Firm Overview

Erickson & Oppenheimer, Ltd., is a Civil Rights and Criminal Defense firm that combines aggressive trial advocacy with a combined 40 years of courtroom experience to provide the best possible legal representation available.

Erickson & Oppenheimer, Ltd., specializes in DUI Defense, Murder, Drug Cases and Police Brutality.

Erickson & Oppenheimer, Ltd., is a small specialty law firm that focuses in just a few areas of practice so as to provide specialized, expert, cutting edge service to our clients.

Our philosophy at Erickson & Oppenheimer, Ltd., is to strive for a winning verdict for each and every one of our clients.  Unlike many lawyers that look for a quick settlement or negotiated plea of guilty, Erickson & Oppenheimer, Ltd.,  believes that our job is to fight for your rights, to stand up for our clients and strive for a win.

Located in the West Loop, Erickson & Oppenheimer, Ltd., uses an experienced and dedicated staff of investigators, law clerks and support staff to provide you with the best team available. Our team provides an extraordinary level of commitment, compassion and highly personalized attention.

Criminal Focus Areas:

State Charges:
Murder
DUI
Murder
Aggravated Battery to Police Officer
Drug / Cannabis Charges
Weapons Charges
Residential Burglary
Felonies & Misdemeanors

Federal Charges:
Drug Conspiracy
Financial Crimes
Weapons Charges

Civil Focus Areas:

Civil Rights
Police Misconduct

Admitted to Practice:

U.S. District Court, Northern District Ill
Trial Bar, U.S. Dist. Court, Northern
U.S. District Court, Western Dist. MI
U.S. District Court, Central Dist. Ill
U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit
State of Illinois