Lynn T. Palac

Lynn T. Palac

4.3
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 26 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Arlington Heights, IL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence

121 S Wilke, Suite 301, Arlington Heights, IL

About Lynn

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

Former Cook County prosecutor for ten years. Handled cases from traffic and DUI to Murder cases and everything in between.

27 years

60%
DUI and DWI 20%

Including misdemeanor, felony and secretary of state hearings for driver's license reinstatement

27 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 26 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1999

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Lynn T Palac, Attorney at Law

121 S Wilke, Suite 301, Arlington Heights, IL, 60005

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Lynn T. Palac's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

5 star (9)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (2)

Posted by Meghan | June 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great attorney for criminal cases

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...s and morals raise her standards high and she presents nothing less when she represents you. I am so fortunate to have Lynn on my side!

Posted by Mike | September 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thank you Lynn

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... needed to talk to her she was available, so thank you!

Posted by anonymous | June 2, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Disappointed

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.

Lynn Palac

Replied last June 19, 2020

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

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Goes above and beyond her duties

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

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Beyond Excellence More Than Once

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...r me in the past. In a nutshell she actually cares about your specific situation and doesn’t beat around the bush with you. I almost feel as if she is family that’s how much heart and soul she puts into her work. She never tells me what I want to hear! She tells me what I need to hear and let’s me make the final call as to what I would like to do. I love this approach because it makes me so many things from a different angel as opposed to what I feel that they should be. She’s worked on my family law case for three years now and no matter how much time has passed she’s always right on point with what’s going on. Response time is impeccable. Lawyers can get bogged down with multiple caseloads at one time, Lynn never takes on more than she can handle and if and when she does she ALWAYS makes time for me. The element I would say I most love about her is the fact that she gets to know her clients and actually cares. Which is a lot more than I can say for many other lawyers I’ve trusted and lost money on in the past. If you want value for your money... trust in Lynn!

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Lynn T. Palac's Lawyer Endorsements

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Hannah Garst

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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!"

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Joseph Selbka

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Susan Dawson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"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!"

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Rafi Arbel

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Nichole Waltz

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Matthew Medina

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"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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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

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

Associations

2013 - Present

Northwest Suburban Bar Association

Chair Criminal Law Committee

2012 - Present

Catholic Charities

Volunteer

2011 - Present

University of Phoenix

Professor Criminal Justice Ethics

2009 - Present

Northwest Suburban Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2011 - 2012

United Way

Career Mentor

2011 - 2014

Rolling Meadows Crime Stoppers

Board Member

2010 - 2012

Leila Grace Foundation

Pro-bono Legal Advisor

Education

1999

Depaul University College of Law

Juris Doctor

1996

Loyola University Chicago

Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2013

Mock Trial Competition Judge

Criminal Trial Practice

2012

What Women Should Know

Litigation and Family Law

2011

Mock Trial Competition Judge

Criminal Trial Practice

2011

Driving Rights Seminar

DUI, Driving and other Traffic Topics

2011

Continuing Legal Education Seminar

Women Criminal Attorneys

2010

Continuing Legal Education Seminar

Employee Theft

2003

Citizen's Police Academy

Local and State Laws

2001

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Issues

Publications

2011

criminallawyerrollingmeadows.com Criminal Law and DUI Blog

Languages

English

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