Christopher A. DeRango is the Senior Member of DeRango & Cain, LLC and one of Northern Illinois' leading criminal defense attorneys. Since beginning his legal career in 1994, he has built a strong reputation for defending clients facing serious criminal charges in both state and federal courts.
Before entering private practice, Chris served as an Assistant State’s Attorney for Winnebago County, where he gained valuable courtroom experience. Today, he represents clients in major felony cases, felony DUI matters, white collar crimes, gun offenses, drug crimes, reckless homicide, murder, and other criminal defense matters. He has successfully handled numerous jury and bench trials and regularly appears in courts across Rockford, Belvidere, Sycamore, Dixon, Woodstock, Freeport, and other Northern Illinois jurisdictions. Chris is also frequently featured by the media as a legal commentator on significant criminal law issues.