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Brian Polinske
Madison County, IL Criminal Law Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Personal Injury
Saint Louis University School of Law
A former prosecutor, I gained insight into what the government looks at when prosecuting defendants. I have successfully conducted many jury trials (133+). From Murder to Drug Trafficking to DUI I have won my clients cases. Let my 26 years of trial experience work for you. My practice is primarily criminal defense oriented. Madison, St. Clair, Jersey, Macoupin, Monroe, Montgomery, Clinton, Calhoun, Fayette and Bond counties are the counties I concentrate in.
Unlike other attorneys, we don't practice in other areas such as bankruptcy, collections, or small claims. We prefer to concentrate...
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Jeremy W. Sackett
Madison County, IL Criminal Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
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Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
Jeremy Sackett is a former prosecutor with over 15 years of courtroom intensive experience. He now represents clients in matters of criminal defense, personal injury, traffic violations, DUI's, evictions, orders of protection, and expungements.
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Trent West
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Montgomery County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
We are rooted in Montgomery County with two offices to better serve the area. Our firm handles many cases in the surrounding counties (Macoupin, Bond, Fayette, Christian, and Shelby County) as well. We have experience handling many areas of law, including personal injury (car wrecks/dog bites/slip or trip & falls/wrongful deaths/malpractice), traffic/DUI/criminal defense cases, bankruptcy, family law (custody/child support/adoption/divorce), estate planning (wills/POAs/trusts), and estate administration (non-probate and probate), and general civil practice.
I grew up Nokomis (Montgomery County), where my family and I reside. My degrees are from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Thomas M. Cooley...
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Jacob Johnston
Madison County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer with 3 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCriminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Southern Illinois University School of Law
Jacob was admitted to practice law in Illinois in January 2021. He concentrates his practice in the areas of personal injury, criminal defense, and DUI and Traffic. Jacob obtained courtroom experience interning, as a legal research intern and 711 intern, for the Madison County States Attorney's Office during his summers in law school.
Jacob graduated from Edwardsville High School and attended Southern Illinois University Edwardsville where he graduated with a degree in business management in 2017. He completed his legal education at Southern University School of Law, graduating in 2020 with a Juris Doctor degree. Jacob is an active member of...
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Benjamin T. Stephens
Madison County, IL Criminal Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
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Southern Illinois University School of Law
Benjamin Stephens has been with Johnston Law Offices for nearly 20 years and concentrates his practice in the areas of workers' compensation, personal injury and criminal defense. He has litigated both workers' compensation and personal injury cases for the firm, and has been involved in securing settlement awards in excess of one million dollars, in addition to numerous workers' compensation cases in excess of six figures.
Ben graduated from New Athens High School and attended Eastern Illinois University where he graduated with high honors. He continued his education at Southern Illinois University School of Law where he graduated in 2005....
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Barbara L Sherer
Madison County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer
Criminal, Divorce, Probate and Real Estate
Washington University in St. Louis
Barbara has been practicing law in the St. Louis Metro East area for over 27 years, concentrating in the areas of family law, real estate law, criminal defense and general civil practice.
She completed both her undergraduate degree and Juris Doctorate at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. During law school, she clerked on the Court of Appeals in Eastern Missouri and worked at a personal injury law firm.
After graduating, she worked at the Law Firm of Lucco, Brown, and Mudge in Edwardsville, Illinois. Additionally, Barbara was the lead attorney in the Domestic Violence/Child Support Enforcement Unit of the Madison County...
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Nathaniel Elmore
Madison County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
(618) 600-1540
4224 Crescent Industrial Drive, Ste. B
Granite City, IL 62040
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
Nathaniel A. Elmore was born in Granite City, Illinois. He received his law degree from Southern Illinois University School of Law in 2014. After graduating from SIU Law he clerked for the Williamson County Public Defender’s Office, where he assisted in all stages of murder, felony, and misdemeanor trial practice, gaining invaluable courtroom experience.
After leaving the public defender’s office Nathaniel returned to Madison County, Illinois, and began working with a Family Law focused firm. There he became accustomed to high asset divorce and complex litigation, handling cases such as divorce, custody, visitation, child support, the division of assets, and guardianship...
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Michael J Swanson
Madison County, IL Criminal Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
Criminal, Divorce, Family and Probate
Saint Louis University School of Law
Michael J. Swanson is an experienced courtroom attorney who knows how to navigate the court system to aggressively represent his clients and maximize favorable outcomes. Prior to joining the law firm of Swanson & Sackett P.C., Michael served as the Managing Attorney in the Madison County State's Attorney's Office child support division. In this role, he handled thousands of cases each year and gained extensive courtroom experience. Michael earned his Juris Doctorate at Saint Louis University and his bachelor's degree at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), which he attended following his six-year enlistment with the U.S. Air Force....
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Patrick Sullivan
Madison County, IL Criminal Law Attorney with 11 years of experience
East Alton, IL 62024
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Southern Illinois University School of Law
Patrick Ryan Dunn Sullivan was raised in Belleville, Illinois. He is a graduate of Blessed Sacrament Grade School and Althoff Catholic High School. In 2005, Mr. Sullivan earned degrees from Southeast Missouri State University in Pure Mathematics (B.S.) and Anthropology & Foreign Languages (B.A.). He is proficient in Spanish, French, and Korean. In 2012, he graduated from the Southern Illinois University School of Law.
Mr. Sullivan began his career as an Assistant Public Defender in St. Clair County, Illinois, where he served for 6 years as the office’s first Director of Litigation. During that time he was lead counsel in dozens...
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Jared Giuffre
Madison County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Jared possesses a varied background from family and divorce law to criminal law.
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Devin C. DiDominicus
Madison County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, Divorce, Family and Probate
DePaul College of Law
Devin C. DiDominicus was born in Granite City, Illinois. He received his law degree from DePaul College of Law in Chicago, Illinois where he won awards for his superior performance in trial advocacy, litigation strategies, and securities law. After spending time with the Cook County Public Defender’s Office, he returned to southern Illinois to open his own practice. While practicing on his own, he handled family cases, including complex and contested divorces, as well as criminal and testamentary matters. Counselor DiDominicus now works with the firm of Swanson and Sackett, P.C.
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Bradley Bauer
Montgomery County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
(217) 324-2323
703 W. Union Ave- Suite 3
PO Box 130
Litchfield, IL 62056
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Social Security Disability and Workers' Comp
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale and Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
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Robert Elovitz
Madison County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer with 35 years of experience
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Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
27 years experience defending those accused of serious criminal offenses. Over 20 years experience representing people in contested family matters and high-asset divorces. Extensive jury trial experience in criminal and civil courts. 24 years experience in the defense of serious Federal Criminal cases.
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John Stobbs
Madison County, IL Criminal Law Attorney with 33 years of experience
Criminal and White Collar Crime
Saint Louis University School of Law
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Patrick G Johnston
Madison County, IL Criminal Law Attorney with 33 years of experience
Criminal and Personal Injury
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James M Ansbro
Madison County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer
Steven M. Dioneda
Madison County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer
(618) 931-3000
2421 Corporate Center Drive
Suite 101
Granite City, IL 62040
Criminal, Animal, DUI and Elder
Saint Louis University
John C. Webster
Madison County, IL Criminal Law Attorney with 54 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, Asbestos, Family and Nursing Home
Saint Louis University School of Law
Gary W. Kullmann
Madison County, IL Criminal Law Attorney
(618) 931-3000
2421 Corporate Center Drive
Suite 101
Granite City, IL 62040
Criminal, Animal, Elder and Personal Injury
Washington University School of Law
Gregory Erthal
Madison County, IL Criminal Law Attorney
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Douglas Mendenhall
Madison County, IL Criminal Law Attorney
Criminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Andrew B. Klein
Madison County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer
(618) 931-3000
2421 Corporate Center Drive
Suite 101
Granite City, IL 62040
Criminal, Animal, Elder and Personal Injury
Washington University School of Law
Andrew Scott Williams
Madison County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Criminal, Business, DUI and Municipal
Univ of Missouri School of Law, University of Missouri School of Law and University of Missouri School of Law
Allan Napp
Madison County, IL Criminal Law Attorney
Criminal, DUI, Municipal and Personal Injury
Edmond H. Rees
Macoupin County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer with 57 years of experience
(217) 854-2602
128 South Broad Street
Post Office Box 556-
Carlinville, IL 62626-0556
Criminal and Personal Injury
Jane Wolf
Madison County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer
Criminal, DUI, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
Kevin Polo
Macoupin County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
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Sara Vig
Sangamon County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Traffic Tickets
University of Illinois College of Law
I grew up in Southwest Missouri and was awarded the President’s Scholarship from Missouri State University (formerly Southwest Missouri State University) as well as a Bright Flight Scholarship. I graduated MSU cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature. I was awarded the Lincoln-Harno Scholarship for the University of Illinois, College of Law. I wrote onto Law Review and served as an editor for that publication. I graduated from U of I, College of Law, cum laude.
My entire practice has been spent in private practice and I owned and operated my own firm, Law Offices of Sara M....
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Bill Vig
Sangamon County, IL Criminal Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Traffic Tickets
University of Illinois College of Law
I grew up in Menard County, Illinois, attending Petersburg PORTA schools and graduating from PORTA High School. I then attended Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois, where I graduated magna cum laude with a double major in communication and poliitcal science, and minors in music and pre-law. After college, I went on to earn both my Juris Doctor (law degree) and a Master of Arts in Speech Communication from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Prior to joining Ackerman Law Office, I served for six years as an Assistant State's Attorney in Sangamon County, Illinois, where I tried numerous...
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Gregory W. Sronce
Sangamon County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
I am an experienced and aggressive Illinois attorney. I handle a broad range of criminal defense matters from from traffic offenses to serious crimes, as well as personal injury cases.
A Springfield, Illinois native, I am a graduate of SIU School of Law. I practice in Sangamon, Morgan, Maoupin, Menard and Cass Counties. I defend clients facing state prosecution as well as represent injured clients. I am dedicated to communicating with my clients and am available when you need help, even on the weekend or after hours.
Whether you are facing a serious criminal charge or have been issued a speeding...
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D. Peter Wise
Sangamon County, IL Criminal Law Attorney with 40 years of experience
Criminal, Bankruptcy, DUI and White Collar Crime
The John Marshall Law School
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Gary W. Wangler
Saint Clair County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer with 42 years of experience
(618) 206-6232
114 Lincoln Place Court
Suite #103
Belleville, IL 62221-7884
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
University of Illinois College of Law
Experienced professional legal representation for criminal defense, drug cases, divorce, child custody and support, adoption, domestic violence, DUI/DWI, lawsuits, trials and appeals. Gary Wangler is an experienced attorney practicing in the Metro East and greater Southern Illinois area. Contact Gary Wangler with your legal questions or concerns at (618) 206-6232 or at (618) 514-3286 or by email at:garywanglerlaw@gmail.com. Gary Wangler is a graduate of the University of Illinois College of Law. He is licensed to practice before the Illinois Supreme Court, the Fifth District Appellate Court and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois. He has...
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Steve Giacoletto
Madison County, IL Criminal Law Attorney with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Saint Louis University School of Law
Author: The Illinois Guide Book to Auto Accidents The Illinois Guide Book to Semi Truck Accidents Avvo Rating: 10.0 Superb American Association of Justice/American Trial Lawyers Association Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
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Dale Thomas
Tazewell County, IL Criminal Law Attorney with 38 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
The John Marshall Law School
Employment:
• Former Felony Assistant State’s Attorney, Peoria County
• Former Special Assistant to the Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington, D.C.
• Former Judicial Law Clerk, United States District Court, Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division
• Former law clerk, United Food and Commercial Workers International Union Washington, DC
• Former Vice President of United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 881, Oak Brook, Illinois.
School:
• Graduated 2nd out of 159 students at John Marshall Law School.
• Author: Picket Line Misconduct; Is Forfeiture of Reinstatement Rights for Purely Verbal Threats Sound? 18. J. Mar. L Rev. 445, 1985.
• Team Member, Wagner Labor Law National Moot Court Competition, Spring, 1985. Rank 2nd place...
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Daniel J. Reynolds
Macon County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer
(217) 428-0948
Erickson, Davis, Murphy, Johnson & Walsh, Ltd.
132 S Water St., Ste. 610
Decatur, IL 62523
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
Saint Louis University School of Law
Dan Reynolds tells bad jokes and finds humor in the antics of poorly-behaved dogs. Dan is a lawyer serving Macon County and surrounding areas. His primary areas of practice are DUI, criminal law, divorce and family law, civil litigation, and FOID appeals.
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Frederick J. Schlosser
Sangamon County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
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Nrupa Patel
Macon County, IL Criminal Law Attorney
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Nrupa Patel 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...
