Ed Piraino has been practicing law for nearly 20 years. He practices extensively in Criminal Law, Traffic Offenses, Driving Under Influence, Revocation, and Suspension. He has handled thousands of criminal cases from the smallest City (ordinance) charge to several murder cases to trial and completion. He has tried many cases involving murder, armed violence, sexual assault, serious drug offenses, as well as driving offenses.
Ed is one of the few attorneys in the State of Illinois whom the Illinois Supreme Court certified to try Capital Murder cases where the State asked for the Death Penalty for the Defendant. Ed is member of the Capital Litigation Bar.
Ed has extensive experience juvenile criminal cases where he represents juveniles trying to get their life back on track. Ed also serves you in family law, divorce, medical malpractice and other facets of law.
Ed takes a very personal interest in his clients and will explain each stage of the case and what the ramifications of the case are and how to get the best resolution. He will work for the best possible outcome of the case and will always follow the wishes of his client.
Ed served with the United States Marine Corps and the United States Navy. He was a police officer with the Champaign Police Department and also owned Arrow Ambulance for approximately 17 years. He is well versed in all areas of criminal, traffic, and family law.
Ed attended the University of Illinois, Illinois Institute of Technology, and Chicago Kent College of Law.
Edwin Piraino – Champaign Criminal Lawyer represents clients in the following areas of law:
