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Chicago - DuPage Criminal Defense Attorney Patrick J. Weiland. Pat Weiland is a dedicated criminal defense attorney and Senior Partner at the Law Offices of Dolci & Weiland, with locations in Chicago, IL and Oakbrook Terrace, DuPage County, IL.. Prior to forming Dolci & Weiland, Pat was a Felony Prosecutor at the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office for nearly 10 years, handling all types of felony, misdemeanor and traffic cases.. DuPage DUI Lawyer. While at the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office, Pat Weiland prosecuted over 10,000 DuPage DUI cases. In his criminal defense law practice, Pat represents clients facing DUI charges every day of the year.. Chicago White Collar Crimes Attorney - DuPage County. Very few attorneys are as qualified to handle complex white collar criminal cases as Pat Weiland. In working as a State's Attorney Pat's notable white collar criminal cases include:. As an instructor at the Sububan Law Enforcement Academny, Pat was a founder and creator of the Financial Identity Theft Task Force.. Call the lawyer who knows how White Collar Criminal Cases are prosecuted - Patrick J. Weiland. 2016 - Attorney Patrick Weiland named Top 100 DUI Lawyer by The National Advocates for DUI Defense. 2016 - Attorney Patrick Weiland named Top 100 Criminal Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers Association. Chicago/DuPage County criminal defense attorney Patrick Weiland also represents clients facing the following criminal charges:

My firm is here for your protection, first and foremost.  If you have been accused or arrested for criminal activity, we provide the best representation. Our skilled criminal defense team practices aggressive, proactive and highly-creative defense strategies to protect your rights. Why? Because we know there are thousands of innocent people spending time in prison for something they didn't do! The driving force behind this law firm is our desire to protect your rights and your liberty. Our results are outstanding. In fact quite often our experience in the courtroom ensures that many cases avoid the necessity of everhaving to go to trial.  Our extensive relationships with the prosecutors, courtroom personnel and the judiciary resuilt in numerous charges being dismissed entirely or at the very least having your charges reduced so as to avoid ANY prison or jail incarceration and avoiding ANY criminal record that would affect future employment, education, the ability to obtain housing or even obtaining a loan from a financial institution.. Each criminal case is unique, and only an experienced specialist can anticipate the infinite variables in every criminal case. We provide the type of representation that a criminal defendant needs to successfully protect their rights. The truth is, no matter what the person's intelligence or educational background, the criminal justice system makes it virtually impossible to do a competent job of representing oneself. That’s our job. We have represented thousands of clients in Cook, Lake, DuPage, Will, McHenry and Kane counties, in addition to Federal Courts in Illinois.. Regardless of who you employ for legal representation, allow us to offer this piece of advice:you should strongly avoid discussing your case or signing any statements against your interest without having an experienced criminal defense attorney at your side.  As you may be aware, any statement made can and will be used against you by the prosecution.. Additionally, you would be well-advised to avoid entering a plea of guilty on any offense without the sound advice of a defense attorney.  It makes no difference whether the crime is a small misdemeanor or a serious felony.  Any conviction on your criminal record may have adverse affects to your future employment.. It may seem dauting at first, but contacting an attorney at the very beginning of a case can be the smartest move you make.  We are available 24/7 to provide you with a FREE consultation with no obligation.  Mr. Freidberg will provide you with general guidance and straight forward answers to the questions that are probably going through your mind right now. CALL US:

Mr. Messineo received his bachelor’s degree in communications from DePaul University, Chicago, IL and his Juris Doctorate from the University of South Dakota School of Law. During law school, Mr. Messineo was a 711 law clerk at the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, where he assisted in several felony trials. Mr. Messineo handles criminal cases that range from traffic offenses to serious felonies.

40 years of experience in criminal defense! As a former prosecutor, McMahon knows how to beat your case. He provides a level of legal advocacy that can truly make a difference when you are trying to beat your case or when you are negotiating your felony or misdemeanor to be reduced or dismissed.

At The Law Offices of Carlos H. Davalos we concentrate in providing clients with aggressive representation in Felony, Criminal, DUI, and Major Traffic cases. Mr. Davalos's work is recognized nationally and locally as exceptional in the area of Criminal and DUI defense. Attorney Davalos has been recognized by the lawyer ratings organization "Super Lawyers" as being one of the top tier criminal defenders in the State. Similarly the "Top 100 National Trial Lawyers" organization has selected Mr. Davalos as being one of the top trial lawyers in the state of Illinois. Mr. Davalos retains membership in the "National College of DUI Defense" which accepts only the very best DUI defenders in the United States.. In addition to the aforementioned organizations, Mr. Davalos retains membership in various local, state, and regional bar groups including the Illinois State Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the DuPage County Bar Association, and the Northwest Suburban Bar Association.. The effectiveness of our representation has allowed us to establish a county-wide practice where Mr. Davalos and his associates provide counsel in the courtrooms of Cook, DuPage, Will, Kane, and Lake County. To effectively meet with our clients at a moment's notice, we maintain five offices, located in Chicago (2923 N. Milwaukee Ave., Suite 911, Chicago, IL 60618), Rolling Meadows (2260 Hicks Road, Suite 409, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008), Bridgeview (7667 W. 95th St., Suite 203, Hickory Hills, IL, 60457), Bensenville (1043 S. York Road, Suite 106A, Bensenville, IL 60106), and Melrose Park (2210 W. North Ave., Melrose Park, IL 60160).. Abogado de DUI y Abogado Penalista Carlos H. Davalos habla espanol. Si usted tiene corte de DUI o un Caso Criminal, contacte el Abogado Carlos H. Davalos. El numero es. Nosotros mantenemos 5 oficinas para poder reunir con nuestros clientes con maximo facilidad. Las 5 oficinas se encuentran en Melrose Park, Chicago, Rolling Meadows, Hickory Hills, y ahora tambien en Bensenville. Confie en el mejor abogado hispano en el Estado de Illinois. Nuestros resultados hablan por ellos mismos. Confie en nuestra reputacion. Hable con el Abogado Carlos H. Davalos hoy sobre su caso. Nos enfocamos en la defense de casos de DUI, casos de trafico, casos de violencia domestica, casos de narcoticos, casos de personas acusadas de robo por la policia, casos de personas acusadas de abuso sexual, casos de drogas, casos de asalto, casos penalistas, casos criminalistas, y casos criminales.

Richard Blass was admitted to the bar of the State of Illinois and the Federal Bar of the Northern District of Illinois in 2003.  This year, he was sworn into the Bar of the United States Supreme Court.  He received his undergraduate training at Lewis University, an MBA from Dominican University and a Juris Doctor from the John Marshall Law School.. Mr. Blass concentrates his practice in criminal defense and public safety labor law.  Mr. Blass brings a unique prospective to the criminal defense bar by utilizing his experience as a former Special Prosecutor for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office along with over twenty years with the Bellwood Police Department, retiring as the Deputy Chief of Police.. Mr. Blass takes his job seriously and understands what you have on the line.  He personally tailors a defense to each and every client, unique to their individual set of circumstances, and remains available, at all times, to answer questions and keep you at ease.. Do you want a bulldog to level the playing field, making it known that you’re not just going to roll over and settle?  You’ve come to the right place. He looks forward to hearing from you anytime, day or night. You may email him at or contact him directly at

KELLY MOORE became a partner at McSweeney Moore Law Offices in 2013 after graduating cum laude from the John Marshall Law School. She attended the John Marshall Law School from 2010-2013 and she was able to complete law school in only two and a half years.. Since becoming a partner, Kelly has practiced a variety of criminal law cases; everything from minor traffic offenses to class X felonies. She has participated in bench trials by presenting opening and closing statements, and direct and cross examinations of various witnesses. She has been successful in completing a number of hearings on Motions to Quash Arrest and Suppress Evidence and Preliminary Hearings, for example. Kelly also second chaired an Attempt First Degree Murder case that was set for a jury trial. Some of the more complicated cases that Kelly is currently working on include First Degree Murder, Armed Robbery, and Home Invasion.. During law school, she was ak for the Cook County State's Attorney's Office. There, she observed hundreds of criminal cases, participated in bench trials and motions, wrote legal memoranda and completed discovery. She was also a law clerk for Goldberg Weisman & Cairo, Illinois' largest personal injury and workers' compensation law firm. There, she assisted civil attorneys with legal memoranda, discovery and court filing. Additionally, she was a judicial extern for the domestic relations judges in the Will County Courthouse where she observed hundreds of domestic relations cases, including divorce, child custody, child support, and domestic abuse. She also had the opportunity to draft court orders and write legal memoranda. Kelly is currently the lead attorney on all McSweeney Moore Law Office’s domestic relations cases.. Kelly is on the Executive Board of Directors of the Southwest Bar Association. She became the President in 2020. She is extremely active in the Southwest Bar Association. She is the Chair of their annual scholarship program as well as their annual golf outing. She is also involved in the Bar Program and the Pro Bono program.. KELLY MOORE spent one year in Dublin, Ireland prior to attending law school. She waitressed to earn a living and in her free time, she experienced all of the traditions and customs that Ireland had to offer. After Dublin, Kelly backpacked around Europe for 30 days and travelled to more than 10 countries. Her experience traveling gave her the ability to relate and understand all cultures. Before traveling, Kelly attended Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There she received Bachelors of Arts Degrees in Criminology and Law Studies and Spanish Language and Literature as well as an accompanying Minor in Sociology. Before college, Kelly graduated from St. Ignatius College Prep in Chicago.. KELLY MOORE will utilize her array of knowledge in defense of your criminal, DUI, traffic or Family Law case.

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During his 16 years as a prosecutor, Lawrence X. O'Reilly handled many cases that have given him the experience needed to handle everything from traffic cases to first-degree murders. He was also the  supervisor of the traffic division that oversaw the largest unified traffic court system in the nation, supervising 21 prosecutors and 6 staff members.. Lawrence X. O'Reilly will use his vast experience as a former prosecutor to give you aggresive legal representation. Give us a call now and allow us to handle your case and defend your rights.. Put experience on your side.Whether you're fighting a traffic violation, dealing with a criminal charge, or looking for an attorney to take your personal injury case, you deserve an experienced attorney who will fight to protect your rights.. The Law Office of Lawrence X. O'Reilly will use 25 years of legal experience to help you achieve the best possible outcome. Call today to schedule your FREE initial consultation or set up a jail visit.

Lafata Law LLC Founder, Attorney Megan Lafata. Megan earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Iowa and began working as a law clerk with a prominent DuPage County law firm specializing in local prosecutions, criminal defense, and family law. She was then admitted to Northern Illinois University College of Law where she discovered her passion for litigation through participating in the American Lawyer's Association Moot Court Competition as well as an internship at the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office.. After graduating from Northern Illinois University College of Law, Megan began her legal career as an Assistant State's Attorney in DuPage County. Megan's hard work and ambition facilitated her advancement through the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office. She worked her way from traffic and misdemeanor prosecutions to felony trial and narcotics prosecutions, handling a litany of cases including but not limited to petty traffic offenses, DUI, battery, domestic battery, orders of protection, theft, retail theft, burglary, robbery, armed robbery, and attempted murder. During her seven years at the State's Attorney's Office Megan was responsible for thousands of criminal cases and tried well over one hundred cases to verdict. This invaluable experience provides Megan with the unique opportunity to evaluate each case from the perspective of a prosecutor in order to aggressively advocate for her clients in the courtroom.. Upon leaving the State's Attorney's Office, Megan moved on to practice civil litigation at a premier insurance defense law firm in Chicago. There, Megan's case load consisted of issues involving breach of contract, negligence, premises liability, construction litigation, car accidents, and medical malpractice.. Megan is licensed to practice law in Illinois and Federal Court in the Northern and Central Districts of Illinois. When she is not advocating for her clients, Megan enjoys cooking, spending time with her family, and White Sox baseball.

Bruce Schottland is a founding partner of Harter & Schottland, P.C.. He is an experienced litigator. He began his career at a large civil defense firm in Chicago . After gaining valuable experience in the civil area, Mr. Schottland left the firm to learn the art of Criminal Defense. Since then he has conducted countless contested hearings and has taken hundreds of cases to trial. He has defended individuals charged with traffic, criminal misdemeanors and the most serious felonies. Further, Mr. Schottland has maintained a varied civil practice by representing individuals and businesses in areas such as personal injury, eviction proceedings and contract disputes.. Bruce Schottland was raised in Lake County, leaving only to attend the University of Illinois Law School. He is an active community partner and volunteers extensively. He is a longstanding board member for the Mano a Mano Family Resource Center where he also served as an Executive Board Member. He volunteered as a NICASA truancy court judge. He has also volunteered as a scholarship judge for the Round Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. Bruce also served as President of Chapter 932 of the Experimental Aircraft Association for four years. Further, Bruce maintains membership in various bar associations. He has participated or contributed to many local philanthropic organizations including the McHenry County Community Foundation, Shop with a Cop, Lakeview Fishing Foundation, Round Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and others.. Bruce Schottland attended college at the University of Illinois where he received a Bachelor’s Degree. He then returned to attend the University of Illinois College of Law where he graduated with a juris doctorate degree Cum Laude. Bruce Schottland was admitted to the Illinois Bar in November of 2001.

As a former prosecutor Anisa Jordan has litigated hundreds of cases involving DUI, Traffic, and Criminal Matters.   Ms. Jordan  knows how the prosecution will seek to win its case against you as she once stood where they stand now.  Call The Jordan Law Firm today and get the representation you deserve!

Former Prosecutor with more than 15 years experience in working criminal cases including federal crimes, violent crimes, and white collar crimes. Currently focused on Effectively Fighting For You in DUI and Criminal cases. I'm available to work with you across several counties including McHenry, Lake, DuPage, Cook, and Will County.

A graduate from the University of North Carolina School of Law, Hannah Garst started her career by clerking for the Staff Attorney's Office at the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. As a Staff Law Clerk, she worked on appeals involving criminal law, employment law, habeas corpus motions and petitions, immigration law, and social security law. Following her clerkship, Hannah started her own practice where she has concentrated on criminal matters, both in the state and federal courts. Hannah volunteers at the Cabrini Green Legal Aid Expungement Help Desk and at the Willow Creek Church Legal Aid Ministry. Hannah is currently licensed in Illinois and holds bar memberships in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Northern District of Illinois, and the Eastern District of Wisconsin.

Experienced civil and criminal attorney, who has been practicing in the Northwest Suburbs since 1985. Village Prosecutor since 1995, which gives me the unique perspective of the prosecution side as well as the defense side of criminal and traffic matters.

I have 20 years of experience in Criminal Defense, DUI/Traffic law, civil litigation and Immigration Law. I am a tireless litigator with experience in pre-trial, jury and bench trials, and post-trial litigation. I have tried everything from First Degree Murders, controlled substance cases, criminal sexual assaults, gun cases, armed robberies to DUIs and license reinstatement administrative matters. I have appeared in federal cases and state criminal cases on a pro hac vice basis in Indiana, Texas, Iowa and various counties around Illinois. I have supervised attorneys for over 10 years in the Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender in felony cases, traffic cases, post-trial and appeals, and child protection cases. I have clerked in the Executive Office for Immigration Review and appeared in removal cases Chicago. I am an excellent legal writer and researcher and have had cases I tried overturned on appeal due to my trial work. I have trained attorneys in issues such as collateral consequences for defendant's facing criminal cases and written and edited IICLE articles on pre-trial issues, guilty pleas and defenses.. Facing criminal charges or traffic tickets can be stresssful situations for those involved. As an attorney, my main job is to advocate for my client as forcefully and effectively as possible in whatever legal challenges that the client faces. We have a Constitution and system of justice that can seem overwhelming to ordinary citizens. Therefore, I treat every case with the utmost care it deserves and am always available to answer clients' questions or concerns. I am very experienced, knowledgeable and committed to my clients. As such, I am proud of my reputation for outstanding client care and satisfaction.