Jed Stone is widely regarded as one of the nation’s leading criminal defense lawyers, known for delivering vigorous, thorough, and highly strategic representation to individuals facing serious criminal charges. Mr. Stone has built a strong reputation throughout Waukegan and the surrounding communities for his spirited defense of clients facing a wide range of matters within the criminal justice system. His practice is defined by careful preparation, sound judgment, and an unwavering commitment to protecting his clients’ rights at every stage of the legal process.

Mr. Stone’s approach to representation is deeply personal and client-focused. He prides himself on the level of dedication he offers everyone who seeks his counsel, routinely visiting the county jail each afternoon to meet with clients as part of his “daily rounds”. He works tirelessly to keep clients out of jail whenever possible, allowing them to move forward with their lives with dignity and stability.

Mr. Stone’s standing in the legal community is reflected in his inclusion in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, a distinction reserved for attorneys who have earned the highest levels of professional respect and ethical recognition. He has also been distinguished as one of Illinois’ leading criminal defense lawyers through a rigorous, peer-driven selection process conducted by the American Research Corporation. In a statewide survey of thousands of attorneys asked, “To whom would you refer criminal matters if a friend or family member were in need of representation?” Jed Stone was consistently identified as a trusted choice—an endorsement that speaks to the confidence his peers place in his skill, integrity, and results-driven advocacy.

In addition to his trial and courtroom accomplishments, Mr. Stone has maintained an active and influential role in the broader legal community through scholarship, teaching, and public service. He is a Fellow of the American Board of Criminal Lawyers and has been recognized in Who’s Who in American Law. His written contributions to the field include “Preserving the Record: Defending Illinois Criminal Cases,” “A Lawyer’s Reflection on Death,” published in The Chicago Bar Record in October 1992, and the revised Illinois Criminal Defense Motions (1995). He has served as a faculty member of the National College of Criminal Defense at Mercer Law School in Macon, Georgia, taught at the New York State Defender Institute, served as an adjunct professor of law at Northwestern University, and lectured in the Department of Politics at Lake Forest College.