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Atty. Scott Thomas Kamin

Atty. Scott Thomas Kamin

Scott Thomas Kamin is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, civil rights, drug crimes and 34 other areas of law. Scott received a B.A. degree from Occidental College in 1989, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Chicago Chicago 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Scott Thomas Kamin at a glance

Scott Thomas Kamin is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kamin Civil Rights Group. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, wrongful death, criminal defense, and federal crimes. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1995), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1995), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1996), and U.S. Supreme Court (1999). Educated at Drake University School of Law (J.D., 1994) and Occidental College (B.A. History, 1989). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Scott Thomas Kamin is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, civil rights, drug crimes and 34 other areas of law
  • Scott received a B.A. degree from Occidental College in 1989, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Scott practices at Kamin Civil Rights Group in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Scott Thomas Kamin's Areas of Practice

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

DUI / DWI Defense

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Drug Crimes

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Wrongful Death

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Criminal Defense

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Federal Crimes

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Scott Thomas Kamin

Where is Scott Thomas Kamin's law office located?
Scott Thomas Kamin's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Kamin Civil Rights Group. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott Thomas Kamin handle?
Scott Thomas Kamin focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, wrongful death, criminal defense, federal crimes. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Scott Thomas Kamin practiced law?
Scott Thomas Kamin has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Scott Thomas Kamin go to law school?
Scott Thomas Kamin earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A. History, 1989).
How can I contact Scott Thomas Kamin for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Drake University School of Law
- 1994
B.A. History
Occidental College
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1999

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