Mark D. Chutkow
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When clients face serious allegations of regulatory or criminal wrongdoing, Mark Chutkow is the clear-eyed, unflappable attorney they want at their sides.
A decorated former federal prosecutor who has won landmark cases and led the Criminal Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Detroit, Mark has experience with the many challenges clients might encounter in the justice system. As the co-leader of Dykema’s White Collar and Government Investigations practice, he uses his extraordinary litigation skills and keen judgment to navigate companies and executives through complex, high-stakes government enforcement and civil litigation matters.
Responding to state and federal investigations requires in-depth knowledge of the process, pitfalls, and government’s ultimate goal—something Mark developed during more than 20 years of service and leadership at the Department of Justice.
If he cannot resolve a matter during or after the investigation, he can prepare and lead the successful defense of any civil or criminal action that might follow. Always calm and cool-headed, Mark has earned the trust and respect of his peers, the bench, prosecutors, and top management among law enforcement agencies.
“I know the challenges and complexities of government investigations because I’ve led them on the other side. Companies and corporate leaders trust me to handle their most sensitive and difficult matters.”
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- University of Chicago Law School, J.D., Associate Editor, University of Chicago Legal Forum
- Yale University, B.A., cum laude
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Bar Admissions
- Illinois
- Michigan
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Court Admissions
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
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Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
- Commercial Litigation, 2025 and 2026
- Criminal Defense: White Collar, 2025 and 2026
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Named a Michigan Leading Lawyer in Litigation – White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations by Chambers USA, 2025
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Recognized in Michigan Super Lawyers® for White Collar Crimes; Business Litigation, 2025
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Named to Crain’s Detroit Business Notable “Litigators and Trial Attorneys," 2025
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Named to Lawdragon’s “500 Leading Litigators in America” Listing, 2024 and 2025
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Named a Top Lawyer by dbusiness Magazine for Litigation – Commercial, 2026
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Leonard R. Gilman Award, Federal Bar Association, Eastern District of Michigan, 2018
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Director’s Awards for Superior Performance, Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys, 2018 and 2015
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IRS Criminal Investigation Chief’s Excellence Award, 2013
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U.S. Department of Justice Certificate of Commendation, 2009
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United States President’s Council on Integrity and Efficiency, Award for Excellence, 2006
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 10 Award, 2004
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Michigan State Bar Foundation, Fellow
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International Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL), Fellow, 2024-present
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Federal Bar Association, Executive Board, Eastern District of Michigan, 2021-present
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American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL), Fellow, 2015-present
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Bloomfield Village Fire Department, Volunteer Firefighter, State Certification, Firefighter I & II Examinations, Bloomfield Township, Michigan, 2013-present
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Assistant U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of Michigan
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Assistant U.S. Attorney, Western District of Washington
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Chutkow and Logel to Present at 13th Annual Automotive Recalls Summit
Mark Chutkow and Jay Logel will serve as featured presenters at the 13th Annual Automotive Recalls…
“Illinois’ Madigan Primed for High-Stakes Seventh Circuit Fight”
Mark Chutkow was quoted in the Bloomberg Law article, “Illinois’ Madigan Primed for High-Stakes…
Mark Chutkow was quoted in Daily Mail article, "Sins of the father: Dad found guilty and facing life…
