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At Tobin & Muñoz, L.L.C., we have spent decades practicing both criminal law and sophisticated, federal-level regulatory matters nationwide. We have handled a wide range of complex cases for individuals and businesses who trust us to protect their interests. We take on significant, high-stakes litigation that calls for sound judgment, extensive experience, and accountability.

Based in Chicago and Washington, DC, our lawyers welcome referrals and co-counsel relationships from firms nationwide. To discuss a case or partnership with us, contact our office to speak directly with one of our attorneys about your current and ongoing legal needs. 

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Complex Cases. Proven Results.

The many high-stakes cases we have handled help define our practice. We accept cases that demand sophisticated legal knowledge, careful preparation, and the ability to perform under pressure. Our firm has achieved significant verdicts and settlements in matters involving felony-level white-collar charges, commercial disputes, catastrophic injuries. We have also secured defense verdicts and dismissals in claims that could have carried major financial exposure for our clients. Each result we secure reflects our dedication to preparation and our experience in front of juries and regulatory panels nationwide.

In addition, our depth of experience dealing with powerful government agencies and often-confusing regulations helps our business clients reduce risk and disruption. We handle everything, from license application to appeals, so you can focus on day-to-day operations.

Complex legal problems requires a carefully tailored strategy grounded in the facts and the law. That’s why our Chicago trial attorneys work closely with clients, co-counsel, and experts to build cases that will stand up in court. Every motion, examination, argument, and filing we make, and piece of advice we provide, supports a singular goal: our client’s success. That laser focus has earned our firm the trust of referring lawyers, professionals, and clients throughout the U.S. who rely on us when everything is on the line. 

Our Courtroom Experience

We have built our reputation on our performance in the courtroom. We try cases as lead or co-consul in courts across the country, where we handle complex matters that demand preparation, discipline, and skill. Our lawyers have secured dismissals and not guilty verdicts in high-stakes criminal matters, and multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements in wrongful death claims. Our commitment to preparing every case as if it were headed for trial reflects our belief that results come from strategy, not luck. Experience has shown us that this approach consistently produces stronger outcomes.

We take pride in our ability to handle complex facts and aggressive opposition without losing focus on our clients’ goals. Whether the case involves serious injuries, criminal accusations, or a web of regulatory requirements, we have what it takes to present clear and persuasive arguments to judges and juries. Our record reflects decades of successful trials, arbitration awards, and negotiated resolutions that have protected our clients’ interests when the stakes are at their highest. 

Trusted by Lawyers and Professionals Nationwide

Lawyers and professionals who understand the value of skilled trial counsel trust our firm with their clients because they have seen our results firsthand. We work with referring attorneys in a transparent, cooperative manner and always keep them and their clients informed. Our practice extends beyond our offices in Chicago and Washington, DC, due to the credibility we have earned from our peers, built through consistent performance nationwide.

We also serve business leaders, accountants, and financial advisors who need accomplished legal consul for dealing with a government entity. These professionals turn to us because we provide clear advice, disciplined case management, and proven results. We understand how important trust is in every referral relationship, and we work hard to maintain it. When professionals refer cases to us, they know we will treat their clients with respect and pursue the strongest outcomes possible. 

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The Lawyers Behind the Record

Our Chicago and Washington, DC, firm’s results come from preparation, judgment, and the skill of our seasoned attorneys. Each lawyer at our practice brings years of courtroom and administrative hearing experience to the table and a proven record of trying complex civil and commercial matters to verdict. Our team handles high-stakes disputes that demand focus and strategic thinking from start to finish.

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George Muñoz

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Paula Fuller Tobin

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We prepare every case in-house, work closely with our clients, and take ownership of every stage. Our lawyers have worked in courts and dealt with government agencies across the country and have earned the respect of judges, opposing counsel, and regulatory panels alike. That reputation opens doors and strengthens our position in negotiations and at trial, which directly benefits every client we represent.  

Recognition Earned Through Results

Our firm’s reputation comes from the results we deliver. Judges, peers, and professional organizations nationwide have acknowledged our work through numerous honors that reflect our years of consistent trial success. Our Chicago lawyers have received recognition from many prestigious publications, such as The Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers, and hold the highest peer ratings from Martindale-Hubbell. These distinctions matter because they confirm what our clients and colleagues already know: that our firm has what it takes to try and win serious cases.

Each award and accolade we receive represents the confidence of clients, co-counsel, and opposing attorneys who have seen our results firsthand. And while we are honored and humbled by this recognition, we believe the true measure of our success is the outcomes we achieve for those we represent. Our firm continues to build on that record every day and uphold the standards that have earned us respect within the legal and professional community. 

National Reach, Personal Commitment

Tobin & Muñoz, L.L.C., tries cases nationwide while maintaining the personal service of a local trial firm. From our offices in Illinois and Washington, DC, we represent clients and assist co-counsel across the country in state and federal courts. Our reach allows us to handle complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes without sacrificing the direct attention each case deserves. Clients who hire us work directly with the lawyers who will appear on their behalf in court, not layers of junior attorneys or disconnected staff.

We partner with firms nationwide that need trial counsel for their clients’ most serious matters. Wherever we work, our approach is based on the same thorough preparation, strategic case management, and direct communication. Whether we’re joining a case as lead trial counsel or collaborating with local lawyers, we bring the same level of commitment and focus. Our ability to deliver personal attention on a national scale defines our practice and reinforces the trust other professionals place in our law firm. 

An Outstanding
Reputation

The verdicts, settlements and dismissals we’ve won for our clients

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Other Accolades Include:

  • National Trial Lawyers Top 100
  • Fellow and State Co-Chair for Litigation Council of America
  • Legal Leaders Highest Ethical and Legal Ability for over 2 decades
  • Bar Registry of Pre-eminent Lawyers
  • Law Bulletin Leading Lawyers for Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and Commercial Litigation
  • Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America for 25 years.
  • We have been selected once again to be included in Best Law Firms and Best Lawyers. 

Team Up with Our Proven Trial Lawyers

Serious cases require serious preparation. At Tobin & Muñoz, L.L.C., our Chicago and Washington, DC, lawyers approach each matter we handle with the focus and discipline that define our firm’s trial record. If you need help with a case that demands courtroom experience, contact us now to discuss your legal needs or referral in a confidential consultation session.