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Edward Joseph Donahue

Licensed for 36 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Mchenry, IL
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI

4310 W Crystal Lake Rd Ste C, Mchenry, IL

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Licensed in Illinois for 36 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1989

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Donahue & Kililis, PC

4310 W Crystal Lake Rd Ste C, Mchenry, IL, 60050-4282

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3.6 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Patrick K | February 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Ed Donahue-A Man of Integrity

These one star reviews are bogus competitors. Ed Donahue has been my saving grace whenever I found myself on the wrong side of the law. What kind of attorney is he?? The kind of attorney you would want to throw your arms around after another not guilty verdict. I personally got to spend years of t...ime watching my kids grow up as opposed to playing cards for Twinkies because of who Donahue is and what he is capable of. If you don't at the very least try to retain him, then I wish you the best of luck. You are most certainly going to need it. If he takes your case, consider yourself blessed. Lastly somehow he is actually reasonable and price.. very reasonable.

Posted by anonymous | October 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Cold, no communication, you'll be just another $ dollar sign

I was referred by a friend to use Ed. I'm not familiar with the criminal system . I assumed paying for a private lawyer would help you, and you would get your answers met. NOPE. He never answered his phone. He never had time to speak with me. When we did it was always "it will be ok, don't worry" Bur... I worried because got no answers from him. I felt like I had no Attorney at all. I began doing my own leg work for my case that I was paying him for. please be careful. I know you see good reviews here, but my story is not so good. I feel taken advantage of and let down. It seems he works with the DA and the police. They are all friends. Its a Ponzi scheme for him and the people he should be fighting against to make money. Look into his eyes, you'll see it.

Posted by Dan | May 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Broken promises

Edward Donahue promised a quick resolution to my DUIs but bailed on me and suggested I take up a public defender. He also refused to refund my $600. I will be taking him to court to recoup his outrageous costs.

Posted by Susan | February 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Hands down the ONLY DUI, Criminal, Traffic Attorney to use in McHenry Co

Ed Donahue is a seasoned professional in the McHenry County Court System. Ed Donahue is a incredibly effective, diligent, no nonsense attorney who will streamline you in and out of the court system with the least amount collateral damage possible. Since Ed has over 30 years in the criminal justic...e system, his focused and streamlined system will get your case resolved PROMPTLY. This will save you a bundle on legal fees. Ed quoted me a flat fee for handling my case rather than quote me an ongoing hourly fee. This was a win / win. I knew what to expect up front. Ed and his highly skilled team were there every step of the way - always available to answer my questions. I was represented in a highly professional manner. Ed and his team had my case dismissed in no time. Hopefully I will not need to hire them again anytime soon, but if needed, I know I would use ANY attorney at this law firm again without any hesitation.

Posted by AJP | January 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Great Law Firm!

Mr. Donahue Handled my DUI case. He handled it in a very professional manner and helped get me the best result possible. My questions were always answered. Was never left guessing. Cost was worth it and reasonable. I would use them again if I needed to, and or I would refer them to anyone.

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"If you get a DUI, you should call Ed right away. Ed and his associates can help you navigate through this like no one else can."

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