Thomas T. Glasgow

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Leading Lawyer 2022

Schaumburg, Illinois

Phone: (847) 577-8700

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As founder of Glasgow & Olsson, Thomas T. Glasgow is committed to representing clients in Schaumburg, Illinois, as well as all of Cook County Criminal Courts, in McHenry, Lake, DuPage and Cook counties. He focuses his practice on civil litigation, administrative law and criminal law defense cases that involve cases such as Murder, Self Defense, drug trafficking charges, aggravated felony DUI and DUI/DWI defense.

After earning a Bachelor of Arts from The University of Mississippi, Mr. Glasgow went on to receive a Juris Doctor in 1994 on scholarship from Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology. While in law school, he made the dean’s list and participated in national trial competitions.

He has successfully negotiated settlements in excess of $8,000,000.00 for our clients.

With three decades of experience, Mr. Glasgow is known for aggressively advocating on behalf of his clients, whether he is defending someone facing serious criminal charges or helping an entrepreneur launch a business. Local and national media, including the Cable News Network and FOX News Network, LLC, have sought Mr. Glasgow for his legal opinion on current events.

For his legal achievements, he holds an Avvo “Superb” rating.

A published author, Mr. Glasgow is active in the legal community.. He has also taught seminars for The Institute of Continuing Legal Education and the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation.

Mr. Glasgow is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit and the Supreme Court of the United States.

Attorney Thomas T. Glasgow practicing in criminal defense:

DUI Defense
Aggravated/ Felony DUI
Drug Trafficking Crimes
Criminal Defense

Media Appearances:

Featured in:

  • Leading Lawyers Magazine
  • Chicago Life Magazine
  • JUF News Magazine

News Coverage:

Bar Admissions:

  • Illinois, 1994
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 1994
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar, 1994
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 1994
  • U.S. Supreme Court, 1997
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of Illinois, 2011
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of Illinois Trial Bar, 2011
  • U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois, 2011
  • U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois Trial Bar, 2011

Education:

  • University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School, 2022
    Business, Management, Marketing and related support services
  • Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois, 1994
    J.D.
    Honors: Dean's List
    Honors: Member, National Trial Competition Team
    Honors: Recipient, Jacob and Yolanda Van Emden Scholarship, Dean's Advisory Council
  • University of Mississippi, 1990
    B.A.

Published Works:

Honors and Awards:

  • Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (IICLE), Programs Volunteer of the Year
  • Public Service Award, Pro Bono Service Award, Northwest Suburban Bar Association
  • Speaker, Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA)
  • Superior DUI Attorney, National Advocacy for DUI Defense (NAFDD)
  • Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America
  • American Academy of Trial Lawyers Premier 100
  • Nation's Top One Percent - National Association of Distinguished Counsel
  • Ten Best Criminal Law Firms in Illinois - American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

Classes/Seminars Taught:

  • Adjunct Professor - Concordia University Masters and Doctoral Law
  • "Defending DUI and Related Cases," "Concealed Carry in Illinois," "Medical Marijuana: Its Uses and Regulation in Illinois," Institute for Continuing Legal Education, 2007 - Present
  • Instructor, Health Care Investigator Training, Illinois Department of Professional Regulation
  • Educational Law Masters and Doctoral level candidates Concordia University

Professional Associations and Memberships:

  • Adjunct Professor - Concordia University Masters and Doctoral Law
  • Former Mayor Pro Tem, Village of Arlington Heights
  • Former Trustee, Village of Arlington Heights
  • Former Chairman, Zoning Board of Appeals, Village of Arlington Heights
  • Past President Pro Tem, Northwest Water Commission of Cook County
  • Former Treasurer, Northwest Water Commission of Cook County
  • Past Member, Central District of Illinois Health Care Fraud Committee of U.S. Department of Justice United States Attorney's Office
  • Past Member, Nominating Committee, Northwest Suburban Bar Association
  • Past Member, Board of Governors, Northwest Suburban Bar Association
  • Past Member, Judicial Evaluation Committee, Northwest Suburban Bar Association
  • Former Co-Chair, Judges Night, Northwest Suburban Bar Association
  • Past Chairman, Holiday Party Committee, Northwest Suburban Bar Association
  • Member President's Circle, Northwest Community Hospital
  • Member, Steering Committee, Metropolis Performing Arts Center
  • Past Member, Chicago Bar Association
  • Past Member, Illinois Bar Association

Past Employment Positions:

  • Illinois Department of Professional Regulation, Chicago, Illinois, Chief of Medical Division, 1998 - 1999
  • Cook County State's Attorney, Chicago, Illinois, 1994 - 1998
  • Felony Review, Cook County, 1997 - 1998
  • Narcotics Division, Cook County, 1995 - 1997
  • Juvenile Division, Cook County, 1994
  • Traffic Division, Cook County, 1994

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