T. Justin Stavros, JD, MBA

Partner | Trial Lawyer | Former Lake County Assistant State's Attorney

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T. Justin Stavros is a partner at Stavros Law Offices and a trial-focused attorney who represents individuals, families, and business owners across the Chicagoland area. With a foundation built in the courtroom and sharpened through years of public service, Justin brings disciplined preparation, clear strategy, and steady advocacy to every matter—whether the objective is keeping a client's record clean, protecting a driver's license, or maximizing recovery after a serious injury.

Clients value his direct communication, responsiveness, and ability to translate complex legal problems into clear next steps.

Courtroom Background

After earning his Juris Doctor cum laude in 2007, Justin dedicated nearly six years to public service as an Assistant State's Attorney in Lake County, Illinois, advancing through high-volume, high-stakes units including Traffic & DUI, Misdemeanor, Domestic Violence, and Juvenile/Felony Trial unit. That experience gave him an insider's command of how criminal cases are screened, charged, negotiated, and tried—insight he now uses to anticipate arguments, identify weaknesses in the evidence, and position clients for the best available outcome.

He has handled a wide range of contested proceedings, including jury trials, bench trials, and suppression litigation. Whether a case turns on constitutional issues, credibility, scientific evidence, or procedure, Justin is known for building practical, defensible strategies that hold up in court.

Criminal Defense and DUI

Justin defends clients facing DUI, traffic offenses, misdemeanors, and serious felony charges with an emphasis on early case evaluation and aggressive motion practice when warranted. In DUI matters, he focuses on the details that decide cases—stops and seizures, standardized field sobriety testing, chemical testing procedures, body-worn camera evidence, and license consequences—while keeping clients informed and prepared at every stage, and always obtaining the best possible outcomes. 

Personal Injury Representation

In personal injury cases, Justin is committed to protecting clients who have been injured due to another person's negligence. He approaches these matters with the same trial-ready discipline: developing the medical narrative, documenting damages, and pushing for full compensation—not quick, discounted resolutions. Stavros Law Offices is not a settlement mill; Justin and the other attorneys at the firm develop every injury claim to obtain the maximum recovery for our clients. Justin's clients appreciate his steady guidance during an otherwise disruptive time and his insistence on treating each case with urgency and care.

Business, Commercial, and Real Estate Counsel

Justin also advises Illinois businesses and property owners on the legal issues that affect operations and profitability. He handles contract drafting and negotiation, dispute resolution, civil litigation, and real estate matters involving leasing, acquisitions, and sales. In 2015, he enhanced his legal training with a Master of Business Administration (MBA), bringing a practical business lens to risk, leverage, and deal structure—particularly valuable for owners who want legal advice that aligns with commercial reality.

Credentials

• Juris Doctor (J.D.), cum laude (2007)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA), high honors (2015)
• Former Assistant State's Attorney, Lake County, Illinois
• Licensed to practice law in Illinois
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association

If you are facing a criminal charge, recovering from a serious injury, or dealing with a business or real estate dispute, Justin's goal is the same: reduce stress, take control of the case, and drive toward the strongest possible result.