Adam J. Sheppard

Adam J. Sheppard is a highly respected criminal defense attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. As a key attorney at Sheppard Law Firm, P.C., he focuses on defending individuals in both state and federal criminal cases. His practice covers many legal areas, including white-collar crimes, fraud, internet-related offenses, sex offenses, drug charges, and homicide cases.

Mr. Sheppard has been repeatedly recognized as a Super Lawyer in the areas of white-collar criminal defense and general criminal defense, a distinction given to only 2.5% of attorneys in Illinois. He has also been named an Emerging Lawyer by Leading Lawyers Magazine, an honor reserved for only 2% of attorneys under the age of 40.

Mr. Sheppard earned his J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology in 2005. During law school, he received several honors, including the Merit-Award Scholarship, CALI Award for Excellence in Futures-Commodities Regulations, and recognition as a Dean’s List honoree. He was also a finalist in the Charles Evans Hughes Oral Advocacy Competition. Prior to law school, he attended the University of Colorado, Boulder, in 2002, where he was a Dean’s List Honoree.

Mr. Sheppard has helped countless individuals facing serious criminal charges throughout his career. His work includes defending clients against mandatory minimum sentencing laws, protecting constitutional rights in search and seizure cases, and handling high-profile cases that have received national media attention. His deep knowledge of DNA forensic science and cyber-related crimes has allowed him to craft strong defense strategies in complex cases.

Adam J. Sheppard is admitted to practice in Illinois, multiple U.S. District Courts, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court. He is actively involved in the Chicago Bar Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and Illinois Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He also serves on the editorial board of the Chicago Bar Association and regularly publishes legal articles. His dedication to justice and strong legal strategies make him a trusted advocate for clients facing criminal charges.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Sheppard Law Firm, P.C.
• Executive Council Member, Chicago Bar Association
• Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, Illinois Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Decalogue Society of Lawyer

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Colorado
  Bachelor’s degree

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