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About Jerald Novak
I am Jerry Novak and I opened Jerry Novak & Associates to help people deal with the stress and legalities associated with DUI and criminal defense. I provide legal advice and representation for people charged with their first DUI or people who have been charged with multiple DUI offenses. I have significant experience handling issues related to DUI defense, Secretary of State Reinstatement Hearings, suspended or revoked driver licenses, and other criminal defense matters.. A majority of my DUI clients come from Lake County and northern Cook County, Illinois including the cities of Grayslake, Waukegan, Buffalo Grove, Deerfield, Libertyville, Mundelein, Gurnee, and Vernon Hills.. As a former Assistant State’s Attorney and as a private defense attorney, I have handled cases as simple as a traffic violation and as serious as murder. I hold a license to practice law in all Illinois State Courts and all Federal Courts including the U.S. Supreme Court. I have been previously licensed to practice law in Washington D.C. and the U.S. Tax Court.. I have lectured at professional seminars for Alcohol and Drug Counselors including NICASA and IODAPCA. I have been recognized as a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. I have also been a participating member of the Chicago Bar Association, the Illinois Bar Association and the Lake County Bar Association. I have taught law and business courses at the college level. I hold a J.D. from the John Marshall Law School and a Bachelors Degree from Northeastern Illinois University.. If you have been charged with a Driving Under the Influence or any other criminal offense, please contact Jerald Novak & Associates. I don’t just say I can help with your Illinois DUI defense, I prove I can help.
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Is it normal for the victim of a crime to decide if the defendant gets a felony or misdemeanor? Aug 21, 2026criminal defense attorney — IllinoisLocation: Illinois: I was assaulted by my ex boyfriend and threatened with an axe. He used the axe to damage my furniture. The police came and allowed him to leave. He then returned and scratched my car. He also called the police on me, lying to say I stole from…
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family law attorney — IllinoisTL;DR want to know if I can apply for help from a family attorney to reply to letter from attorney of mother of child. Previously applied in July 2025 and was told they couldn’t help me. Want to know if I can try again. ___________________________________________ In January 2025, I had…
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AZ dad planning to move to IL for child. Can I establish paternity NOW and make parenting schedule, later? Aug 18, 2026family law attorney — IllinoisTL;DR Have to move from AZ to Coles County IL to make coparenting situation between mother of my child and I easier, but I have to establish myself in IL first and have a home/job to support my child on my time. I’m currently in the process of filing for…
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Communication question Aug 5, 2026criminal defense attorney — IllinoisGood evening, is it normal to not have any communication with your lawyer until the day of your court date? My lawyer does not communicate with me until the day of court. For reference: I was charged with felony theft of $40 (enhanced because of it being a school or…
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“I highly recommend and endorse Jerald Novak for DUI and criminal defense in Lake County, Illinois. I have written answers alongside Mr. Novak for several years and can vouch for his work ethic, dedication and professionalism. His responses reflect a thoughtful conscientious hard working attorney who vigorously fights for his clients. Any client would be well served by having Jerry Novak represent them.”
“I haven’t hired attorney Jerry Novak yet to help with reinstatement of my D/L, but I did discuss my case with him briefly. Being a good judge of character, I can tell you he seems to be very honest, and up front about my situation. …”— James Yofon (5/5)
“I had a consultation regarding my dui case with Jerry. After a brief conversation with him, it became clear that he puts other people first and is willing to have the tough conversations in order to help. I respected how he was …”— Justice (5/5)
“Jerry is not only an exceptional lawyer, but an even better person who truly cares about his clients. His guidance in navigating through the legal system has provided much needed assistance through a very difficult and challenging time. …”— Rob Wodek (5/5)
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