Cheronis & Parente LLC

Cheronis & Parente LLC is a Chicago, Illinois-based law firm dedicated to criminal defense and protecting the rights of individuals facing serious state and federal charges. Established in 2008 under Damon M. Cheronis and later expanded into its current partnership with Christopher V. Parente in 2022, the firm represents clients in complex, high-profile, and high-stakes legal matters across Illinois and throughout the United States.

The firm focuses on federal criminal defense, white-collar crimes, government investigations, drug offenses, violent crimes, sex crimes, criminal appeals, and grand jury proceedings. Its civil rights practice also addresses matters involving police brutality, excessive force, wrongful arrest, and other alleged constitutional violations. The firm emphasizes thorough investigations, strategic motion practice, and trial preparation to protect clients’ rights and pursue favorable outcomes.

Damon M. Cheronis, managing partner, is an experienced trial attorney recognized for his courtroom advocacy and work on complex criminal cases. Christopher V. Parente, a founding member and former Assistant U.S. Attorney in Chicago and Miami, brings extensive federal prosecution and trial experience to the firm’s defense practice. The team also includes associate attorney Aubrea R. Drake.

Located at 140 S. Dearborn Street, Suite 404, in Chicago’s Marquette Building, Cheronis & Parente LLC provides focused, individualized representation, working directly with clients throughout investigations, trials, and appeals.