Zaid Abdallah - Orland Park, IL
Attorney at Abdallah Law
Criminal 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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17
Years
Experience
Orland Park Criminal Law Lawyer
Updated: 10/01/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Law
- Personal Injury
- Civil Rights Law
- Litigation Civil and Criminal Law
Attorney Information
Overview
About Zaid M. Abdallah
He has committed his legal career to providing clients and the community with personal, effective legal representation.
Zaid is a founding partner attorney at Abdallah Law Firm, where he focuses on criminal law, civil rights law, criminal litigation, and civil litigation cases. Licensed in the State of Illinois and the Federal Northern District of Illinois, he is also a member of the Federal Trial Bar. He earned his Juris Doctor from John Marshall Law School in Chicago.
Zaid, an award-winning trial attorney, has impressive legal skills that have earned him numerous accolades throughout his career. He has been named an Illinois Super Lawyers® Rising Stars℠ – awarded for his superb trial advocacy skills and client recommendations – as well as recognized by The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 list and awarded Top 40 Attorneys Under 40 by the National Trial Lawyers.
Zaid is known for aggressively advocating for all his clients, making it a hallmark of his career to litigate and produce the best possible results, rather than simply negotiating a settlement. His command of the courtroom is second to none. He approaches each case with compassion and understanding, recognizing that his clients’ lives are often on the line.
With experience handling various cases ranging from murder to serious drug possession, Zaid has built a reputation for effective advocacy by providing his clients with the highest standards of knowledge and professional advice while steadfastly protecting their constitutional rights.
In addition to criminal defense work, Zaid is passionate about civil rights cases and those involving police misconduct. This area of law is especially important to Abdallah Law.
Zaid sets the standard for exceptional representation in criminal law and civil rights cases. His unwavering dedication to achieving positive outcomes for clients makes him an invaluable asset to the Abdallah Law team.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100, 2015
- Top 40 Attorneys Under 40 by the National Trial Lawyers, 2013
- Rising Star, SuperLawyers, 2013
- Rising Star, SuperLawyers, 2015 - 2018
- Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers, 2014
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers, 2013
- Top 10 Attorney Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys, 2013
- Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers, 2012
- Leading Criminal Defense Attorney, Newsweek, 2012
- Accredited Member, BBB, 2012
Other Sources of Feedback About Zaid Abdallah
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
- 2019 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Illinois Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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The John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois
Juris Doctor
Non Legal Education
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DePaul University, 2004
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Current Employment Position(s)
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Founding Partner
Past Positions
- Cook County Public Defenders Office, Law Clerk, 2008
Languages
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Spanish
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English
Classes and Seminars
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ILG CLIENT MANAGEMENT AND RELATIONS BUILDING, Client Management, 2014
- ILG 4th Amendment Rights Refresher, 4th Amendment Search and Seizure, 2012
Representative Cases
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People of the State of Illinois v M.A.
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People v AS
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People of the State of Illinois v JH
Published Works
Articles
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3 COMMON FELONY GUN CHARGES IN ILLINOIS, Abdallah Law Blog, 2020
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THE CASE OF OSCAR PISTORIUS, WORLD-RENOWNED GOLD MEDAL PARA-ATHLETE AND MURDERER, Abdallah Law Blog
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DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ATTEMPTED MURDER AND ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON, Abdallah Law Blog
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HOW JODI ARIAS WAS CHARGED WITH THE MURDER OF TRAVIS ALEXANDER AND AVOIDED THE DEATH PENALTY, Abdallah Law Blog
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HOW TO PROPERLY CARRY A GUN IN ILLINOIS, Abdallah Law Blog
- SECOND CHANCES: HOW TO GET YOUR CRIMINAL RECORD CLEAN, Abdallah Law Blog
- 5 SIGNS OF AN UNSAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT, Abdallah Law Blog
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 2009
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois
Other Affiliations
- Federal Trial Bar, 2013 - Present (Member)
- National Trial Lawyers, 2013 - Present
- Cook County Bar Association, 2012 - Present (Member)
- Better Business Bureau, 2012 - Present (Member)
- Illinois State Bar Association, 2009 - Present (Member)
- Chicago Bar Association, 2009 - Present (Member)
- American Bar Association, 2009 - Present (Member)
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