About
(Lewis Gainor appearing in the news in 2013 for his defense of a client accused of DUI in a fatal accident.)
Lewis Gainor is a trial attorney who has dedicated his career to defending individuals accused of serious crimes.
He handles all his cases personally. He has defended thousands of clients in courtrooms throughout Illinois.
Lewis Gainor is best known for the acquittal of an Elgin homeowner who fatally shot an unarmed teenager.
Lewis Gainor & Associates, PC is based in the suburbs with offices in Rolling Meadows and Oak Brook.
Lewis Gainor in the News:
Interviews:
Associated Press interview on House Bill changing the vehicle code
Interview on eavesdropping law with Illinois Statehouse News
Involuntary manslaughter charges in fatal shooting case in Chicago Tribune
Decorated Iraqi war veteran files federal lawsuit against police in Patch.com
Man prosecuted by Illinois Attorney General for environmental crimes case in Chicago Tribune
Jury finds man not guilty of environmental crimes in Daily Herald
Illinois government investigation that ended in not guilty verdict
Prosecutor’s press release for case in which client was acquitted
Interview with Chicago Reporter on expungements
Bar Admissions:
State of Illinois (Attorney No. 6281785)
US District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Federal Trial Bar (Only experienced trial attorneys are admitted.)
Education:
JD, University of Minnesota Law School, 2003, cum laude
BA, University of Missouri, 2000
Memberships:
Illinois State Bar Association (Criminal Justice and Traffic Laws and Courts Section)
