Stephanie Buck is a seasoned litigator with over 20 years of experience in both prosecution and defense. Prior to joining Driver Defense Team, she was a Partner at a boutique criminal defense firm, following an 18-year tenure as an Assistant State’s Attorney in Cook County. This dual perspective gives her a strategic advantage—allowing her to anticipate the State’s approach and craft effective, proactive defenses for her clients. Stephanie earned her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Minnesota Law School and holds a Bachelor of Arts from The Ohio State University.
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