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Raymond G. Wigell

BioFor over 43 years Raymond Wigell has won cases that other lawyers said were impossible to win. He has a reputation of determination, developing all available options for his clients, fighting for the best outcome. Wigell describes the importance of protecting and defending their presumption of innocence. Raymond explains “It’s not what the FBI or the Police are saying you did; it’s what the Government can prove beyond a reasonable doubt.”
 The firm’s holistic team approach maximizes a person’s defense options.  The lawyers at Wigell Law Group will listen. Wigell Law Group also provides foreign language translators that are available to help. Call Wigell Law Group after you have spoken to other lawyers, for a second or third opinion.  The differences that sets Wigell Law Group apart are aggressive, creative, winning defense strategies. Raymond and his team represent investigations and charges regarding: Cyber Crimes, Sex crimes, Internet crimes, Sex Trafficking,Sexual Abuse or Assault, Cyber Stalking, Grooming, Solicitation of a Minor, Prostitution, Solicitation of a Prostitute, Mail Fraud, Wire Fraud, Insurance Fraud, Health Care Fraud, Medicare Fraud, Medicaid Fraud, Income Tax Fraud, Income Tax Evasion, Financial Loan Fraud, Forgery, Theft, Possession of Controlled Substances, Possession with intent to distribute Drugs, Possession of Synthetic Drugs, Possession of “Club” “Designer” Drugs, Criminal Drug Conspiracy, Possession of weapons, Money Laundering/White Collar crimes and Violent crimes.

Federal Courts: Raymond has represented clients in many Federal district courts including: the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, the Federal District Court for the Central District of Illinois, Federal District Court for the Northern District of Indiana.  Raymond is available to represent clients in other Federal district courts upon request.Illinois Courts: Raymond has appeared and represented clients in 34+ of the 102 Illinois counties. He currently represent clients in Cook County, Will County, DuPage County, Kankakee County, Ogle County, LaSalle County and Grundy County, Illinois.
EducationUniversity of Illinois, B.A., 1971John Marshall Law School 1972-1975DePaul University College of Law 1991
MembershipsLawyers of Distinction, America’s Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers,
Illinois State Bar Association,
Member,National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers,
Member, Illinois Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers,
Member, Assoc. of Federal Defense Attorneys, Member, University of Illinois Alumni Association, Lifetime Member, Catholic Lawyers Guild-Chicago Military Service United States Navy 1971-1977 Honorable Discharge
Volunteer WorkAttorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court of IllinoisMember/Chairperson – Inquiry Panel 1985-1990Member/Chairperson – Hearing Panel 1990-1996DePaul University, College of Law, Center for Justice in Capital Cases, Board Member 2006-2014
Work Experience Practicing Law from Nov. 1975-2019 (43 years)
Clinical Professor at Depaul University College of Law(Law Offices of Raymond G. Wigell, Ltd., 1978- to date
Focus: Illinois & Federal Criminal Defense & International Business-Public Defender of Cook County, Trial Attorney 1976-1978-Private Practice 1975-1976 )

Links to other profilesLinked in-https://www.linkedin.com/in/raymond-g-wigell-250b52111/
Twitter-https://twitter.com/RGWreLAWFacebook-https://www.facebook.com/raymond.wigell.7
IG-https://www.instagram.com/rwigell/
Bar AdmissionsState of Illinois Supreme Court, 11/13/1975
State of Illinois Capital Litigation Trial Bar,
Certified Lead Counsel, U.S. District Court Northern District Illinois, General Bar, 11/26/1975;
Trial Bar, 11/27/1984
U.S. District Court Central District Illinois, 01/31/2007
U.S. District Court Southern District Illinois, 02/19/2007
U.S. District Court Northern District Indiana, 10/30/2002
U.S. Court of Appeals Seventh Circuit -10/3/1978
Supreme Court of the United States of America, 02/26/1979
Other Notable Achievements Representative Continuing Legal Education USSC, Federal Sentencing Guidelines National Seminar,  2001, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013
Clarence Darrow Death Penalty Defense College, DePaul Univ., College of Law Participant-2007; Faculty/Group Leader-2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014

JurisdictionsFederal Criminal Defense, Illinois Criminal Defense, International Criminal Defense- Federal-Illinois: Northern District, Central District, Southern District Federal Courts in Illinois Federal-Indiana: Northern District Court
Practice Areas Cyber Crimes, Sex Crimes, Violent Crimes, Drug Crimes, White Collar, CrimesFederal, Crimes(see bio for full list)
Links to other profilesLinked in-https://www.linkedin.com/company/19002308/admin/
Twitter-https://twitter.com/WigellLawGroupFacebook-https://www.facebook.com/WigellLawGroup/
IG-https://www.instagram.com/wigelllawgroup/
Websitehttps://wigellcriminaldefense.com/

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