Brian J. Stefanich
Brian J. Stefanich
Senior Counsel
"When a client is facing a lawsuit, I pride myself on being there for the client every step of the way. I have extensive experience guiding clients through challenging times and helping them pursue successful outcomes."
Brian J. Stefanich
Senior Counsel
"When a client is facing a lawsuit, I pride myself on being there for the client every step of the way. I have extensive experience guiding clients through challenging times and helping them pursue successful outcomes."
About Brian
Brian defends public employees in complex civil rights cases in both federal and state court. He focuses his practice on reversed conviction cases and matters involving constitutional torts.
Prior to joining Hinshaw, Brian represented police officers and governmental entities in section 1983 actions. In that role, he was part of a trial team that secured a complete defense verdict in a reversed conviction case, despite the plaintiff having obtained a certificate of innocence for the underlying offense.
Brian also served as an Assistant Special State’s Attorney, representing the People of the State of Illinois in post-conviction matters involving constitutional claims or claims of actual innocence. He litigated numerous evidentiary hearings and continued to handle cases through the appellate process.
Areas of Focus
Industries:
Experience
- Secured a complete defense verdict in a case where the plaintiff alleged he spent nearly eleven years in jail for a crime he did not commit by demonstrating his prior admission to the offense.
- Achieved a favorable defense outcome by uncovering evidence showing the plaintiff admitted to the crime central to his lawsuit against public employees.
Credentials
Education
- Chicago-Kent College of Law at Illinois Institute of Technology, JD
- Valparaiso University, BA
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
Court Admissions
- US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Interests
Brian trains for and runs marathons in his free time. Off the road, he enjoys spending time with his three school-age children and five rescue animals.
