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I have tried criminal felony cases in Kane, Kendall, La Salle, Will, Du Page and Cook County.  In 2011 I co-counseled a First Degree Murder Trial at 26th & California and my client was found not guilty.  I also conducted an Armed Robbery bench trial and my client was found not guilty.  I co-couseled a Possession of a Controlled Substance With Intent to Deliver (56 pounds of marijuana) in front of a jury in Ottawa, Illinois, La Salle County and the jury found my client guilty.. I have defended numerous clients in Driiving Under the Influence from preliminary matters to trial.. I am on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  My cell phone number is listed above.  If you need representation - I will be there.  Discount fees for military veterans. I am a Vietnam Vet - 101st Airborne - 1969-1970.. I  have owned, buiilt and ridden Harley-Davidsons for 40 years.  I currently own and ride a 1998 Softail Springer.

I am a Partner with KGG LLC, in Joliet Illinois. I joined the firm as an associate in May of 2017 aftering spending 6 years with the firm of Zukowski Law Offices. In January of 2025 I became a Partner with the firm. I primarily practice in Will, Grundy, and LaSalle counties.. I practice primarily in the areas of zoning and real estate development, residential and commercial real estate sales/purchases, estate planning and estate administration. general business representation (including business formation, business sales/purchases, annual business filings, and general business counsel), and not-for-profit organizations.

I am a 28+ year resident of Will County, Illinois.  I am married and have a daughter attending Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  My twin sons both attend Joliet West High School in Joliet, Illinois. I am a member and former President of the Will County Bar Association, and have been the managing partner of McNamara Phelan McSteen, LLC since its inception in 2005.  I am also a member of the Board of Trustees for Joliet Montessori School.. A former high school and college varsity athlete, I now restrict my athletic endeavors to bicycling and watching my kids compete in soccer and track and field.. I have been a trial lawyer since starting to practice in 1992, focusing first in employment law, then in labor law and criminal defense, and, for the last eighteen years, primarily in the area of personal injury.  I have practiced in trial and appellate courts in Missouri and in Illinois, and have argued before the Illinois Supreme Court.  I am also a member of the federal trial bar in the Central and Northern Districts of Illinois.

HEATHER M. GLOCKLER. ASSOCIATE. Heather M. Glockler concentrates her practice in corporate and business law, real estate law, zoning and land use, and local government law.. Heather is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, Will County Bar Association, and Will County Women’s Bar Association.. Heather grew up in Lockport, Illinois. In 2016, she graduated from Governors State University with a B.A in Sociology. While at GSU, Heather was on the Dean’s List and participated as a research assistant for Dr. Daniel Cortese.. After college, Heather attended the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law (formerly John Marshall Law School). She graduated in 2019 and was admitted to practice law in the State of Illinois the same year. During law school, Heather was a Property Law Teaching Assistant from 2017-2018 for Professor Maureen Straub Kordesh, certified mediator through the Center for Conflict Resolution in 2018, and also served as the Administrative Editor from 2018-2019 for THE JOHN MARSHALL REVIEW OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW. She is a former Spiros Family Perseverance Scholarship and Bohemian Lawyers of Chicago Scholarship recipient.. While attending law school, Heather externed for the Honorable Judge Chrystel Gavlin and worked as a 711 Intern at the Will County States Attorney’s Office representing the State in misdemeanor cases.

Having more than 25 years of legal experience. Attorney John S. Rossi practices in the areas of family law, probate, estate planning, and real estate. John is an accredited mediator in family law and also acts as a guardian ad litem, representing children in family law matters. Previously, he served as an Assistant State's Attorney in the counties of Will and Peoria. To schedule a free consultation with Attorney Rossi, visit his website or call.

For over 25 years Jeff Tomczak has been in the trial courtrooms of Will County, Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kankakee and LaSalle counties, as well as Federal District Court, handling the most serious, high profile personal injury and criminal matters. As the Joliet Herald News has said, his “straight forward approach” is all about getting results” for victims as well as working to assure that no others are injured through the same conduct. His work representing victims has resulted in not only significant compensation for his clients who have been injured through the unjust actions of others, he has also worked and succeeded in, for example, recalling 600,000 dangerous cribs nationwide, placing a dangerous nursing home into “Receivership” for the first time in Illinois history, and increasing the winning percentage of the States Attorney’s Office to it’s highest in 20 years. The Illinois Supreme Court has also personally appointed Jeff Tomczak to the Capitol Litigation Review Committee to help review the credentials of lawyers seeking permission to handle Death Penalty cases.

For 15 years, Gregory Reeder has been a vigorous advocate for his clients and public servant throughout the State of Illinois. Greg is an experienced trial attorney, who aggressively fights for his clients whether they are charged with a felony or misdemeanor or going through a divorce or family law case. Greg has successfully defended clients at all stages of litigation in both criminal and civil courts with a focus in criminal defense, civil litigation divorce and juvenile law.

Eric P. Hanson practices in the areas of local government and municipal law, land use, DUI and employment practice. In the course of his government and municipal work, Eric has also developed a specific practice in the area of affordable housing. He represents several public housing authorities in the State of Illinois and is a frequent speaker at affordable housing conferences and workshops.. Eric was born in Joliet, Illinois in 1969. He attended the University of Illinois in Champaign, where he earned a B.A. Sociology in 1991. He received his J.D., cum laude, at The John Marshall Law School in 1995. During law school, he served as an Executive Editor of The John Marshall Law Review and participated in the Pace University Environmental Law Moot Court Competition.. Eric began his legal career as a judicial clerk to the Honorable Rita B. Garman of the Illinois Appellate Court, Fourth District. Following his clerkship, he served as a Will County Assistant State’s Attorney. He joined Mahoney, Silverman & Cross, LLC in 1998, and was named as a partner in 2004.. Eric’s community activities include serving as the current chairman of the Board of Directors of the Greater Joliet Area YMCA, President of the Rotary Club of Shorewood from 2010-2012 and President of the School Board at the Cathedral of St. Raymond School in Joliet from 2006-2007.. Eric is a member of the Will County Bar Association and Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA). He was elected as a member of the ISBA Assembly from 2004-2010 and served as a member of the Assembly Agenda and Program Committee in 2005. Currently, Eric is a member of the Standing Committee on Continuing Legal Education and the Task Force on Unauthorized Practice of Law.  He also served on the following ISBA Committees: Standing Committee on Bar Services and Activities (2008-2009), Committee on Insurance Programs and Services (2003-2008; Chairman 2007-2008) and Young Lawyers Division Council (2000-2005). In 2001, Eric was appointed to serve on the ISBA Special Committee on Appellate Practice and the Special Committee on the Future of the Courts.

Ed's specializes in the areas of Estate Planning, Tax, Wealth Preservation and Asset Protection Planning, and Business/Business Succession Planning, and he is a frequent speaker on these topics with the Illinois State Bar Association, the Will County Bar Association, the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, and the National Business Institute. Ed is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, the Chicago Bar Association, the Will County Bar Association, and the Estate Planning Council of Greater Joliet. Ed is a member of the Trusts & Estates Section Council of the Illinois State Bar Association, the ISBA Task Force on the Unauthorized Practice of Law, and the ISBA Assembly. Ed also has an AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell. Ed has attained an AV Preeminent Rating in Trusts and Estates, Wills and Probate, and Aged and Aging, by the Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review, the highest rating for attorneys under the peer review system.

Cosmo J. Tedone was born on December 13, 1966 in Manchester, Connecticut. Prior to forming the law firm, Tedone & Morton, P.C., he was the senior associate with Chuck Bretz and Associates, P.C. for eight years along with experience as an Assistant Will County Public Defender and private practice in the area of insurance defense and general civil litigation. He was involved with several appeals that resulted in three murder convictions being overturned in 2011.. With over 20 years of experience, Mr. Tedone's current practice emphasizes in criminal defense (DUI, Suspended Driver Licenses, Drugs, Domestic Battery, Homicide and Appeals), personal injury, and Secretary of State Hearings, representing a wide variety of clientele. He represents clients in litigation matters before Federal and State Courts, arbitration and administrative agencies. Cosmo has many years of experience as a litigator trying over fifty jury trials and hundreds of bench trials and motions.. Mr. Tedone graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology (B.A. 1990) and Thomas Cooley School of Law (J.D. 1999-Cum Laude). He received several awards and accomplishments while in law school including a Certificate of Merit in Torts and Family Law, finalist in the school's moot court competition and member of law review.. He is admitted and qualified to practice in the States of Connecticut and Illinois and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar. Mr. Tedone is a member of the Will County Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association and former member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers.

Contact Courtney Mehta at. Courtney Mehta graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2011. During law school Courtney spent her summers clerking for a Family Law firm.  After passing the bar,  Courtney began her career working for Mitchell Law Group in Joliet, Illinois.. In 2016,  Courtney joined Henderson Law & Mediation Center, now Henderson & Mehta Law and Mediation Center.  At Henderson & Mehta Law & Mediation Center, Courtney concentrates her practice in the areas of Divorce,  Separation, Parental Allocation (formerly known as Custody), Guardianship, and Adoption.  Courtney is also on the Will County Mediation and Guardian ad Litem lists. She is frequently appointed in those capacities.  Courtney is currently a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the Will County Bar Association where she serves as the Co-Chair of the Guardian ad Litem Committee.  Courtney has presented on a Guardian ad Litem panel and on the Best Interests of the Minor Children.. Courtney is currently a working Mother of two children. She lives in Naperville, Illinois with her husband and children.

Chuck began his legal career in 1982 as an Assistant State’s Attorney in Will County, Illinois.  He successfully prosecuted his first murder case at the age of twenty-five and won every murder case that he tried as a prosecutor thereafter, along with numerous other Felony cases involving various crimes.  In 1986, Chuck joined the oldest law firm in Joliet, Murphy, Timm, Lennon, Spesia, and Ayers as a litigation Associate.  For six years, Chuck tried various civil cases including Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, and Commercial disputes in the state and federal courts.  Subsequently, Chuck rejoined the State’s Attorney’s Office as the First Assistant and successfully prosecuted several cases, including obtaining a First Degree Murder conviction as to an inmate at a local prison who had killed a correctional officer.  Since leaving the State’s Attorney’s Office, Chuck has been in Private Practice on his own, except for a three year period of time when he was employed by a local Real Estate Developer.  In 1999, Chuck formed the Law Offices of Chuck Bretz, P.C., which is now known as Chuck Bretz & Associates, P.C.. Since that time, Chuck has built Chuck Bretz & Associates, P.C. into a dynamic law firm featuring distinguished and accomplished attorneys who concentrate their practice in the areas Criminal, Family, and Personal Injury litigation and advising various businesses pertaining to multiple commercial matters.

Chris Spesia has been a partner with Spesia & Taylor since 2001 and focuses his practice on municipal law, real estate, land use and development with a focus on industrial, pipeline and utility related projects, litigation, and estate planning. Chris Spesia is “AV” rated by Martindale Hubbell. Chris Spesia’s litigation background includes most kinds of civil cases, including zoning, mandamus and eminent domain and Estate litigation. His recent cases include the successful prosecution of a multi-million dollar oral contract to create a will claim in both the circuit and appellate courts.. Chris Spesia acts as the Village Attorney for the Villages of New Lenox, Minooka and Rockdale and assists with the representation of the Village of Manhattan. As a municipal attorney, Chris Spesia has been involved in the annexation, rezoning and development of thousands of acres for the Firm’s rapidly-growing Villages and has established Tax Increment Financing, Special Service Areas and Business Development Districts for the benefit of residential, industrial and commercial projects.. Chris Spesia has utilized his litigation, land use and real estate experience to assist the Firm’s pipeline and public utility clients in obtaining government approvals and necessary rights-of-way for new projects involving water lines, natural gas facilities and crude oil pipelines.. Chris Spesia has represented the Firm’s public utility client in the Illinois Commerce Commission on multiple acquisition transactions and customer complaints. Chris Spesia has also worked on closing the purchase of sewer and water systems from public and private entities and recently handled the purchase of a water system serving 44,000 residents.. Chris Spesia works with the Firm’s Estate Planning group on crafting plans that achieve the objectives of its clients, including Estate Tax and probate avoidance. Chris Spesia also serves as a Trustee for Firm clients.

Bryan M. Wellner was raised in Minooka, Illinois. He is a graduate of Minooka High School. He graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in English. While at Illinois Wesleyan, Bryan played on the baseball team. He was also an active member of Sigma Chi Fraternity, Gamma Sigma Alpha, an academic honor society, Order of Omega, a leadership honor society, and Pi Sigma Alpha, a political honor society.. Bryan then earned his Juris Doctor degree from The John Marshall Law School in May, 2015. While at The John Marshall Law School, Bryan was on the Dean’s List and actively participated in the trial advocacy program. He also coached a team in John Marshall’s annual 1L Intrascholastic trial advocacy competition, and his team won 1st place out of more than 20 teams.. While in law school, Bryan worked as a 711 Intern at the Will County State’s Attorney’s Office representing the State in misdemeanor cases for trials and hearings. At the State’s Attorney’s Office, he first chaired three misdemeanor jury trials, and received guilty verdicts in each trial. Additionally, he represented the State in several bench trials and DUI Summary Suspension hearings.

Born and raised in Will County, Illinois.. Licensed to Practice since 1993.. Former Will County Chief Felony Proseutor.. Former Will County Narcotics Prosecutor.. Lead Counsel Certified by Illinois Supreme Court Capital Litigation Bar.. Television Legal Analalyst.. When you must choose a criminal defense attorney, the attorney’s experience is perhaps the most crucial factor to consider.  Neil Adams has firsthand experience with some of the biggest criminal cases in Will County over the last decade.. As a prosecutor, he secured a conviction in the murder of former Will County Treasurer Jack Weber.. As a defense attorney, he successfully argued self-defense and secured an acquittal for his client in the highly publicized “Road Rage” murder, which occurred on Interstate 55 during a morning rush hour traffic jam.. More recently, Mr. Adams appeared on the nationally broadcast “In Session” as a legal analyst throughout the program’s gavel-to-gavel coverage of the Drew Peterson murder trial.. Mr. Adams was raised in Joliet, having attended both Joliet Catholic High School and Joliet Junior College. He transferred to Northern Illinois University, where he also attended law school.. After passing the bar on the first attempt, he returned to Joliet where he spent 10 years in the Will County State’s Attorney’s Office, including four years as Chief Felony Prosecutor. Motivated by a strong belief that all citizens, no matter what crimes they are accused of, have the right to a fair trial, he went into practice for himself in 2008, setting up his own criminal defense firm in Joliet.. Since that time he has been defending misdemeanor and felony cases with great success.

Born - Chicago, Illinois  1960. Married to Jane with 3 sons, Kyle, Colin, and Cameron. Resides in Plainfield, Illinois.

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At the Law Offices of Jack L. Zaremba, we are dedicated to protecting your rights and achieving the best outcome on your case, quickly and efficiently. Although not every case must go to trial, as a former prosecutor I have the courtroom trial experience you can count on. I have tried criminal cases ranging from a speeding ticket to first degree murder, and if you have been charged with a criminal offense, you want an attorney who knows your case from the prosecutor perspective. I know their strategy and the techniques to counter them.. Don't delay. If you have been charged with a criminal offense, contact the Law Offices of Jack L. Zaremba for a free consultation. We handle felony and misdemeanor cases, including drug offenses, DUI, thefts, battery, burglary, robbery, and weapon offenses. We offer affordable rates and flat fees for most cases.. Jack began his dedicated legal career in the area of criminal law as a clerk for the Illinois Attorney General while attending law school. After graduating in 2003, Jack was offered a position in the Medicaid Fraud Bureau of the Illinois Attorney General, where he prosecuted complex white collar and financial crimes.. In 2006, Jack accepted an appointment as an Assistant State's Attorney in Will County. As a well-respected prosecutor in Will County, Jack disposed of hundreds of criminal cases with offenses ranging from DUI to first degree murder. Jack has acted as first chair on over fifty bench trials and over thirty jury trials. His courtroom performance is unrivaled, and his aggressive and effective courtroom demeanor has even been described as "electrifying".. Since beginning his own law firm, Jack has achieved successful outcomes in a wide range of criminal cases. His goal is to help each client avoid a conviction. Jack continues to put his aggressiveness and experience to work for his clients every day.. Jack is married to Ann Zaremba, who is also an attorney, specializing in commercial real estate. Jack and Ann are new parents, and they both enjoy spending time with their young daughter Madison.. The Law Offices of Jack L. Zaremba provides legal services and representation in the following areas of law:- Criminal DefenseIfyou have been charged with a criminal offense, our office has thecriminal trial experience you can count on. You are presumed innocentand it is up to the state to prove you guilty beyond a reasonabledoubt. As a former prosecutor, I have prosecuted many crimes includingfirst degree murder and I know what will be required of the state, andI will put them to the task. You need an aggressive criminal defenseattorney. Contact the Law Offices of Jack L. Zaremba today if you havebeen charged with a criminal offense, including the following felonyand misdemeanor offenses:* Driving under the influence (DUI)* Drug offenses - trafficking or possession* Theft / burglary* Juvenile crimes* Sex crimes* Weapon offenses* Battery and domestic battery- Drug and Narcotics OffensesHaveyou been arrested or are you under investigation for the possession orsale of illegal drugs? Do you have questions of whether the police cancharge you with possession of those drugs? What if the drugs were foundunder the passenger seat of a car you were driving; or what if thedrugs were in the trunk of the car? Do the police have the right tosearch you, your house or your vehicle?These are questions thatan experienced and knowledgeable criminal defense drug lawyer cananswer. As a former Will County Prosecutor, I have handled possessioncases from a simple marijuana joint, to cocaine. If you have beencharged with a drug offense, you want an experienced former prosecutoron your side. We represent clients in all drug related offenses,including:* Possession of drugs or drug paraphernalia* Marijuana, cocaine, crystal meth, and prescription drug charges* Out-of-state residents arrested for drug crimes in Illinois* Serious state charges (drug trafficking and conspiracy)* Distribution and sale of controlled substances* Minor defendants in juvenile court drug offenses- DUI Defense and Traffic OffensesAtthe Law Offices of Jack L. Zaremba, you will have hired one of the mostexperienced and knowledgeable DUI Attorneys in Joliet. As a formerprosecutor in Will County, I have handled hundreds of DUI cases andknow how to present the best defense for your case. The area of DUI lawis complex and I can help you navigate the process. At the Law Officesof Jack L. Zaremba, we can handle other traffic violations for you. Asa former prosecutor I have extensive experience with the followingtraffic offenses:* Speeding* Reckless driving* Driving while license suspended or revoked (DWLS) (DWLR)* Leaving the scene of an accident* Fleeing and eluding- Juvenile Criminal DefenseWhena child is charged with a criminal offense it can be one of the mostdifficult things that a family can face. The realization that your sonor daughter could receive a criminal conviction or worse, can be verystressful.At the Law Offices of Jack L. Zaremba, we understandthe stress that this situation can cause and we are here to help. Asyour attorney, it is important to demonstrate to the court that yourchild is not a criminal, rather a young child who only used poorjudgment. We represent clients charged with:* Criminal trespass to vehicles or residences* Theft or burglary* School fights, assault and battery* Illegal consumption by a minor (underage drinking)* Possession of fake ID* Weapon offenses* Traffic offenses* DUI* Drug possession

At Carlson Law Group P.C., we provide reliable legal services designed to cater to the individual requirements of each client. Our practice areas cover personal injury and criminal defense. We are focused on upholding your rights and delivering customized support throughout your legal proceedings. Through transparent communication and tactical approaches, we strive diligently to secure favorable results and empower you to move through the legal process with assurance. Allow us to back you with our comprehensive knowledge and experience. Reach out to us online or by phone to arrange a consultation and discover how we can be of service to you.

As a former Will County Assitant Public Defender, Attorney Kristine Honiotes has defended all types of felony and misdemeanor cases including murder, domestic violence, DUI, drug offenses and other serious felony offenses. Attorney Honiotes has over 10 years of experience as a trial lawyer.. In 2005, Kristine received her Juris Doctorate Degree from DePaul University College of Law. She received her B.S. in Political Science in 2002 from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.. Her practice is focused on Criminal, Traffic and DUI Law within Will, DuPage, Cook, Kane and other counties.

As a criminal defense attorney, I work closely with my clients who are going through one of the most important events of their lives. I am a sole practitioner who takes my job very seriously. Whether it's a matter of coming to an agreed resolution of your case or fighting your case at trial, you will work with me to make all of the important decisions involving your case.

An injury can devastate your life and the lives of your family members. When you are suffering physical pain from an accident / injury or grieving from the untimely death of a loved one, Leiter Law Offices can assist you. At our comprehensive Joliet injury law firm, we work hard for our clients facing life-changing times. We are committed to focusing on your best interests and helping you find both resolution and justice in your injury claim.. Led by founding lawyer Gregory Leiter, our firm represents individuals and families throughout the southwest suburbs of Chicago in all personal injury, medical malpractice and workers’ compensation claims.