughn is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Denise, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026.
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Denise Vaughn is a criminal defense and white collar attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Educated at University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., 2021). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Denise Vaughn is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Denise, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Denise is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Why local counsel matters in Illinois
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 andnue, 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.
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