Thomas T. Glasgow

Schaumburg, Illinois Telephone: 847.577.8700 Download vCard 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:

• Legal Analyst on Fox News National
• Legal Analyst on ABC News Chicago
• Legal Analyst on CBS News Chicago
• Legal Analyst on WMAQ/ NBC 5 Chicago
• Legal Analyst for CLTV
• Legal Analyst on The Mike and Juliet Show
• Legal Analyst on The Talk Show
• Legal Analyst on CNN
• EXTRA
• Trust Radio Network AM 560
• Trusted Radio Network AM 560 Interview 7/23/21

Featured in:

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

News Coverage:

• "Lawyer: Suspect in Streamwood road-rage shooting may have case to claim self-defense", Daily Herald, March 3, 2022
• "Thomas Glasgow gets mandatory 51 year sentence reduced to 17 months for man convicted of murdering trespasser", Telegraph Herald, June 13, 2021
• "Judge reduces bond amount for Hanover man charged with murder", Telegraph Herald Tri-state State News August 12, 2020
• "Solicitation case 'unique' because of St. Charles man's mental capacity", Daily Herald, December 6, 2019
• "Schaumburg mom who killed disabled daughter gets 4 years in prison", ABC 7 Chicago, May 19, 2016
• "Woman who killed disabled daughter to be sentenced next week", Fox News, Published May 15, 2016
• "Experts say probation understandable for woman who killed disabled daughter", By Tony Briscoe Reporter Chicago Tribune, May 18, 2016
• "Judge to decide sentence for mom who fed lethal drugs to disabled daughter", Washington Post (Reuters Video), May 13, 2016
• "Mother faces sentencing for killing disabled adopted daughter", By Kristina Sgueglia, CNN, Wed May 18, 2016
• "Schaumburg mom accused of killing daughter gets support", Chicago Tribune, June 26, 2015
• Woman Accused of Murdering Daughter Not 'Open-and-Shut Case'", NBC 5 Chicago, June 25, 2015
• Defense: 'Astonishing' amount of sympathy for woman accused of killing daughter", Daily Herald, June 25, 2015
• Schaumburg Criminal Lawyer Explains the Benefits of Non-Lawyer Experts in DUI Cases, PRWeb, March 14, 2014
• "Order of protection means loss of gun permit, but some say reinstatement slow", Daily Herald, December 17, 2013
• "Do more gun permits mean more guns?", Daily Herald, December 16, 2013
• "Cameras in court", Illinois Issues, October 2013
• "Attorney Thomas Glasgow plans to take the City of Chicago to the Supreme Court"
• "Prosecutors Say Obscene Gesture Fueled Fight", Northwest Herald, June 10, 2011
• "Coleman Defense Team Waits on DNA Evidence", Belleview New-Democrat, January 29, 2011
• "Home Invasion Trail Centers on Marijuana Feud", The Daily Herald, September 15, 2010
• "Attorney for Cop in Bribe Case Fires Back", The Daily Herald, January 18, 2006
• "Sheriff's Office Says it Arrested Rogue Deputy", The Daily Herald, January 17, 2006
• "Overview of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation", Northwest Suburban Bar Association Newsbriefs, 2005
• "Bar Associations Help Needy, Honor Judge", The Daily Herald, January 11, 2005
• "DUI a Harder Case to Make As New Defenses Crop Up, Authorities Scramble to Adapt", The Daily Herald, November 9, 2004
• "Northlake Man Accused of Killing Mom Found Fit for Trial", The Chicago Tribune, January 16, 2004
• "Mental Exam OK'd for Son in Killing", The Chicago Tribune, October 17, 2003
• "Man to Plead Innocent of Killing Mom", The Chicago Tribune, September 13, 2003
• "Attorney Accused of Selling Babies", The Daily Herald, June 22, 2001
• "Man Gets Probation for Hurting His Mother", The Daily Herald, September 30, 1999
• "Setting Up Shop", The Daily Herald, July 16, 1999
• "Skokie Psychiatrist Gets Date With Court in Satanic Case", The Daily Herald, November 10, 1998
• "Doctor Suspended in Hospital Death", Chicago Sun-Times, October 10, 1998
• "State Seeks Disciplinary Action Against Psychiatrist", The Daily Herald, September 30, 1998
• "State Pushes Case Against Doctor", The Daily Herald, September 30, 1998
• "Psychiatrist Accused of Misconduct", Chicago Sun-Times, August 14, 1998
• "Controversial Psychiatrist's License In Peril - State Files First Challenge In A Repressed Memory Case", The Chicago Tribune, August 13, 1998

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:

• "Two Lives Lost - Lessons Learned From The Drejka Shooting ", by Chip Eberhart & Thomas Glasgow, Concealed Carry Magazine January 2020 volume 17 issue 1
• "Is a parking space worth losing your life or your freedom...Lessons Learned from the Drejka Shooting, two lives lost due to poor training.", by Chip Eberhart & Thomas Glasgow, September 6, 2019
• Author, Ch. 13: "Aggravated DUI" Defending DUI and Related Cases, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, August 2006 - Present
• Editor,A Citizen's Guide to Illinois Concealed Carry, Firearms Professional Training, Inc., 2015

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
• Past Mayor Pro Tem, Village of Arlington Heights
• Past Trustee, Village of Arlington Heights
• Past Chairman, Zoning Board of Appeals, Village of Arlington Heights
• Past President Pro Tem, Northwest Water Commission of Cook County
• Past Treasurer, Northwest Water Commission of Cook County
• Special Prosecutor, Cook County Illinois
• Special Assistant Public Defender, Cook County Illinois
• 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
• Past 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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