Defending Your Rights With Experience and Compassion

Criminal Defense & Immigration Attorney serving Chicago and Waukegan, Illinois. Compassionate counsel, aggressive advocacy, and a steady hand from the first call to final resolution.

35+ Years Experience
Available 24/7
Top Rated
Who We Are

About Us

Attorney Scott Gordon

At the Law Offices of Scott Gordon, PC, we help individuals facing real legal challenges.

Attorney Scott Gordon has dedicated his career to providing criminal defense representation and immigration advocacy. We are ready to tackle even the toughest cases, from simple misdemeanors to serious felony charges.

Our intimate familiarity with the legal community in Waukegan and Chicago allows us to work directly with prosecutors and navigate the system effectively — turning complex situations into clear paths forward.

Personalization

We build meaningful relationships with each client. Every case is unique, and your defense strategy is tailored to your specific needs.

Dedication

Arrests can happen at any time — that's why we are available to clients 24/7 and stand by your side through every stage of your case.

Experience

With 35+ years of practice, we know the system inside and out — when to push, when to negotiate, and when to fight.

Areas of Practice

Focused Legal Representation

Comprehensive representation across criminal defense and immigration law.

Our Promise

Advocacy. Empathy. Diligence.

Three principles. Every case. Every client.

Aggressive Defense

We prepare every case as if it's going to trial — because that's how we win at the negotiating table.

24/7 Availability

Arrests don't keep business hours. Existing clients reach us anytime.

Direct Attorney Access

You call Scott. Not a paralegal, not an intake screener. Your attorney.

Client Reviews

What Our Clients Are Saying

5.0 average · 179 reviews on Avvo
"Scott was able to work out an agreement that was agreeable to all parties. He responded promptly, professionally, clearly, and concisely during our consultation. His demeanor put my nerves at ease."
ClientOctober 2024
"A huge thank you to attorney Scott Gordon for obtaining a not guilty verdict on my daughter's DUI charges. He worked tirelessly on her defense with a positive outcome."
Client parentJuly 2023
"Scott is intimately familiar with the legal community in Waukegan. He had personal connections with prosecutors and was able to directly discuss the case. You will be in good hands with him."
GermanJune 2023
"If it wasn't for Scott Gordon and his associates, I would probably be getting prepared to leave to federal prison. I was facing 10 years but got 18 months house arrest instead."
MoisesFebruary 2023
"Scott was responsive, knowledgeable, and effective. My case was dismissed in half the time at half the cost originally estimated. Don't hesitate to hire Scott."
PeterJanuary 2024
"With my case almost leading me to a felony with some jail time, Scott was able to get the whole case dismissed. He was a great lawyer throughout the whole process."
ClientFebruary 2024
"Scott was able to work out an agreement that was agreeable to all parties. He responded promptly, professionally, clearly, and concisely during our consultation. His demeanor put my nerves at ease."
ClientOctober 2024
"A huge thank you to attorney Scott Gordon for obtaining a not guilty verdict on my daughter's DUI charges. He worked tirelessly on her defense with a positive outcome."
Client parentJuly 2023
"Scott is intimately familiar with the legal community in Waukegan. He had personal connections with prosecutors and was able to directly discuss the case. You will be in good hands with him."
GermanJune 2023
"If it wasn't for Scott Gordon and his associates, I would probably be getting prepared to leave to federal prison. I was facing 10 years but got 18 months house arrest instead."
MoisesFebruary 2023
"Scott was responsive, knowledgeable, and effective. My case was dismissed in half the time at half the cost originally estimated. Don't hesitate to hire Scott."
PeterJanuary 2024
"With my case almost leading me to a felony with some jail time, Scott was able to get the whole case dismissed. He was a great lawyer throughout the whole process."
ClientFebruary 2024
Where We Serve

Two Cities. One Standard of Care.

Two Illinois offices, one consistent commitment to every client we represent.

Chicago

Chicago

120 S State St, Suite #200, Chicago, IL 60603

Waukegan

Waukegan

9 North County Street, Suite #201, Waukegan, IL 60085

Free Case Review

Every case starts with a conversation.

Whether it's a charge that won't wait or an immigration matter that's been weighing on you, talk to Scott directly. Confidential. No obligation.

  • 35+ years of trial experience
  • Available 24/7 for urgent matters
  • 5.0 rating on Avvo · 179 reviews