Judd is a graduate of Rutgers University where he received a Bachelor’s degree in psychology and was a member of the Psychology Honors Society. After returning home to Chicago, Judd earned his J.D. at The John Marshall Law School. Upon graduating, he worked as a staff attorney and law clerk for the Presiding Judge in the Circuit Court of Cook County in Skokie. He wrote countless legal briefs for many of the Judges in the courthouse and assisted in trials ranging from contract issues to attempted murder. At his next position, he found himself in legal consulting, analyzing contracts for the merger of two of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies. Attention to detail was the name of the game. This helped prepare him for his next step as a Legal Advisor to the Secretary of State for Administrative Hearings. Judd represented the Secretary of State as a Legal Advisor and prosecutor every day for close to two years, totaling more than two thousand hearings. He was soon promoted to a special prosecutor position, one of only two in the entire state, conducting the more complex hearings on behalf of the State. It was at this point that Mike knew he needed Judd on his team (despite Judd's lifelong loyalty as a White Sox fan) and persuaded him to leave the Secretary of State. This is how Johnson & Goldrich, PC was formed.

A native of Decatur, Illinois. Mr. Rowden graduated from University of Illinois in 1969 and received his Law Degree from University of Iowa in 1972. He is licensed to practice law in the States of Illinois, Iowa, and in United States Federal Courts. Mr. Rowden served as an Assistant State's Attorney in Sangamon County, Springfield, Illinois, from 1972 - 1974. He has been in continuous private practice of law with McCarthy, Rowden & Baker and its predecessors since 1974. He is a member of Breakfast Sertoma and serves on the Decatur Salvation Army Advisory Board. He is a member of the Decatur Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, and Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and serves on the Illinois State Bar Association Committee on Civil Practice and Procedure. He represents clients in Trial and Appellate Courts and before the Illinois Industrial Commission. Mr. Rowden's practice is concentrated in Adoption, Estate Planning/Wills, Family Law, Personal Injury, Probate, Real Estate, and Worker's Compensation.

Kristine Honiotes is a trial lawyer with over 12 years of experience. As a former Will County Assistant Public Defender, she defended all types of felony and misdemeanor cases including murder, domestic violence, DUI, drug offenses, and other serious felony offenses. From our office in Joliet, Illinois we serve clients throughout Will County, DuPage County, and Cook County including but not limited to Lockport, Plainfield, Crest Hill, Romeoville, Bolingbrook, Aurora, New Lenox, Mokena, Homer Glen, Frankfort, Peotone, Shorewood, Manhattan, Wheaton and Downers Grove.

Nicholas C. Giordano is a highly experienced criminal defense attorney with over 30 years of experience. He has a proven track record of success in negotiating settlements and winning trials. He is skilled in all aspects of criminal law, including plea bargaining, jury trials, bench trials, preliminary hearings, grand jury hearings, and appeals. Nick is also a member of several bar associations and has served on the board of directors of the NWSBA since 2002. In addition to his legal practice, Nicholas Giordano is also actively involved in the legal community. He is a member of the NWSBA, Justinian’s, and the Chicago Bar Association. He has served on the board of directors of the NWSBA since 2002 and has been co-chairman of the NWSBA Fund Raising Committee for five years. Furthermore, he was a past chairman of the NWSBA Criminal Law Committee. Nick is an active participant in all Bar Association dinner meetings, social events, Moot Court and committees.

At the Law Office of Steven Fine, our lawyer is dedicated to fiercely defending the rights of clients who are facing the criminal justice system. Over his more than 30 years practicing law, Steven has handled hundreds of complex cases, representing his clients with a comprehensive approach to law. His techniques are cutting-edge and aggressive, and he is always willing to put in the extra effort to research and fully understand a case from every angle. We are well-equipped and prepared to take on a wide variety of criminal law cases. Attorney Fine has extensive experience and is able to take on even the most complicated situation. As a former assistant State’s attorney, Mr. Fine has unique insight in the opposition’s approach and knows effective techniques that work against them.

Sean’s career is characterized by his dedication to legal excellence, his strategic acumen in criminal defense, and his commitment and loyalty to both his clients and his community. Sean O’Brien is an accomplished attorney with a robust background in criminal defense and extensive trial experience. His strategic approach involves an aggressive and meticulous analysis of discovery, thorough legal research, and the development of comprehensive strategies to mitigate client risks and secure favorable outcomes. Sean is adept at negotiating with prosecutors and leveraging his reputation and extensive courtroom experience to highlight weaknesses in prosecutions, often achieving beneficial settlements. He also focuses on 4th Amendment litigation, where he has developed a reputation for his aggressive motion practice and consistent litigation success, achieving acquittals in cases ranging from large drug cases, weapons charges, to attempt murder. Prior to going into private practice, Sean served as an Assistant State’s Attorney for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. In addition to his practical legal experience, Sean has contributed to legal education as a Trial Advocacy Professor and Trial Team Coach at The John Marshall Law School. Sean has taught courses in trial advocacy and evidence and coached several trial teams to success in competitive rounds. His academic contributions demonstrate his commitment to fostering the next generation of legal professionals. Sean holds a Juris Doctor from The John Marshall Law School, where he graduated with honors. He was actively involved in the Trial Advocacy and Dispute Resolution Honors Board, serving as Vice Barrister and Chief Barrister. He was also selected as class representative for the Chicago Inn of Court honor and made the trial team every semester of eligibility. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with a minor in Public Relations, from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where he was a Dean’s List student and recipient of the UW-W Student Involvement Award. In his spare time, Sean can be found spending time with his wife and two children, and is an avid cinephile, music lover, sports obsessive, and barbecue enthusiast.

David Copp is a native of Midland Michigan. He has practiced with several Chicago law firms. He has experience with Real Estate transactions, condominium associations and zoning and housing code enforcement.