Atty. Mara Gendon Adelman

Atty. Mara Gendon Adelman

Mara Gendon Adelman is a lawyer practicing criminal defense. Mara has been licensed for 15 years.

Chicago Chicago 15 yrs experience 15 year
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About Mara Gendon Adelman at a glance

Mara Gendon Adelman is a criminal defense attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2011). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Mara Gendon Adelman is a lawyer practicing criminal defense
  • Mara has been licensed for 15 years
  • Mara practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Mara Gendon Adelman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mara Gendon Adelman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Jurisdictional Context

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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Where is Mara Gendon Adelman's law office located?
Mara Gendon Adelman's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mara Gendon Adelman handle?
Mara Gendon Adelman focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Mara Gendon Adelman practiced law?
Mara Gendon Adelman has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
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Practice Areas

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2011

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