Atty. Steven Grimes
Steven Grimes is a lawyer practicing antitrust & competition, litigation, antitrust litigation and 11 other areas of law. Steven received a B.S. degree from Miami University in 2001, and has been licensed for 21 years.
Antitrust & Competition & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 21+ Years Experience
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About Steven Grimes at a Glance
Steven Grimes is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Winston & Strawn LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, class action, white collar, and securities. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2005) and Ohio (2025). Educated at Cornell University Law School (J.D., 2005) and Miami University (B.S. Organizational, 2001). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Steven Grimes
- Steven Grimes is a lawyer practicing antitrust & competition, litigation, antitrust litigation and 11 other areas of law
- Steven received a B.S. degree from Miami University in 2001, and has been licensed for 21 years
- Steven practices at Winston & Strawn LLP in Chicago, IL
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Steven Grimes's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven Grimes handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
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Class Action in Chicago
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White Collar Crimes in Chicago
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
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 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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Steven Grimes
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 Steven Grimes's practice in the field of criminal defense, business, class action, white collar, and securities.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Steven Grimes brings 21+ 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 Ohio, Steven Grimes can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, business, and class action, Steven Grimes can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Steven Grimes 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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Common Legal Issues Steven Grimes Handles in Chicago
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