Paul W. Plotnick

Paul W. Plotnick is a Skokie, Illinois attorney whose practice includes criminal law, DUI, felonies, family law, divorce, real estate, real estate litigation, business law, corporate law, personal injury, and related civil matters. He established his firm in 1979 after earlier work as a Chicago Public School teacher and an Assistant Public Defender. His career has included substantial courtroom work, including jury trials in serious criminal cases.

Paul earned a B.A. from Southern Illinois University in 1969 and a J.D. from DePaul University College of Law in 1974. His professional background also includes certification as a school teacher and experience as a real estate broker. That combination of legal, educational, and real estate experience supports a broad practice involving criminal defense, property disputes, business matters, family cases, and litigation where practical knowledge of transactions and courtroom procedure can intersect.

Paul has tried jury cases involving serious criminal charges, including murder, and has continued to handle criminal defense matters alongside civil and transactional work. His practice covers DUI charges, felonies, divorce and family disputes, real estate transactions and litigation, business issues, and personal injury claims. He is admitted in Illinois and before federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, the Seventh Circuit, the Northern District of Illinois, and the U.S. Tax Court.

Paul W. Plotnick has maintained a private law practice in Skokie for decades and participates in professional bar organizations. His background as a public defender, teacher, real estate broker, and trial lawyer gives him experience across legal settings that range from criminal courtrooms to real estate and business matters. He continues to represent clients facing disputes, charges, transactions, and family-related legal issues that require both procedural knowledge and practical case management.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Paul W. Plotnick, Attorney At Law
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Arbitrator, Circuit Court of Cook County
• Member, North Suburban Bar Association
• Member, Chicago Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Hearing Officer, IL Sec’y of State
• Former Board Member, Midwest Federation of Men’s Clubs
• Past President, Beth Hillel Men’s Club
• Past Member, Congregation Board
• Associate, Hadassah
• Member, American Legion

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• DePaul University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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