Martin S. LaScola

Martin S. LaScola is a highly skilled criminal defense attorney with more than 25 years of experience. As Of Counsel at Gruzmark Law, Ltd., he provides dedicated representation in DUI, traffic violations, federal criminal matters, and complex criminal defense cases across Northern Illinois.

Martin earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Social Philosophy from Marquette University in 1996 and his Juris Doctorate from The John Marshall Law School in 1999. He began his legal career as an Assistant State’s Attorney in Cook County, where he prosecuted hundreds of criminal cases over nearly five years.

Since entering private practice in 2004, Martin has built a strong reputation for aggressive advocacy and trial success. He has defended clients in Cook, Lake, DuPage, Kane, and McHenry Counties, earning recognition for his strategic defense work and commitment to client outcomes.

Martin is licensed to practice in Illinois and the Federal Circuit Trial Bar. He has received numerous accolades, including being named a SuperLawyer in 2021 and earning the distinction of Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers for eight consecutive years.

Martin’s legal background includes criminal appeals, drug crimes, white collar offenses, civil rights violations, and serious traffic matters such as suspended licenses and DUI. He also brings extensive experience in personal injury litigation, providing holistic legal support to clients facing challenging legal issues.

At Gruzmark Law, Ltd., Martin S. LaScola combines prosecutorial insight with defense strategy to protect individuals’ rights at every stage of the legal process. His hands-on approach and direct client communication have made him a trusted legal ally throughout Chicagoland.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney at Law, Of Counsel, Gruzmark Law, Ltd.
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Member, Cook County Bar Association
• Member, Lake County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• John Marshall Law School in Chicago
  Juris Doctorate (JD)
• Marquette University
  BA in Political Science & Philosophy

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