Atty. Maria Augustus

Atty. Maria Augustus

Maria Augustus is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, criminal defense, appeals and 2 other areas of law. Maria has been licensed for 27 years.

Chicago Chicago 27 yrs experience 27 year
Call (312) 219-2643 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Maria Augustus at a glance

Maria Augustus is a formation, criminal defense, government, and appellate attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1999), California (2008), and Texas (2010). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Maria Augustus is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, criminal defense, appeals and 2 other areas of law
  • Maria has been licensed for 27 years
  • Maria practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Maria Augustus's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

Maria Augustus is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Illinois →

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.

Maria Augustus is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Illinois →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Maria Augustus is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Illinois →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Maria Augustus is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Illinois →

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.

Looking for additional Illinois attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Chicago or all attorneys in Illinois.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Maria Augustus

Where is Maria Augustus's law office located?
Maria Augustus's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Maria Augustus handle?
Maria Augustus focuses on formation, criminal defense, government, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Maria Augustus practiced law?
Maria Augustus has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
How can I contact Maria Augustus for a consultation?
You can contact Maria Augustus directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1999
California
Admitted: 2008
Texas
Admitted: 2010

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.