Represented one of the original "Death-Row Ten", an individual who was tortured by Chicago Police Detectives under the command of the  now-infamous convicted felon, Jon Burge.  See Death-Row Ten here. 

Argued nine clemency petitions (more than any other lawyer in Illinois) before the Prisoner Review Board. John Greenlees' arguments and  representation in one the cases was profiled in the documentary
"Deadline".  

Prior to the passage of the statute permitting post-conviction DNA testing, obtained a reversal and DNA testing in the Illinois Supreme Court for two capital murder cases. The evidence and arguments presented in those cases, one in the Will County Circuit Court (Joliet) and the other in the Cook County Circuit Court (26th Street), provided examples and support which led to the passage of the statute.    

Won the rescission of countless statutory summary suspensions (restoring a valid license) of clients charged with DUI where the alleged offense occurred in a private parking lot; where the officers did not have reasonable grounds to believe the client was under the influence; where the officers did not have reasonable grounds to request field tests or a breath test; where the officer failed to properly advise the client of his rights under the summary suspension law; where the machine malfunctioned; and where numerous other technical and non- technical mistakes because the police officer violated civil rights, or their duties, under the law.   

Obtained a “not guilty” verdict for an 18-year old facing attempted murder and armed violence charges because he was defending himself and his 12-year old brother from an impending attack by four older gang members.   

Represented a father improperly convicted of felony offenses arising out of his defense of his teenage son, from an attack by two cars full of young men who had come to the Client’s home to beat up his son.   

Obtained a “not guilty” verdict for a Client facing battery and resisting arrest charges because of a falsified report by a local policeman.      

Defended a man brutally attacked by the "security" of a local nightclub, "arrested" by an off-duty police and falsely charged with attacking the bouncer.   

Obtained a favorable plea agreement avoiding forced registration as a sex offender for a Client accused of having inappropriate contact with a minor female.   

Provided counsel to a young man, who was falsely charged with battering and resisting arrest, but was beaten so badly by members of a suburban police department that he required weeks of hospitalization.   

Obtained a favorable plea agreement avoiding incarceration for a Client accused of defrauding an elderly patient.   

Counseled numerous individuals falsely charged with sexual assault and sexual abuse charges, including cases wherein the alleged "victim" consented or has encouraged the alleged victim to come forward with false accusations.   

Obtained a favorable settlement for a client, who was Tasered and beaten by police while handcuffed during an alleged DUI arrest, including the dismissal of the significant criminal charges.    

Represented numerous individuals who were subjected to improper police procedures and activity, including illegal stops, searches, and the placing of unwarranted charges, because officers believed that the individuals were "gang members" who they could treat with impunity.  Many of these cases have resulted in cases being dismissed, individuals being found “not guilty”, and Civil Rights suits being filed seeking damages from the police for these violations of these citizen's rights.   

Obtained the dismissal of charges (and in some instances, a favorable reduction in charges or plea agreement) in domestic battery cases and order of protection cases.