SHADY Y. YASSIN
Partner
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 is 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.
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense Law
Criminal Trial Litigation
Licensed in
Licensed in the State of Illinois
Licensed Federal Northern District of Illinois
Education + Memberships
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)
Illinois Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (IACDL)
Illinois State Bar Association
Chicago Bar Association
Arab American Bar Association
Accolades
Illinois Super Lawyers® Rising Stars℠
The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 – awarded for his superior qualifications of leadership, knowledge, and skill in the legal community
Top 40 Under 40 by the National Trial Lawyers – awarded for exemplifying superior qualifications and successful trial results
Shady Yassin is one of the co-founders of Abdallah Law, and is the managing partner of the Criminal Litigation Division.