Biography
Shay T. Allen, Esq.
Legal Scholar
Serves as an Adjunct Professor at Depaul University College of Law.
Experienced Litigator
Including working in the State's Attorney's Criminal Trial Division.
Our Awards and Certificates
Recognized by his peers in the National Trial Lawyers "Top 100"!
Experienced. Caring. Effective.
Attorney
Shay T. Allen
During his six years at the State’s Attorney Office, Attorney Allen prosecuted thousands of cases and took hundreds of cases to trial including over 300 Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol Charges. He became specialized in the area of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and all other criminal charges. He became a wealth of knowledge to fellow prosecutors and police officers by leading training sessions.
Attorney Allen was elevated in the State’s Attorney’s Office and was entrusted to charge all the felonies in over 30 municipalities. During his tenure Attorney Allen investigated and charged a range of felonies from murder to forgery.
His experience with charging all of these cases has provided him with all of the particulars and elements needed to properly prosecute a charge. Attorney Allen now takes that same knowledge to defeat faulty charges brought by prosecutors.
Committed To Protecting Your Civil Rights!
History & Expertise
Education
- J.D., Howard University School of Law (Public Interest Fellowship Recipient)
- B.S., Xavier University of Louisiana
Experience
- Litigation Associate, Lee & Fairman LLP
- Assistant State's Attorney, Cook County (Criminal Trial Division)
