Evan Bruno

Evan Bruno is dedicated to empowering individuals facing criminal charges through strategic advocacy and robust counseling. As Managing Partner of Bruno Law Offices, he draws on his formative experience in the Illinois Fourth District Appellate Court and his clerkship with Justice Robert J. Steigmann to craft solutions that navigate complex appellate and trial processes with precision and tenacity.

A lifelong Illinois resident, Evan stays at the forefront of legal developments, combining his passion for teaching—having served as an adjunct professor at the University of Illinois College of Law and an instructor of criminal law at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute—with his role as a columnist for the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin and a frequent contributor to Illinois Bar Association publications.

He has taught courses to attorneys and judges on topics ranging from the Fourth Amendment to strategies for effective appellate advocacy. His commitment to community and continuous learning ensures that every client benefits from both cutting-edge strategy and compassionate counsel.

Educational Background

• Juris Doctor – Indiana University Maurer School of Law
• B.A. – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 2009

Professional Associations

• Illinois State Bar Association
  • Member and Former Chairman, Cannabis Law Section Council
  • Member, Criminal Justice Section Council
  • Member, Traffic Laws and Courts Section Counsel
  • Past Chairman, Human Rights Section Council
  • Past Member, Diversity Leadership Council
  • Past Member, Bench and Bar Section Council
  • Past Member, Assembly (governing body)
• President, Champaign County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (2016)
• Board Member, State Appellate Defender Commission (appointed 2021)
• Champaign County Bar Association

Courts Admitted

• United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois
• Supreme Court of Illinois
• United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

Awards

• Outstanding Pro Bono Attorney of the Year, Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance (2013)
• First Place Champion, Sherman Minton Moot Court Competition (2011)