Matthew Chivari - Chicago, IL
Attorney at Leonard Trial Lawyers
Federal Criminal Lawyers in Chicago, IL
120 North LaSalle Street Suite 2000 Chicago, IL 60602
Chicago Federal Criminal Lawyer
Updated: 02/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Federal Criminal
Attorney Information
Overview
Since becoming an attorney, Mr. Chivari has dedicated his practice solely to criminal defense. He began the practice of law by establishing his own criminal defense firm in Chicago's Loop, handling mostly state criminal matters, at the trial and appellate court levels. After joining Leonard Trial Lawyers, Mr. Chivari has expanded his practice, now focusing primarily on federal criminal matters in jurisdictions throughout the country.
Mr. Chivari also maintains a commitment to pro bono and mentoring activities. He has argued before the Illinois appellate courts as part of the Illinois Supreme Court's Volunteer Pro Bono Program for Criminal Appeals. Mr. Chivari also worked with Chicago youth who have been impacted by the criminal justice system as a mentor with the Juvenile Justice Mentoring Initiative.
Education
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Legal Education
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DePaul University College of Law,
Chicago,
Illinois
Doctor of Jurisprudence
Honors: DePaul's National Trial Team, Member
Honors: Certificate in Criminal Law
Honors: CALI Excellence for the Future Awards
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DePaul University College of Law,
Chicago,
Illinois
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Non Legal Education
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Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts
Major: Special Education -
National Louis University
Master of Education
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Western Governors University
Current Employment Position(s)
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Associate
Pro Bono Activities
- Illinois Supreme Court's Volunteer Pro Bono Program for Criminal Appeals
Other Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education
- The Chicago Bar Association
- Northwest Suburban Bar Association
Contact
120 North LaSalle Street
Suite 2000
Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: 312-815-6572
Fax: 312-264-0671
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.leonardtriallawyers.com
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