Shady Yassin - Orland Park, IL
Attorney at Abdallah Law
Criminal Defense Law Lawyers in Orland Park, IL
15127 73rd Ave #E Orland Park, IL 60462
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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16
Years
Experience
Orland Park Criminal Defense Law Lawyer
Updated: 10/01/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense Law
- Criminal Trial Litigation
Attorney Information
Overview
About Shady Yassin
Shady is a partner attorney at Abdallah Law Firm, where he focuses on criminal defense and litigation cases. Licensed in the State of Illinois and the Federal Northern District of Illinois, he earned his legal degree from Thomas M Cooley Law School.
With his exceptional legal skills, Shady has successfully litigated hundreds of motions, bench trials, and jury trials throughout his career. He is a member of several prominent legal associations, including the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), Illinois Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (IACDL), Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, and Arab American Bar Association.
As the managing partner of the Criminal Litigation Division at Abdallah Law, he excels as a trial advocate for all his clients. He is well-known for his creative strategies and tireless dedication to achieving positive outcomes for those he represents. His practice regularly involves criminal defense cases involving serious charges such as murder, attempted murder, aggravated criminal sexual assault, armed robbery, and cases involving guns and drugs.
Shady’s impressive track record has earned him numerous accolades throughout his career. He has been named an Illinois Super Lawyers® Rising Stars℠, recognized by The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 list and awarded Top 40 Under 40 by the National Trial Lawyers.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Super Lawyer Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2020
- 10 Best, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, 2017
- Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers, 2014
- Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers, 2014
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers, 2013
- Accredited Member, Better Business Bureau (BBB), 2012
- Leading Criminal Defense Attorney, Newsweek, 2012
- Founding Member, American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys
Other Sources of Feedback About Shady Yassin
Included on the 2027 Illinois Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Illinois Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
- Cooley Law School
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- Law Office Of The Cook County Public Defender, Law clerk, 2009 - 2010
- Law Office of Shady Yassin, Attorney, 2010 - Present
Languages
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Spanish
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English
Classes and Seminars
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How to Win Your Next Gun Case, New Gun Law Legislation, Case Update, 2013
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Right to confront witnesses at trial, Sixth Amendment: Your rights to confrontation, 2012
- Jury Trial Strategies and Tips, Opening Statements: Is the jury listening?, 2012
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 2010
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois
Other Affiliations
- Illinois Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2020 - Present (Member)
- The National Trial Lawyers, 2013 - Present (Member)
- Cook County Bar Association, 2012 - Present (Member)
- Better Business Bureau, 2012 - Present (Member)
- American Bar Association, 2010 - Present (Member)
- Illinois State Bar Association, 2010 - Present (Member)
- Chicago Bar Association, 2010 - Present (Member)
- Arab-American Bar Association of Illinois, 2009 - Present (Member)
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