Michael T. Norris has practiced law since 1971 and is admitted in Illinois, the U.S. District Court Central and Northern Districts of Illinois, the U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, the U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin, the U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court. He has been recognized for his work with criminal defendants in numerous newspaper articles and in a television docudrama. Part of his success comes from his experience as an Attorney at the Cook County State's Attorney's Office, giving him unique insight into the workings of the prosecution. In addition to a career as an attorney, Mr. Norris has worked as a High School Teacher in Oak Park, Illinois.

Mr. Norris obtained his Juris Doctor from DePaul University College of Law. He also has a Bachelor's Degree in English from DePaul.

Areas Of Practice:
Criminal Fraud
DUI/DWI
Drug Violations
Federal
Felonies
Grand Jury Proceedings
Juvenile Crimes
Misdemeanor
Parole & Probation
Prosecution
RICO Act
Sex Offenses
Traffic Violations
White Collar Crimes

Litigation Percentage:
100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions:
Illinois, 1971
U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois
U.S. District Court District of Minnesota
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin, 1990
U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 1971
U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 1991
U.S. Supreme Court, 1980

Education:
DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois, 1971
J.D.

DePaul University, Chicago, IL, USA
B.A.
Major: English

Honors and Awards:
DePaul University Basketball Hall of Fame, 1992

Past Employment Positions:
Fenwick High School, Oak Park, Illinois, Teacher, 1967 - 1971

Cook County States's Attorney, Attorney, 1972 - 1977

Birth Information:
1944, Chicago , Illinois, United States of America