Lawyer Michael B. Metnick, graduated from University of Oklahoma, B.A., 1970 John Marshall Law School, J.D., 1975, is now employed by Metnick, Cherry, Frazier & Sabin, L.L.P. at Second Floor, Myers Building 1 West Old State Capitol Plaza P.O. Box 12140 Springfield, IL 62791.

While being a member of Chicago, Sangamon County, Illinois State (Secretary, 1992, Vice Chairman, 1993, Chairman, 1994 and Member, Criminal Justice Section Council; Standing Committee on Continuing Legal Education, 1990-1992) and American Bar Associations; Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (Chairman, Criminal Law Section, 1983; Co-Chairman, 1985-1986); The Association of Trial Lawyers of America; Decalogue Society of Lawyers; National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Illinois Attorneys For Criminal Justice (President, 1989-1990); Lincoln Douglas Chapter, American Inns of Court., Michael B. Metnick is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Michael B. Metnick as your lawyer, you should consider whether Michael B. Metnick offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Michael B. Metnick has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Michael B. Metnick's office is located at Springfield, IL, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Michael B. Metnick has been admitted in 1975, Illinois and U.S. District Court, Northern and Central Districts of Illinois; 1978, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit. His or her practice areas include Criminal Law(50%); Family Law(20%); Personal Injury(30%).

Michael B. Metnick's college and law school education includes University of Oklahoma, B.A., 1970, John Marshall Law School, J.D., 1975. Other biographical background includes Recipient: Award of Excellence and Meritorious Achievement, Illinois Public Defenders Association, 1987; Presidents Award, Springfield Chapter, NAACP, 2003; Achievement Award, Center on Wrongful Convictions, Northwestern University School of Law, 2002. Certified Member, Capitol Litigation Trial Bar. Author: "Trial Issues," Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Defending Illinois Criminal Cases, 1988. "Expert Testimony of Battered Women's Syndrome, A New Frontier," Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Fall and Winter Journal, 1983; Co-Author: "Available Forms of Temporary Relief Under The Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act," Illinois Family Law Report, 1988. Lecturer: Illinois Institute of Legal Education, 1979-1981, 1985-1997; Update and Review Seminar, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, 1983, 1987; "Ethical Issues Facing Criminal Defense Attorneys," Law Ed Series, Illinois State Bar Association, 1996; "DNA. Frye Hearing Guide," Law Ed Series, Illinois State Bar Association, 1990; "Getting By On A Shoestring Budget," Law Ed Series, Illinois State Bar Association, 1991; Illinois Public Defender's Association, 1984, 1987; "Motions in Limine," 1997; Illinois Attorneys for Criminal Justice, "Creative Motion Practice", 1993; "Illinois Law and Practice on Jury Selection in Capital Cases," Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education; "Illinois Law & Practice on Jury Selection in Capital Cases," Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Educat. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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