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Matthew Haiduk concentrates his practice in the area of Criminal Defense including DUI, traffic and Juvenile Cases.

Brandon K. Davis is a defense attorney with The Davis Law Group, P.C. Mr. Davis represents clients charged with criminal offenses, DUI, traffic offenses and a variety of other legal matters throughout the Chicagoland area including Cook, Lake and DuPage counties. He also concentrates in the areas of Illinois Secretary of State driver's license law and CDL law.. Mr. Davis is authorized to practice law in both Illinois and Wisconsin. He received his B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a major in Political Science and a minor in Business.  Mr. Davis was admitted into the Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society and the Pi Sigma Theta National Honor Society while studing at UW-Madison.. Mr. Davis received his J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law.  During his time at Chicago-Kent, he served as President of the Corporate Law Society.

After being admitted to the Illinois Bar in May 1996, attorney Michael Olewinski worked on a variety of legal matters involving civil litigation, municipal law and criminal defense. In 2002, Mr. Olewinski was appointed to the position of Assistant State's Attorney for Will County. Thereafter, he worked as a supervisor of the DUI and Traffic Division of the La Salle County State's Attorney's Office, then was promoted to prosecuting both felony and misdemeanor cases.  With his vast legal experience as a prosecutor, Mr. Olewinski learned what it was like to successfully prosecute people and put them behind bars. With this insightful legal perspective, Mr. Olewinski is able to successfully defend his clients aggressively with all aspects of their case under consideration.. At the Law Office of Michael Olewinski, attorney Michael Olewinski focuses his practice on criminal defense matters, particularly DUI and traffic charges as well as felony and misdemeanor cases. However, with 20 years of experience, Mr. Olewinski has handled more than just criminal defense matters. In fact, he also represents people in civil litigation, personal injury, governmental, election and real estate law, including zoning matters and residential or commercial real estate closings.

False Claims Act, Healthcare Investigations and Audit Defense, Criminal Defense

Former President of the McDonough County Bar Association, and named as one of the top 40 lawyers under the age of 40 by the American Society of Legal Advocates and the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40.  CALI award for excellence winner for trial advocacy.  Former First Assistant State's Attorney of the McDonough County State's Attorney's Office. Managing Attorney at the Law Office of Ken Wang.  Admitted to the Federal Bar of the Northern District of Illinois and the Federal Trial Bar. Certified chairperson arbiter.

In 2007, Brett Appelman established Appelman Law LLC with the fundamental goal of safeguarding the rights of individuals accused of crimes. He firmly advocates that every defendant, irrespective of their charges, deserves the most robust legal defense. Brett is extensively involved in managing the firm's most complex cases, ranging from Attempted Murder, Kidnapping, and Aggravated Sexual Assault to individuals facing their fourth, fifth, or even sixth DUI charges. His track record includes successful defenses in a diverse array of cases such as DUI, Aggravated Battery, Solicitation, Attempted Murder, Armed Robbery, Tax Evasion, and Felony Drug Possession and Delivery.. Originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan, Brett pursued his undergraduate education at the University of Michigan. His academic journey continued with a Master’s Degree in Forensic Psychology from the John Jay College of Criminal Justice before he pursued law at the University of Wisconsin. Preceding the inception of his firm, Brett commenced his career as an Assistant Public Defender in Kane County, Illinois, handling numerous DUI, Driving While Suspended cases, and various Misdemeanors. During his tenure at Kane County, he also held the role of defense attorney on the board of the Treatment Alternative Court, which specializes in mental health cases.. In 2016, Brett achieved a significant milestone by securing a Not Guilty By Reason Of Insanity verdict in a felony trial. This particular case involved Brett's client facing substantial prison time for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. His success in this trial underscored his prowess in defending clients in high-stakes situations.

Dan Cummings is a Chicagoland criminal defense attorney. For 30 years, Dan has represented the criminally accused throughout the Chicagoland area.. Most of Dan's clients are largely unfamiliar with the criminal justice system. Dan Cummings bridges this information gap by communicating to clients the charges levied upon them, the possible penalties, other consequences (such as driving privileges and immigration issues), as well as the various options to resolve their case in the most favorable manner for that individual client.. Considering the virtually unlimited resources of the Government in prosecuting the accused, it's essential that a person facing serious criminal charges contacts an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. Investigating police officers and the States Attorneys' Office start putting together their case from the moment an arrest is made, if not earlier.. Dan Cummings has the skill, creativity, and experience to help you with your criminal case. He has handled some of the most highly publicized and notorious cases in the State of Illinois. In his career, he has conducted nearly 500 trials. He specializes in serious felonies, DUI's, traffic violations, criminal appeals, Secretary of State hearings, license restoration, misdemeanors and expungements.. If have a problem that you believe may require criminal defense representation, feel free to contact Dan Cummings for a free consultation to discuss your case.

A lawyer for over 25 years, Scott graduated from IIT Chicago-Kent Law School in 1989 and accepted an Associate position at a large Chicago-based litigation law firm.  Seeking more trial work, and wanting to engage in public service, Scott joined the Cook County State's Attorney's Office in 1991.  In 1994, Scott became a Felony Trial Assistant at the Criminal Courts at 2650 S. California.  In 1997, Scott became a First Chair in the Felony Trial Division where he was the lead attorney on the most serious cases going to trial.  In private practice since 1999, Scott has handled both civil and criminal matters. Since 2002, he has handled criminal defense matters exclusively. He practices in Cook, Lake, McHenry and DuPage counties. He has successfully defended numerous matters ranging from traffic, misdemeanors and DUIs, to the most serious felonies, including theft and property crimes, drug offenses, violent crimes and homicides.

Languages: Speaks Assyrian (Not on the list of languages)

Nrupa Patel is a former prosecutor and can use her criminal law experience to represent you in court. Nrupa joined the BRE Law team as a partner in June of 2017. Nrupa is an experienced litigator, having served as a Macon County prosecutor for four years. During her time there, she handled a variety of matters, including: felonies, traffic cases, domestic batteries, and juvenile delinquencies.. Utilizing and leveraging her previous experience and knowledge of the criminal justice system, Nrupa primarily practices criminal defense and family law at BRE Law. Nrupa is multilingual, giving her the unique ability to assist clients in Spanish, Hindi, and Gujarati.. Nrupa is a native of the Chicago suburbs. After graduating from high school, she attended Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. There, she earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and International Studies. Following her graduation from Bradley, Nrupa attended Northern Illinois University College of Law. At NIU, Nrupa participated in Moot Court, Mock Trial, and served as Vice President of the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund. Nrupa earned her Juris Doctorate from Northern in 2012.. Contact Nrupa for a consultation at or

Michael C. Locker earned a notable three concentrations while attending the University of San Diego. The concentrations were in business and corporate law, civil litigation and criminal litigation. Even as an intern Michael's work was highlighted on the USD Civil Clinic Blog. He received the Pro Bono Service Award, and the Law Faculty Outstanding Scholar in 2014-2017. He also earned Advanced Legal Writing Honors, received a Best Writing Award. Michael was admitted into practice in the state of Illinois in 2017. Finally, Michael enjoys building motorcycles and writing music.. Michael was born and raised in Riverton, Wyoming. His mother’s side of the family has resided in Macon County, Illinois for generations, making Decatur a home away from home. Michael is a proud veteran of the United States Navy and served as one of the youngest NSF (Naval Security Force) members aboard the U.S.S. Truman in Norfolk, VA for 2 years. Michael then cross-rated and became a Hospital Corpsman, where his love for knowledge flourished and he received his Bachelor degree in Liberal Arts while still on active duty in the Navy. After 4 years serving as a corpsman he was honorably discharged and began his journey to becoming an attorney at the University of San Diego in California.. Michael is currently working with Daniel Hassinger at the Hassinger Law Office in Decatur, Illinois.