Scott L. Spiegel

Scott L. Spiegel has practiced law since 2001, specializing in personal injury law, criminal law, election law, and general litigation.  Over the course of his career, Mr. Spiegel has tried numerous cases to verdict in both civil and criminal court and developed a reputation as a skilled and highly respected trial attorney.  He has collected millions of dollars over the course of his career for his personal injury clients.  Mr. Spiegel is dedicated to achieving justice for his clients.

Mr. Spiegel conducts thorough investigations and aggressively pursues each case that he handles.  He takes pride in maintaining an open line of communication with clients and wants all of his clients to understand each step of the legal process.

Mr. Spiegel attended the University of Wisconsin- Madison where he received a Bachelors of Arts degree in 1998.  While at the University of Wisconsin- Madison, Mr. Spiegel was a triple major, completing majors in Behavioral Science and Law, Political Science and Sociology.  He also received a certificate in Women’s Studies.

Mr. Spiegel received his Juris Doctor from Chicago-Kent College of Law- Illinois Institute of Technology.  He graduated with honors in 2001.  Mr. Spiegel was a four time member of the Dean’s List and was a three time CALI award winner (highest grade in the class).  In addition, Mr. Spiegel participated in a clinical course where he served as a mediator for the Center for Conflict Resolution (CCR).  Further, Mr. Spiegel completed an externship for the Honorable Ann C. Williams at the United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit.

Mr. Spiegel began his legal career as an Assistant State’s Attorney at the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office in 2001.  He served the people of the State of Illinois for over five years.  During that time Mr. Spiegel was the first chair of a misdemeanor traffic courtroom where he prosecuted drunk drivers, hit and run drivers and individuals driving on a suspended or revoked license.  Mr. Spiegel then went on to serve in the Narcotics Special Prosecutions Unit where he prosecuted felony narcotic offenses.    Mr. Spiegel also served on the Felony Review Unit where he took handwritten statements from offenders and witnesses and approved felony charges for offenders.  While working as an Assistant State’s Attorney Mr. Spiegel grew to become an effective and experienced trial attorney as he performed numerous bench and jury trials.

In 2006, Mr. Spiegel made the jump from criminal law to civil law and began his tenure as an associate attorney at a very busy firm specializing in Plaintiff’s personal injury actions.  Mr. Spiegel served as a litigator and trial attorney specializing in personal injury law while also taking on criminal defense cases.  Mr. Spiegel successfully tried numerous personal injury cases to verdict.  In addition, Mr. Spiegel negotiated numerous favorable settlements, collecting millions of dollars on behalf of his clients.

In 2015, Mr. Spiegel joined the firm of Spiegel & DeMars as a partner.  This move allowed Mr. Spiegel to fulfill a lifelong ambition to work alongside his father and founding member of the firm, Stuart Spiegel.  At Spiegel & DeMars, Scott Spiegel continues to serve his clients as a seasoned litigator focusing on personal injury law and criminal defense.  Mr. Spiegel handles a wide variety of personal injury cases including but not limited to wrongful death, auto accidents, trip and falls, slip and falls, dog bites, batteries, dram shop actions, and nursing home neglect.  Mr. Spiegel also defends his clients in criminal court for a variety of offenses, including but not limited to narcotics offenses, domestic battery, orders of protection, gun charges, retail theft, and a variety of  traffic matters, including driving under the influence (DUI) and driving on a suspended license.  Mr. Spiegel’s practice has expanded since arriving at Spiegel & DeMars to also include handling of various administrative law matters.  This includes vigorous representation of clients in election law matters and municipal administrative hearings as well as service as a hearing officer.

Mr. Spiegel was born and raised in the Chicagoland area.  He enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons, collecting sports memorabilia, dining out, and staying active.  In addition, Mr. Spiegel is an avid sports fan and enjoys spending his summers cheering on his favorite team, the Chicago Cubs.