From the Illinois State Bar Association comes news of this March 20, 2025,two-year license suspension from the Illinois Supreme Court:
Brendan Michael Pierard, Crystal Lake
Mr. Pierard, who was licensed in 2016, was suspended for two years and until further order of the Court, and until he completes the payment of restitution as required by a deferred prosecution agreement that he entered into with federal authorities.
He engaged in multiple acts of deceit over five years and committed wire fraud in connection with a cryptocurrency scam, all while working as a prosecutor for the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office.
A suspension until further order of the Court is an indefinite suspension which requires the suspended lawyer to petition for reinstatement after the fixed period of suspension ends.
Reinstatement is not automatic and must be allowed by the Supreme Court of Illinois following a hearing before the ARDC Hearing Board.
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A review of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission records reveals,
“… [he] committed the criminal act of wire fraud while he was working as a prosecutor for the McHenry
County State’s Attorney’s Office.
“…[he] lost the entire $139,500 [he obtained from investors]
“…[he] agreed to pay restitution totaling $124,500 to the investors. {He had paid $27,400 as of December 23, 2024.]”
Current State’s Attorney Randi Freese adds this information:
“Mr. Pierard was hired on 1/3/22.
“Upon learning of the federal investigation, he was placed on leave on 3/14/23 and ultimately terminated on 4/3/23.
“Mr. Pierced was an Assistant State’s Attorney in the misdemeanor division.”
