Amanda Waechter

Amanda Waechter
Experience 2.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 40% Criminal Defense
    7 years
  • 20% Domestic Violence
    7 years
  • 20% DUI / DWI
    7 years
  • 10% Juvenile
    7 years
  • 10% White Collar Crime
    7 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Videos (5)

I enjoy getting to know my clients and listening to their problems. I always strive to compassionately help my clients through whatever situation they are facing.

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5 endorsements


Julie Christine Frymark Kirby

Amanda is a great, honest and hard working attorney. I highly recommend her.

Endorsement from lawyer: Julie Kirby , Racine (WI), Over 1 year ago
Anthony V. Coco

Amanda is an excellant attorney. I strongly recommend her and her firm..

Endorsement from lawyer: Anthony Coco , Wheaton (IL), Over 1 year ago
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Résumé

 

License

8 years since Amanda Waechter was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Illinois Active 2004 03/06/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney at Brucar & Yetter, P.C. 2007–present
Assistant Public Defender at Dupage County Public Defender's Office 2005–2007
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Valparaiso University School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 2004
Miami University of Ohio Mass Communication BS - Bachelor of Science 2001

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Summa Cum Laude Valparaiso University School of Law 2004
Magna Cum Laude Miami University of Ohio 2001
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Kane County Bar Association 2009-present
Member Will County Bar Association 2007-present
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Contribution

Contributor Level 3
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Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Illinois Criminal Law Blog Wordpress 2010
Clemency Process in Illinois emailwire 2010