About Elena Morgan
I am a dedicated and accomplished advocate with a strong track record in criminal defense and appeals. My career began in Chicago, where I honed my skills at the Cook County Public Defender's Office and the Illinois Office of the State Appellate Defender. In 2020, I joined the prominent California Criminal Defense firm, Maas & Russo, where I took on a wide range of cases, including misdemeanors, felonies, and post-conviction litigation. I navigate complex legal matters while providing clients with empathetic advocacy, guiding clients through every stage of their case from trial to post-conviction relief. As of January 2026, I will be moving back to Chicago, but I will be available to take on privately retained clients with California criminal cases.
Licenses
| bar number | issuing state |
|---|---|
| 331119 | California |
Degrees
DePaul University College of Law, 2019
Field of studyLaw, Public Interest Law
DegreeJD
Suffolk University, 2012
Field of studyCommunications & Public Relations
DegreeBA
Practice areas and fees
Criminal Law/Defense$ 350 / hour
initial consultation no charge / 30 min