Professional Experience

Meet Alexander B. Blum, Criminal Defense Attorney at Hirsch Law Group. With over a decade of experience, Alexander has defended clients in Cook, Kane, Lake, DuPage, McHenry, Will, and surrounding counties. His practice covers a wide range of criminal matters, including DUIs, domestic violence, drug crimes, gun charges, theft offenses, and sexual assault.

Known for his thorough case preparation and aggressive defense, Alexander has secured dismissals, reduced charges, deferred prosecutions, and Not Guilty verdicts in both bench and jury trials. He also has significant experience representing commercial drivers in CDL and overweight truck violations, helping protect their licenses and livelihoods. In addition to criminal defense, Alexander practices foreclosure defense and entertainment law, providing trusted counsel to homeowners and clients in the entertainment industry.

Areas of Practice

  • DUI
  • Domestic Violence & Domestic Battery
  • Drug Crimes
  • Gun & Weapons Charges
  • Theft & Retail Theft
  • Sexual Assault
  • Probation & Supervision Violations
  • CDL & Overweight Truck Violations

Education

  • Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D. – 2009 (Dean’s List, Moot Court)
  • University of Southern California, B.A. in Psychology – 2004

Professional Associations

  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • Lake County Bar Association

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

  • Illinois