Basileios “Bill” J. Foutris

Basileios “Bill” J. Foutris is a nationally recognized civil rights attorney with a proven track record of success in police misconduct litigation. As the founder of Foutris Law Office, Ltd., Bill has dedicated more than two decades exclusively to fighting for individuals whose rights have been violated by law enforcement. His relentless pursuit of justice has resulted in millions of dollars in compensation for clients and landmark trial victories in both state and federal courts.

A native of Chicago, Bill’s passion for civil rights is rooted in his own life experience—having had his rights violated during a traffic stop as a teenager. This formative encounter fuels his commitment to holding law enforcement accountable. Bill has become a fierce advocate for victims of wrongful death, police shootings, excessive force, illegal searches, false arrests, malicious prosecution, and coerced confessions.

Bill earned his B.A. from Northwestern University in 1997 and his J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 2000. He is admitted to practice in Illinois, multiple federal district courts across Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. His knowledge of complex police misconduct cases has made him a trusted figure among clients and legal peers, so much so that even defense attorneys refer cases to him.

The media regularly turns to Basileios “Bill” J. Foutris for insight on high-profile police misconduct and civil rights cases, and his work has been featured in local, national, and international news outlets. In addition to his litigation experience, he is a trusted legal educator who trains other attorneys on how to effectively prosecute civil rights and police brutality claims.

Whether fighting for families grieving a police shooting or standing up for those falsely arrested, Bill brings skill, compassion, and fierce determination to every case—turning his clients’ search for justice into meaningful victories.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Foutris Law Office, Ltd.
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• Loyola University Chicago School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Northwestern University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  

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