Purav Bhatt is a criminal defense attorney who is highly respected by his colleagues and highly recommended by his clients. Purav Bhatt is committed to providing his clients with highly effective, strategic legal representation in order to achieve the best possible outcome in their cases. He tailors each defense strategy to meet the needs of his clients and fights aggressively to protect their rights and interests.

With nearly two decades of criminal law experience, Purav Bhatt prides himself on being a compassionate criminal lawyer who has represented numerous clients with unique cases and has managed to get them the best results, even in the most complex cases involving serious criminal offenses. When you are facing criminal charges and going through a difficult time, you can count on attorney Purav Bhatt to not only fight for you with a winning legal strategy, but to also be an ally who will guide, support, and stand by you every step of the way.
Attorney Purav Bhatt is a Chicago native who believes that anyone who is charged with a crime deserves a robust defense and must be able to tell their side of the story. He knows firsthand how the prosecution only wants the jury to hear one side of the story, but prides himself on being able to get out his client’s side, even when it is in his client’s best interest not to testify at trial.
Purav Bhatt is a former Cook County prosecutor and has been an integral part of the State of Illinois’ criminal justice system for decades. During his time as a prosecuting attorney, Purav Bhatt handled a wide range of cases – from aggravated criminal sexual assault to drug crimes. He knows how law enforcement officials like police officers, detectives, prosecutors, and judges work in the criminal justice system. Since he left the prosecutor’s office, he has been applying his prosecutorial knowledge and vast criminal defense trial experience to defend individuals who are facing criminal charges.
A highly skilled criminal defense attorney, Purav Bhatt is licensed to practice in the State of Illinois and Federal courts, which the military justice system is a part of. He is known for his principled and uncompromising approach toward providing legal counsel and presenting an aggressive criminal defense.
Purav Bhatt is also an Adjunct Professor, teaching trial advocacy at the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law. When he is not practicing criminal law and fighting for his clients, attorney Purav Bhatt spends his time training future attorneys and educating them on trial preparation and practice. Under his guidance, our team at The Law Office of Purav Bhatt has the dedication, experience, and extensive knowledge to fight for you.
When you are charged with a criminal offense, you need a criminal defense attorney who practices law the Chicago way, who can fight aggressively to safeguard your rights, reputation, and freedom. Purav Bhatt is one of the highest-rated criminal defense lawyers in Cook County and is known for his deep understanding of criminal law, extensive trial experience, and willingness to take on State and Federal prosecutors to fight for his clients and win favorable outcomes.
Over the years, Purav Bhatt has handled a wide array of criminal cases ranging from white-collar crimes to DUI, domestic violence, drug possession, gun crimes, violent crimes, and sexual crimes. Our legal team brings academic excellence, rigorous legal training, and unmatched experience to the table. We are prepared to go the extra mile in order to protect our client’s rights and freedom.
Call The Law Office of Purav Bhatt today at 773-791-9682 or contact us online to schedule a free and confidential consultation with an experienced criminal defense lawyer.