Miguel E. Miranda

Founder & Attorney, Miranda Law Office, LTD

With over 20 years of legal experience, Attorney Miguel E. Miranda is known for pairing exceptional trial skills with genuine empathy for individuals facing serious legal challenges. Founder of Miranda Law Office, LTD, he focuses on criminal defense, DUI defense, traffic matters, and personal injury cases, delivering results with both skill and compassion.

Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, Mr. Miranda has been honored as an Elite Lawyer and is an active member of the Illinois State Bar Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois. A former Cook County Assistant State's Attorney, he understands the system from both sides—giving clients a decisive advantage in court.

Mr. Miranda earned his J.D. from The John Marshall Law School (now UIC Law) in 2004, where he completed a legal internship under the supervision of future Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul. He also served as a professor at Northeastern Illinois University for two years, further strengthening his ability to communicate complex legal concepts with clarity. From high school through law school, he worked in a range of jobs—including at McDonald's, as a forklift driver, and in warehouses—experiences that shaped his empathy for hard-working individuals and his commitment to protecting their rights.

Outside the courtroom, Mr. Miranda is active in his faith, enjoys quality time with family and friends, follows his favorite sports teams, and participates in CrossFit to stay physically and mentally strong.

Practice Areas:

Bar Admissions:

  • Illinois, 2004

Education:

  • Law School: The John Marshall Law School (UIC Law), January 2004, J.D.
  • College/University: Bradley University, May 1999, B.A.

Awards:

  • Elite Lawyer, 2025

Memberships:

  • Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA)
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)
  • Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois (HLAI)

Relevant Past Employment Positions:

  • Cook County State's Attorney's Office, Assistant State's Attorney, November 2004 - February 2008

Languages Spoken:

  • English, Spanish