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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.
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Posted by Meghan | June 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney
I hired Lynn for my criminal case. I researched many attorneys and ultimately felt the most comfortable with her. Lynn is very understanding and extremely knowledgeable about many facets of the law. While she is sympathetic to her clients, she is definitely a bull dog in the court room. Her ethic...
Posted by Mike | September 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Lynn was able to help me get through a DUI charge. She was very honest from the very beginning and she backed up everything she told me. I contacted about 5 other attorneys and they all were charging more than Lynn and they didn't get back to me as fast as she did, so it was an easy choice. Anytime I...
Posted by anonymous | June 2, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I was a client of Ms. Palac. She made promises and reassurances that through her connections she could help me with a criminal matter however, Ms. Palac failed miserably and was very expensive. I would not recommend her to anyone.
I am sorry you were disappointed in the service, I try my best on each case and strive to make clients happy.
Posted by Frank D. | May 7, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I had to hire Lynn for a number of purposes all at once. I don't feel comfortable going into specifics. Her cost was reasonable and worth every penny. She took care of everything for me at a time when I really needed help. I would hire Lynn as my attorney again for any purpose. Thank you Lynn.
Posted by Natalie Anne | November 6, 2017 | Hired Attorney
I have been a client of Lynn’s on multiple cases for the past four years. She has been knowledgeable in so many areas of the legal system and the thing I love most about her is her ability to be personable, caring and kind. She goes above and beyond what most mainstream lawyers have failed to do fo...
"Lynn is a great attorney who is very knowledgeable on all criminal matters. I regularly refer clients to her and know that she will do a great job for them!"
"Lynn is an experienced and clever criminal defense attorney who thinks quickly on her feet. Her experience as a prosecutor gives her an understanding of how to best represent her clients."
"Lynn Palac is a hard working, tough and focused crimminal defense counsel. She gets to the heart of the matter and gets the job done for her clients. I highly recommend Lynn!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Lynn has very solid experience as a state's attorney. She understands criminal law and procedure. Someone accused of a crime would be well served by hiring Lynn Palac."
"I endorse Lynn Palac as an excellent criminal defense attorney. Lynn has the experience and knowledge to adeptly handle any criminal matter ranging from traffic maters and DUI to misdemeanor and felony charges including cases involving drugs, assault/battery, attempted murder and murder. Lynn knows how cases are prosecuted and therefore can expertly develop a defense or case strategy. Lynn is a professional who addresses her clients’ concerns, questions and legal needs in a manner that is unmatched."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I worked with Lynn Palac for over a decade at the Cook County State’s Attorneys Office. I have had an opportunity to see her work fist hand. Ms. Palac is without question a top-tier attorney. Her brilliant legal mind, sharp wit, and a dogged dedication to her clients puts her in the category of attorneys who you need to have on speed-dial if you are ever in trouble. I give her my highest rating."
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Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014 - Present
Attorney, Etchingham Law
2009 - 2014
Attorney, Waltz, Palmer & Dawson LLC
1999 - 2009
Asst. State's Attorney, Cook County State's Attorney's Office
2013 - Present
Northwest Suburban Bar AssociationChair Criminal Law Committee
2012 - Present
Catholic CharitiesVolunteer
2011 - Present
University of PhoenixProfessor Criminal Justice Ethics
2009 - Present
Northwest Suburban Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2011 - 2012
United WayCareer Mentor
2011 - 2014
Rolling Meadows Crime StoppersBoard Member
2010 - 2012
Leila Grace FoundationPro-bono Legal Advisor
1999
Juris Doctor
1996
Bachelor of Science
2013
Criminal Trial Practice
2012
Litigation and Family Law
2011
Criminal Trial Practice
2011
DUI, Driving and other Traffic Topics
2011
Women Criminal Attorneys
2010
Employee Theft
2003
Local and State Laws
2001
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