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James E. Ryan Ryan & Ryan, Attorneys at Law 1555 Bond Street Suite 103 Naperville, IL 60563

Communication Center
Phone: 630-687-1597 877-674-6231	E-mail: jimryan@ryancrimlaw.com
Fax: 630-596-9402	Web site: http://www.ryancrimlaw.com

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Position	Bar Admissions	Education
Honors	Affiliations

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JIM RYAN served two terms as Attorney General of the State of Illinois (1995-2003). As Illinois' chief legal officer for eight years and with more than 30 years in public service and private practice, Mr. Ryan brings to Ryan & Ryan vast experience in law and Illinois government.

Jim Ryan has been credited for his efforts to professionalize the Office of Attorney General and taking a leadership role in the war on crime. His office vigorously enforced environmental and consumer protection laws and established a healthcare bureau to protect patients' rights.

Jim Ryan was an active member of the National Association of Attorneys General and is a past president of the Illinois State's Attorney Association.

Before serving as Attorney General, Jim Ryan served ten years as State's Attorney for DuPage County's (1984-1994). Prior to becoming State's Attorney, he was an Assistant State's Attorney and First Assistant State's Attorney. He was in private law practice for eight years with the law firm of Ryan & Darrah.

Current Employment Position(s):

Of Counsel

Bar Admissions:

Illinois, 1971

U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois

Education:

Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago-Kent College of Law, Chicago, Illinois

J.D.

St. Procopius, Lisle, Illinois

B.A.

Major: Political Science

Honors and Awards:

Benedictine University, Distinguished Fellow, 2003 - Present

Professional Associations and Memberships:

National Association of Attorney General

Member

 

Illinois State's Attorneys Association

Past President

Past Employment Positions:

Gardner Carton & Douglas, Counsel To, 2003 - 2004

 

Illinois Attorney General's Office, Illinois Attorney General, 1995 - 2003

 

DuPage County State's Attorney Office, DuPage County State's Attorney, 1984 - 1994

 

Ryan & Darrah, Partner, 1976 - 1984

 

DuPage County State's Attorney, Assistant States Attorney, 1972 - 1976

Birth Information:

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America