Damon M. Cheronis

Damon M. Cheronis is a highly accomplished criminal defense attorney and partner at Cheronis & Parente LLC. With extensive experience in complex criminal litigation, he represents clients in high-stakes cases at both the trial and appellate levels. His practice focuses on defending individuals in federal and state courts, handling various criminal charges, including white-collar crimes, drug offenses, and violent crimes.

Damon earned his J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, in 2002, graduating with honors and serving on Law Review. He also holds a B.A. in History from Eastern Illinois University, graduating cum laude in 1999.

Admitted to practice in Illinois, Damon is also licensed in multiple federal jurisdictions, including the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th and 8th Circuits, and the United States Supreme Court. His broad appellate experience allows him to advocate for clients at the highest levels of the legal system.

Damon M. Cheronis is a nationally recognized trial attorney known for his courtroom skill and strategic defense work. He has been named a Super Lawyer every year from 2017–2019, after first being honored as a Rising Star from 2008–2010. Damon has been selected among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers and listed in America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators. He is also recognized as a Leading Lawyer in Criminal Defense and holds a 10.0 “Superb” peer review rating on Avvo.

An active member of the legal community, Damon serves as Co-Chair of the Chicago Bar Association’s YLS Criminal Justice Section and is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. With a reputation for aggressive defense strategies and exceptional courtroom advocacy, he remains a trusted advocate for clients facing serious legal challenges.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner, Cheronis & Parente LLC
• Co-Chair YLS Criminal Justice Section, Chicago Bar Association
• Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Eastern Illinois University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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