Vanessa M Sheehan

Vanessa M Sheehan

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 15 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Mchenry, IL
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence ... +4 more

4310 W Crystal Lake Rd Ste C, Mchenry, IL

About Vanessa

Biography

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 15 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2010

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Donahue and Kililis, PC

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

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Vanessa M Sheehan's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

52 Client Reviews

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Posted by Nathan | October 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Nathan

Vanessa did an amazing job as my attorney, she kept me up to date with my case and eventually the case was dropped.

Posted by anonymous | August 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent service

Vanessa is extremely knowledgeable, she understands the law and the system so she can defend you with great results. Without going into detail, my case did not look very good for me, Vanessa used the knowledgeable and the law to get the best possible results. She always kept me informed on the progr...ess and developments of my case. I highly recommend her should you need an attorney. You will be glad you did.

Posted by Andy | April 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Great Lawyer

I was recommended Vanessa by a friend and spoke very highly of her. When I met Vanessa right away made me and my wife feel comfortable. She explained the process to me step by step. Any questions or concerns we had were answered. Her determination to help you was not unnoticed by me nor my wife, not ...only that but her legal advice was never ignored and taken into consideration. Very highly recommended.

Posted by anonymous | January 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Case Dismissed!

I got a DUI and was referred to Vanessa. I’m so glad I used her as my attorney. She did not disappoint. I was really nervous about the whole process and within a few minutes of speaking with her I was relieved and put at ease. She will shoot you straight always. She will fight for you. She’ll always ...respond in a timely manner. And she won’t charge you an arm and a leg. Highly recommended! Thank you for all your help Vanessa.

Posted by anonymous | December 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Best of breed!

Vanessa is one of the best, and most cost effective, attorneys I have ever come across. Due to a set of unfortunate circumstances, I got citations for a set of complicated traffic violations. Vanessa painstakingly walked me through her legal strategy laying out all possible outcomes. What is mor...e important, she got me the most desirable settlement I could have wished for. Besides, Vanessa is a gifted communicator and optimally blends empathy and clarity. I'd have no hesitation in hiring her again for handling my legal matters that fall within her specialty-mix. Grateful thanks Vanessa!

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Vanessa M Sheehan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Nold

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"Vanessa has all the qualities you need to be a true force in the courtroom. Combined with her knowledge and experience, her tenacity, relentlessness, and quick thinking gets deals done with prosecutors and opposing counsels. If not, they know she'll be a dominant force at trial as she has demonstrated time and again throughout her career."

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James Hess

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Vanessa is as qualified, effective and successful as they come."

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Caryn Barone

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ms. Sheehan is a fierce advocate for her clients whom isn't afraid to litigate to get results. I highly recommend her."

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Patrick Walsh

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Nold

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Patrick Walsh

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

National Highway & Transportation Safety Administration, National Traffic Highway Safety Administration

2016

DUI Detection & Field Sobriety Administration, DUI Detection & Field Sobriety Administration

2009

Best Cross Examination, National Trial Advocacy Competition (NTAC)

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Attorney, Donahue and Kililis, PC

2011 - 2012

Assistant to the President, JMC Wealth Management

2009 - 2010

Criminal Law Clinic Attorney, Valparaiso School of Law Criminal Clinic

2009 - 2009

Legal Intern, Hammond Legal Aid

2009 - 2009

Law Clerk, Cook County State's Attorney's Office

2009 - 2009

Licensed Intern, United States Attorney's Office

2009 - 2009

Volunteer Attorney, New Orleans Public Defender

2008 - 2009

Research Assistant, Michael Murray, Valparaiso School of Law

2008 - 2010

Legal Writing Teaching Assistant, Valparaiso University School of Law

2007 - 2008

Interim Director, Comcast Chicago Bandits

2007 - 2008

Director of Operations, Chicago Bandits

2006 - 2007

Resident Director & Assistant Women's Rowing Coach, Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Associations

2018 - Present

McHenry County Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Lake County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Battery OV

Not Guilty

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Education

2010

Valparaiso University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

Valparaiso University

MS - Master of Science

2005

University of Iowa

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2019

Illinois Secretary of State: Fraud Hearings

Illinois Secretary of State: Fraud Hearings

2019

Illinois Secretary of State Administrative Hearings

A Roadmap to Success

2018

Cybercrimes, Technology and Juvenile Law

Cybercrimes, Technology and Juvenile Law: What you and your child need to know about social media and internet dangers

Languages

Spanish

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