George C. Kililis

George C. Kililis

3.9
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 25 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Crystal Lake, IL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

380 Terra Cotta Rd Ste K, Crystal Lake, IL

About George

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Felony or misdemeanor, domestic battery, drug charges, theft, battery, and all manner of traffic offenses.

26 years

50%
DUI and DWI 50%

DUI, Driving revoked or suspended, and traffic tickets of all types.

26 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 25 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2000

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

KRV Legal, Inc.

380 Terra Cotta Rd Ste K, Crystal Lake, IL, 60012-1809

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George C. Kililis's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.9 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

5 star (8)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (3)

Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Mrs

Mr. Kililis was a wonderful attorney. Not only is he kind, humble and caring about his clients, but he was able to get my case dismissed! Thank you, George! I would hire him again in a heartbeat if ever needed.

Posted by anonymous | June 19, 2020 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Worst experience I’ve ever had with a lawyer

my husband and I set up a meeting for a consult with George Kililis. The meeting started out awesome. I advised him how impressed I was with our phone call as I am not an easy human. I admitted this straight up, within one minute of walking into his conference room. I was trying to retain George’s se...rvices to help my husband with a misdeamor case he needs guidance with. George started soft understanding but the meeting took a very unprofessional turn as I was simply questioning his philosophies and way he practices vs the federal system. George found out that I had called the police chief to report an incident that happened with the police and my husband. My husband was racially profiled by the crystal lake police officers so I reported it so we could be protected and it was documented that we were not given fair unbiased law officers at our door. He literally screamed at me that my husbands going to be deported and loss his kids because of my taking proper precautions when I felt we were being mistreated by law officers. He was arrogant and stated I am a selfish human who makes everything about me...this was how he acted to an educated, woman questioning him, simply debating and picking his brain to ensure he is the right fit for me. He literally slammed his books down in front of him, stated we were done and that “your husband will end up deported or in jail with you by his side”. He then went into a separate part of the building and didn’t even walk us out. How can a Criminal lawyer deal with murders and rapists but not an educated passionate woman? He overstepped his boundaries with trying to read me instead of solve our current legal issue. He was so unprofessional, and arrogant. “You just lost the chance to have the best attorney the only attorney who can help you!” I have never had a professional man discuss me and my psychological behavior patterns. He is narcissistic and honestly an over pompous man. He bullied us into thinking a simple misdeamonor would change his life When he’s never been in any trouble. Please, if I can save anyone from going through what we were put through I would be satisfied. Not only did I waste my time but I walked out amazed someone with that temper runs a business

Posted by anonymous | March 7, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Review

I hired him to represent me in a criminal case..he told me that his fee included filing for an expungement as soon as the time was right(a couple years wait, I do not remember exactly)...he said they would do it automatically...well when the wait time was up, I called, and got told that there would b...e a $500 fee for filling out the paperwork--which is something that can be done without a lawyer...but he now wanted $500!

Posted by Raymond | January 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Hired George for a criminal case.

He was always the first one in the court house. Always told me options. Made my worries go away and made me feel like I was more then a client. Makes you feel like family. He does great in court and knows the law well. I would definitely recommend his firm. His paralegal Tonya is great also.

Posted by anonymous | February 2, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Poor lawyer

George tried to take $3,500 and practically works for the state. He had my 18 year old son so scared that he was going to go to prison without even looking at any evidence or the discovery. He wanted to put a conviction on my son's record. Within one week of us giving him a retainer. We went out of o...ur way to get medical records which were clearly enough evidence to prove our case. Want this for your realize he had to work for this case he backed out immediately. That's why you're didn't even have the decency to show up to court which the judge was not fond of. Nobody ever wants to need a lawyer especially at age 18. I am so glad that we found a different lawyer just in time. This man almost ruined the rest of my son's life just because he wanted to collect $3,500 is one court appearance. How can you tell your client to plead guilty when you don't even look at the evidence. In my opinion I believe this person should be reported to the bar association. Unfortunately I've heard this story many times regarding this lawyer in the last week. Taking advantage of somebody young is not okay.

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George C. Kililis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alan Lenczycki

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"George runs a very busy and well-respected practice in Lake and McHenry Counties. I endorse this attorney."

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Elizabeth Vonau

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. George is an amazing litigator and the best trial attorney I have ever had the pleasure of working with. He is loyal to his clients and works tirelessly to get the very best results each and every time."

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Jeannie Ridings

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christina Rein

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Elizabeth Vonau

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Jeannie Ridings

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

Top 10 DUI Law Firms, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2015

Best in Business, Small Business Community Association

2000

National Lawyers Guild, Northern Illinois University College of Law

1999

Excellence in Trial Advocacy, Northern Illinois University College of Law

1998

Recognition of Excellence, Boone County Public Defender's Office

1997

Graduated Cum Laude, Northern Illinois University

1997

University Teaching Scholar, Northern Illinois University

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Partner, KRV Legal, Inc.

2008 - 2015

Partner, Kililis, Ridings & Vonau, PC

2005 - 2007

Owner, George Kililis & Associates, PC

2004 - 2005

Partner, Rolls & Kililis

2000 - 2004

Assistant Attorney, McHenry County States Attorney

Associations

2000 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

McHenry County Bar Association

Member

Education

N/A

Northern Illinois University

MA - Masters

N/A

Northern Illinois University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Florida International University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

Fordham University

A.B.D.

Languages

Greek

English

Activity

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