Atty. Patrick Brady
Patrick Brady is a former Lake County prosecutor and a graduate of Chicago‑Kent College of Law. He has served at two prestigious law firms and with the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office, gaining substantial trial experience both as a prosecutor and as defense counsel in counties across northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Gurnee, IL · 10+ Years Experience
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About Patrick Brady at a Glance
Patrick Brady is a Member based in Gurnee, Illinois, practicing at Brady Cole Trial Lawyers. They have 10+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2016. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, white collar, and sex crimes. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2016) and Wisconsin (2016). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology (J.D., 2016). Serves clients in Gurnee, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick Brady
- Patrick Brady is a former Lake County prosecutor and a graduate of Chicago‑Kent College of Law
- He has served at two prestigious law firms and with the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office, gaining substantial trial experience both as a prosecutor and as defense counsel in counties across northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin
- Patrick approaches every matter collaboratively, discussing cases thoroughly with clients to develop an aggressive, well‑prepared strategy designed to achieve the best possible outcome for individuals and families
- He represents clients against government actions, insurance companies, and other adversaries, and is committed to protecting clients’ rights at every stage of a case
- Honors include The National Trial Lawyers’ Top 40 Under 40 (2024, 2025)
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Patrick Brady's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick Brady handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Gurnee.
DUI / DWI Defense in Gurnee
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Drug Crimes in Gurnee
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Criminal Defense in Gurnee
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White Collar Crimes in Gurnee
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Gurnee
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 Gurnee 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.
Gurnee Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Gurnee-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 Gurnee Choose Patrick Brady
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 Patrick Brady's practice in the field of dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, white collar, and sex crimes.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Patrick Brady brings 10+ 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 Illinois and Wisconsin, Patrick Brady can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, drug crimes, and criminal defense, Patrick Brady can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Gurnee
A Gurnee-based practice means Patrick Brady 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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