Atty. Mark C. Curran, Jr.
Mark Curran Work Address markcurranlaw@gmail.com Permanent Address 235 N. West St. 224-452-5389 1114 Dawes St.
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Mark C. Curran, Jr. is a Member based in Waukegan, Illinois, practicing at Mark C. Curran Jr. Attorney At Law. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on divorce, dui/dwi, drug crimes, child custody, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1990). Educated at Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1990) and Spring Hill College (B.S. Business, 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Lake County Bar Association. Serands clients in Waukegan, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mark Curran Work Address markcurranlaw@gmail.com Permanent Address 235 N. West St. 224-452-5389 1114 Dawes St. Waukegan, IL 60085 Attorney Libertyville, IL 60048 Expertise I have been recognized as one of the top trial lawyers in Illinois and I possess skills and expertise in many other areas including: public speaking, organizational management, project management and development, leadership, employee relations, human resources, marketing, budgeting, fundraising, writing, criminal investigations, and security management
- Experience Lake County, Illinois Sheriff 2006-2018 · Elected Sheriff for three terms · Achieved all Major National Accreditations · Under Budget for all 12 years as Sheriff · Managed over 500 employees and a $70 million budget. · Sheriff’s Office was transformed into one of the finest Sheriffs Office’s in the country Lake County, Illinois Interim Coroner 2011 · Transformed Coroners Office into a more professional Office Private Practice Law Office of Mark C. Curran Jr . 2002-2006 · Specialized in civil and criminal litigation · Selected by the Lake County Judiciary to serve as a Conflict Public Defender o Tried numerous murders and other high-profile cases · Served as a special counsel to Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) · Received highest rating in ethics and competency from Martindale Hubbell · Selected in 2007 by Super Lawyers as one of the top criminal defense lawyers in Illinois Assistant Illinois Attorney General 1998-2002 · Sexually Violent Person Bureau o Started new bureau titled Sexually Violent Person Bureau (SVP) o Helped draft the SVP Act o Tried the first two juries in Illinois under the SVP Act · Supervisor of Gang Crimes and Trials o Supervised fellow Assistant Attorney General’s throughout Illinois o Conducted statewide training for law enforcement throughout Illinois o Tried complex criminal cases throughout Illinois at the request of local States Attorney · General Law Bureau o Represented all state agencies in civil courts and administrative agencies Special Assistant United States Attorney 1999-2002 · Worked with federal law enforcement investigating and prosecuting criminal street gangs Assistant Lake County States Attorney 1990-1998 · Worked in traffic, misdemeanor, felony review, juvenile, narcotics, and felony trial divisions · Tried over 100 jury trials and hundreds of bench trials Adjunct Professor 1996-2006 COLUMBIA COLLEGE, Chicago, Illinois · Taught over 120 hours of college level classes in: criminal justice, political science, labor relations, business, and history Education Spring Hill College, Mobile, Alabama May 1985 Bachelor of Science in Business Administration o Member of Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity o Member of Rugby and Golf teams Chicago Kent-College of Law, Chicago, Illinois May 1990 Juris doctor Toast Masters International, Libertyville, Illinois 1990-1998 Competent Toast Master Status University of Houston, Houston Texas 1996 National College of District Attorney Career Prosecutor Academy Second City School of Improvisation, Chicago, Illinois 1994-1996 College of DuPage, Wheaton, Illinois2008 Suburban Law Enforcement Police Academy Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board, Springfield, Illinois 2008 New Chiefs Conference National Sheriffs Institute, Longmont, Colorado 2009 95th Session New Sheriffs Conference Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts2015 60th Session Senior Management Institute for Police Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 2016 390th Session School of Police Staff and Command, Milwaukee, Wisconsin FBI Academy, Quantico, Virginia 2017 76th Session Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Waukegan Illinois 2006-2018 Trained in all major functions of the Lake Sheriff’s office including corrections and highway patrol Community Activity (Past and Present) · Carmel Catholic High School Faith and Development Committee · Knights of Columbus
- Former Grand Knight · Libertyville little league baseball, basketball, and football coach · National Immigration forum · Illinois Sheriff’s Association · National Sheriff’s Association · Archdioceses of Chicago Vice Chairmen Committee of Immigration Affairs · Various Law Enforcement Boards · Radio Host WSFI Catholic Radio
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Mark C. Curran, Jr.'s Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark C. Curran, Jr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Mark C. Curran, Jr. is one of 29,976 dui/dwi attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dui/dwi attorneys in Illinois →
Mark C. Curran, Jr. is one of 6,966 drug crimes attorneys indexed nationally. Browse drug crimes attorneys in Illinois →
Mark C. Curran, Jr. is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Illinois →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Mark C. Curran, Jr. is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
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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 Waukegan 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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