Thomas T. Glasgow

About Thomas

Thomas T. Glasgow is the founder and partner at Glasgow & Olsson, a highly respected legal authority in criminal defense, administrative law, and civil litigation. His distinguished career spans over three decades, successfully handling complex and high-profile cases in Cook, McHenry, Lake, Kane, DuPage, and surrounding counties. He has secured settlements exceeding $8 million and delivered victories in cases involving murder, self-defense, drug trafficking, aggravated felony DUI, and DUI defense. Mr. Glasgow earned his Juris Doctor from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1994 and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Mississippi in 1990. He also pursued Business and Management with certificates in Leadership and Neuroscience from the University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School from 2022-2024. He is a published author, adjunct professor, and sought-after speaker, teaching legal seminars for the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education and the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation. His expert legal analysis is frequently sought by major media outlets including CNN, FOX News, ABC, CBS, and NBC, and his work has been featured in numerous national and local publications. He holds an Avvo “Superb” rating and has received numerous professional accolades, including selection as a Super Lawyer and recognition among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America. He is admitted to practice before the Illinois Supreme Court, U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Central, and Southern Districts of Illinois, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court. He previously served as a Cook County State’s Attorney and Chief of Medical Prosecutions for the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation.

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Stephanie Olsson

Partner

Sarah L. Merkatoris

Associate Attorney