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William is a Life Member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Life Membership recognizes a demonstrated commitment to criminal defense and the mission of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Contact Information
- Chicago, IL
Biography
Owner , Hooks Law P.C. ; Retired Felony Judge, State of Illinois; Lieutenant Colonel USMCR (Ret) ; Former President, Federal. Bar Assn., Chicago Chapter (1999); Former President , Cook County Bar Assn. (2000): Recognized, Illinois Leading Lawyers Network Criminal Defense - Felonies & White Collar (2003-07)Recognized, Illinois Super Lawyer (2005-2007)Recipient & Featured, "Chicago Magazine's" 30 Tough Lawyers (2002), Natl. Black Expo Leader Award (2000); 'Criminal Lawyer of the Year' (1993): Featured, N'DIGO Magazine, Bill Hooks, "A Lawyer's Lawyer" (2003); Retired, U.S. Marine Judge Advocate
Education
- Undergraduate: DePaul University
- Law School: IIT/Chicago-Kent Coll. of Law, 1981
Practice Areas
- Controlled Substances
- Federal Practice
- Military Defense
- Military Justice
- Sex Crimes
- White Collar Crime
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