Attorney Steven Pernick of Wilmette, IL; sleazy loser

The state of Illinois presented Steven L. Pernick with a law license in 1973 after he graduated from DePaul University Law School.

The Illinois Registration and Disciplinary Commission found Stevie guilty of the following misconduct.

• Stevie represented Ivan Bilic, a German citizen in a criminal case, which after a preliminary hearing was dismissed
• After Bilic’s criminal case was dismissed, a dispute over fees arose between Stevie and Bilic
• Stevie placed a lien on Bilic’s $3,500 bond after Bilic filed a motion to release the bond money
• After placing the lien on Bilic’s bond money, Stevie approached I.N.S. agents and told them Bilic had immigration problems
• Stevie’s contact with I.N.S. agents during a hearing to release the $3,500 bond to Bilic led to Bilic’s arrest; however, he was released after it was determined he was in the country legally
• Used or revealed a secret of his client know to Stevie without the client’s consent
• Used confidential information relating to his representation of Bilic to the disadvantage of Bilic
• Asserted or controverted an issue in which the basis for doing so was frivolous [BS]
• Used means that had no substantial purpose other than to embarrass or burden a third person
• Engaged in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice
• Used information he gained as an attorney to the detriment of his former client
• Improperly claimed entitlement to his client's bond money under the Attorney's Lien Act

As a direct consequence of his misconduct, the enablers for Attorney Misfits sitting on the Illinois Supreme Court punished Stevie by gifting him with a complimentary censure.

As we speak (August 2016), Stevie practices with the Law Offices of Steve Pernick at 1616 Sheridan Avenue in Wilmette, Illinois.

Caution: Stevie is not covered by legal malpractice insurance