Foutris Law Office, Ltd.
About Foutris Law Office, Ltd.
Foutris Law Office, Ltd. is a Chicago-based civil rights firm dedicated exclusively to representing victims of police abuse and government misconduct. Built on a foundational commitment to justice, the firm delivers aggressive advocacy and compassionate representation for individuals whose constitutional rights have been violated. From city neighborhoods to courts across northern Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin, the firm remains at the forefront of police misconduct litigation.
Foutris Law Office, Ltd. focuses on unlawful search and seizure, police shootings, excessive force, taser abuse, coerced confessions, false arrest, malicious prosecution, wrongful convictions, and deaths in custody. Additional litigation areas include police K-9 injuries and high-speed pursuit injuries. With a singular focus on civil rights law, the firm has recovered millions of dollars in compensation for clients and continues to challenge systemic injustice head-on.
Foutris Law Office, Ltd. drives results through strategic litigation, detailed preparation, and a readiness to take cases to trial. Unlike firms that shy away from courtroom battles, this firm embraces them. Verdicts include a $3,000,000 award in a recent case against the City of Chicago and countless others involving high-profile media coverage. Every case is treated with personalized care, legal precision, and a relentless pursuit of accountability.
Foutris Law Office, Ltd. is led by founding attorney Basileios “Bill” J. Foutris, whose firsthand experience with police overreach fuels his passion for advocacy. A graduate of Northwestern University and Loyola University Chicago School of Law, he has built a reputation for achieving success in challenging, high-stakes litigation. Known for trial strength, client dedication, and fearless legal strategy, the firm continues to serve as a powerful voice for justice in Chicago and beyond.
Practice Areas
- Coerced Confessions
- Excessive Force
- False Arrest
- Malicious Prosecution
- Police Misconduct
- Police Shootings
- Taser Abuse
- Police Pursuits
- Police K-9 Injuries
- Unlawful Search & Seizure
- Wrongful Convictions
- Wrongful Death
- Police Brutality
- Wrongful Death in Custody