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Steven P. McCollum

Steven P. McCollum

McCollum Hodgkinson, PC

Criminal, Felony, DUI-DWI, White Collar Crime, Juvenile Law, Misdemeanor, Domestic Violence, Orders of Protection, DCFS Appeals

Waukegan Illinois Criminal Defense Lawyer former Chief Deputy State's Attorney

Experience: 47 years
Language(s): English

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About Steven

Welcome to the Law Offices of Steven P. McCollum, P.C., a criminal defense law firm located in Waukegan, Illinois. We hope that this website will provide you with the information you need to choose a lawyer who will offer you the best chance of success in your case.  We invite you to compare the credentials and experience listed here with that of other attorneys in making your decision.

Steve McCollum is a lawyer with over 35 years experience defending and prosecuting criminal cases in Waukegan, Illinois. Steve has extensive experience, having been both a supervising prosecutor in the Lake County State's Attorney's Office and a defense attorney.  Steve was the principal defense attorney in the law firm of Staben, Kopsick & McCollum and now with The Law Offices of Steven P. McCollum, P.C. in Waukegan, Illinois, the county seat of Lake County, Illinois.

Call to schedule your initial consultation to discuss your potential case today.

Experience

Principal Attorney

McCollum Hodgkinson, PC

2015 to Present

Attorney at Law

Law Offices of Steven P. McCollum, P.C.

1995 – 2015

Waukegan, IL

Chief Deputy State's Attorney

Lake County State's Attorney

Previously

Admission

Verified Illinois

1978

Education

University of Illinois College of Law

JD

1978

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Committee Member, American Bar Association, Defense Function,
    2014 - Present
  • White Collar Crime Committee Member, American Bar Association,
    2014 - Present
  • Immediate Past President, Lake County Bar Association,
    2014 - Present
  • President, Lake County Bar Association,
    2013 - 2014
  • 1st Vice President, Lake County Bar Association,
    2012 - 2013
  • Executive Board Member, Lake County Bar Association,
    2011 - Present
  • Chairperson, Lake County Bar Association, Criminal Trials and Appeals Committee,
    2007 - 2011
  • Member, Jefferson American Inn of Court,
    2005 - Present
  • Member, Lake County Bar Association,
    1981 - Present
  • Member, Illinois State Bar Association,
    1979 - Present
Honors / Awards
  • National Trial Lawyers, Top 100 Criminal Defense
    2015 / 2016 / 2017
  • The Nation's Top Lawyers, Based Upon a Survey of Their Peers, Leading Lawyers in America
    2013 / 2014 / 2015 / 2016 / 2017
  • BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
    2012 / 2013 / 2014 / 2015 / 2016 / 2017
  • Making a Positive Difference, Campaign for Legal Services
    2000
  • Certificate of Merit, 19th Judicial Circuit Court Judges
    1996
  • Certificate of Achievement Juvenile Justice, National Association of District Attorneys
    1984
  • Award of Appreciation, The Private Industry Council of Lake County
    1984
  • The Distinguished Service Award, United States Jaycees
    1984
  • Meritorious Service Award, Peoria County State's Attorney's Office
    1981

Notable Work

Publications

The Docket, March , The President's Page: Much Ado About

2014


The Docket, January , The President's Page: A Season For Giving

2014


The Docket, December , The President's Page: Hail to the Chief

2013


The Docket, November , The President's Page: On the Value of Attorneys

2013


The Docket, October , The President's Page: The Cost of Winning

2013

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