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posted on 9/30/18

Attorney Thomas Glasgow has nurtured an impressive career as a criminal lawyer, fiercely advocating for clients through every part of the criminal justice system. His practice focuses on criminal defense, family law, civil and criminal orders of protection, DUI, and corporate law. Although he has represented clients in other legal areas, he has primarily built up his stellar reputation and complicated legal strategies through defending his clients within the criminal justice system. This October marks Attorney Glasgow’s 24th year in the practice of law.

Throughout his combined 35 years of government service, Attorney Glasgow has dedicated his time and experience to improving existing laws at the state, county, and municipal levels. Attorney Glasgow has the distinction of being instrumental in changing important laws in Illinois that impact us all, such as the Window Tint Law, and fighting for those laws all the way to the Illinois Supreme Court. For example, he recently forced the Illinois General Assembly to redraft a new Illinois Order of Protection statute after successfully arguing to have the Illinois Courts to find the old one unconstitutional.

Over the past 20 years, Mr. Glasgow has served as a professor at Concordia University and an instructor for the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, educating students on Medical Marijuana, enforcement of state and federal drug laws, DUI, and concealed carry laws in Illinois. Mr. Glasgow combines his vast knowledge and experience with his superior understanding of the Illinois court systems to provide the best possible defense for his clients, which have resulted in successful acquittals of his clients in state and federal court.

Mr. Glasgow is a well-respected member of the legal community. He has served as a legislator, prosecutor and has recently been appointed by the Illinois Courts as a special Prosecutor in cases throughout Illinois. He has represented many clients in several high-profile cases involving Murder and corruption charges. Often appearing on national and local T.V. news, he has helped inform and educate the public on complex legal issues across national news networks such as ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, CLTV and CNN as the legal consultant and advisor regarding high-profile criminal cases.

Thomas Glasgow is well respected by his peers in the legal profession and has been repeatedly chosen by other attorneys in the State as one of the top Criminal Defense attorneys in the State of Illinois. The law firm of Glasgow & Olsson has also been recognized for stellar pro bono work and an unwavering commitment to serving the poor, homeless, and mentally ill residents of the Chicagoland area. Glasgow & Olsson takes pride in supporting local charities and giving back to the community.

Attorney Glasgow has dedicated his career to defending the rights of those accused of a variety of state and federal criminal charges. He takes cases to trial and has litigated motions when the law violated his client’s Constitutional rights. He has litigated many multi-issue, complicated trials, resulting in acquittals on both the State and Federal level. Mr. Glasgow has filed briefs before the Illinois Supreme Court that resulted in the State changing its laws to better serve its citizens, and has successfully argued cases in numerous Illinois and Federal Appellate and Trial Courts on behalf of his clients. He remains dedicated to defending clients accused of crimes by giving them the dedication and determination he has built his reputation on.

If you need assistance navigating the complex world of the Illinois criminal justice system, reach out to a defense attorney with years of proven experience and a stellar reputation. The team at Glasgow & Olsson is standing by to provide you with the legal guidance you need.