Criminal Defense

The Law Office of Emily J. Kelly, in Wheaton, Illinois Criminal Defense Lawyer and Former Prosecutor

The Law Office of Emily J. Kelly in Wheaton, Illinois provides experienced criminal defense services by a former prosecutor who knows how the system works. If you have been charged with a crime in Kane, or DuPage County as well as the cities of Wheaton, Lisle, Glen Ellyn, West Chicago, Elmhurst, Downer’s Grove, Carol Stream and Lombard, contact my office immediately. My office is conveniently located across the street from the DuPage County courthouse.

As your criminal defense attorney, I believe it is my duty to protect your Constitutional rights while guiding you through the criminal court process. My background as a former prosecutor is invaluable. I am extremely familiar with every step of the process. If you hire me as your criminal defense lawyer, there will be no surprises. I can anticipate how the prosecutor and judge will handle your case. My experience as a former prosecutor gives me an edge both during plea negotiations as well as going to trial to prove you are innocent.  I will make sure you feel you got a “fair shake”.

My criminal defense practice includes:

• DUI/DWI -As a former prosecutor of DUI/DWI charges, I will attempt to minimize the impact of your DUI/DWI.

• I will work to limit the severity of jail, fines and license suspension.
• I will protect your Constitutional rights at the initial pre-trial court appearances.
• I will negotiate for the lightest possible sentence should you choose to plea guilty.

• Speeding tickets and Traffic Violations- I can help you to minimize or eliminate the punishment involved with speeding or other traffic violations.

• I will negotiate for a minimum fine.
• I will also work to keep DMV points off of your license and to keep your insurance premiums down.

I am also available for the following types of crimes:

• Assault and Battery
• Burglary
• Domestic violence
• Kidnapping
• Arson
• White collar crimes (embezzlement, fraud, check fraud, internet based crimes and wire fraud)
• Juvenile Matters / Drug and narcotics charges
• Robbery

After successfully working as a prosecutor for the state of Illinois for many years, I now have moved my commitment to seeking justice in private practice. If you are facing criminal charges, you need an attorney who knows the criminal justice system backwards and forwards.  Contact the Law Office of Emily J. Kelly to discuss how I can help you minimize or eliminate the devastating impact of a criminal conviction.