Stephen M. Komie, founder of Komie and Associates, has over 40 years of experience representing clients in state, federal, and international courts. Known for high-profile cases, Mr. Komie has achieved numerous victories in criminal and civil trials. He has argued five cases before the Illinois Supreme Court, including the 2017 People v. Ringland decision that halted illegal investigative practices by state prosecutors.
Beyond the courtroom, Mr. Komie has been recognized for his contributions to the legal profession, serving as an ambassador at the Magna Carta’s 800th anniversary and a delegate to The Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. A longtime leader in the Illinois State Bar Association, he authored the Illinois Attorney’s Bill of Rights and continues to champion civil liberties through organizations such as the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws.
Education
National College of DUI Defense Harvard Summer Session, 2017
National College of Criminal Defense Lawyers and Public Defenders, 1977
DePaul College of Law, J.D., 1976
University of Arizona, B.A., M.A.
Bar Associations
Illinois State Bar Association
Women's Bar Association of Illinois
Chicago Bar Association
DuPage County Bar Association
Associations
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
Member of the Chicago Lincoln American Inn of Court, 2005, 2007
Chicago Bar Association (CBA) Liaison to ABA Criminal Justice Section
Past Chairperson of Criminal Law, and Defense of Prisoners Committees of the CBA
Member of the American Bar Association, 1976
Elected Member of the ABA Criminal Justice Section Council, 1993, 1995
Founding Member of the Illinois Attorneys for Criminal Justice
Member of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) Legal Committee
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
Drug Crimes
Sex Crimes
DUI and DWI
Federal and White Collar Crimes
HONORS & AWARDS
American Trial Lawyers Association National Public Service Award, 1994
ISBA Board of Governors Award, 1991
ISBA Certificate of Appreciation: 1986, 1990, 1991, 2001 and 2006
CBA Certificate of Appreciation: 1984 and 1987
Francis W. Parker School Alumni Service Award, 2012
