Beau B. Brindley

Beau B. Brindley is the founder and lead trial attorney at his Chicago-based firm, where he defends clients in complex criminal cases nationwide. With two decades of courtroom experience, Brindley is known for his aggressive style and success in high-stakes federal and state trials. He has argued before the United States Supreme Court and handled serious criminal defense cases in jurisdictions across the country.

Brindley earned his J.D. from the University of Iowa College of Law in 2004, graduating in the top 10% of his class and serving on Law Review. He earned his B.A. from the University of Iowa in 2001. While in law school, he won back-to-back national mock trial championships and later coached teams to national titles. He received the Reynoldson Award for Mock Trial Coach of the Year.

Brindley focuses on white collar crime, violent crime, juvenile law, traffic offenses, and general criminal defense. His early victories included a full acquittal on all counts in only his second federal jury trial, followed by multiple wins and hung juries that set him apart as a rising star in criminal defense.

Licensed to practice in Illinois since 2004, Brindley is a nationally recognized criminal defense attorney with extensive experience in complex cases involving fraud, conspiracy, public corruption, and violent crimes. He represents clients across the United States and is known for his trial‑focused strategy, preparing every case for the courtroom from day one.

Described by peers as one of the most dynamic litigators in federal criminal defense, Beau B. Brindley is respected by clients and admired by the defense bar for his courtroom skill, strategic thinking, and refusal to back down in the face of government pressure.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, The Law Offices of Beau B. Brindley

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• University of Iowa College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Iowa
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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