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I am a licensed Illinois attorney currently practicing at McHenry county's largest criminal defense firm, Donahue and Kililis, PC. I represent clients in criminal and civil court daily, in McHenry, Lake, Cook, DuPage, DeKalb, and Boone counties. I represent clients at all stages of need, in various criminal offenses, including but not limited to: DUI/Summary Suspension, Domestic Battery, Drug offenses, Petty & Misdemeanor Traffic Offenses, Battery, Sexual Misconduct, License Reinstatement. I also handle civil matters including trial and hearings on Orders of Protection, Civil/No Stalking No Contact Order, Forcible Entry & Detainer, Small Claims and limited areas of Family Law.
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4310 W Crystal Lake Rd Ste C, Mchenry, IL, 60050
52 Client Reviews
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Posted by Kelley | August 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Highly recommended
Vanessa flawlessly handled the closing on our first home and our second home in the same day. From first discussions to attorney reviews on both properties all the way to closing, she considered our best interests and shared her recommendations for proceeding. Retaining Vanessa was the best decision ...
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...
Posted by Raul Padilla | April 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
3 Tickets
I had no insurance when i got pulled over in my friends cars.. Trynna do a good deed for taking a friend home i didnt realize my friends car didnt have insurance, also i didnt have my license on my person and to top it off i was speeding had alot of anxiety but Vannesa made the impossible happend and...
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 ...
Posted by Freddy | December 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Get a lawyer you trust
I highly recommend Vanessa as a lawyer to back you up after speaking to a few lawyers and kept getting the same bad news Vanessa made me feel comfortable and confident about clearing my tickets and did so as she said she would! Nothing but the best! Certainly my go to lawyer
"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."
"Ms. Sheehan is a fierce advocate for her clients whom isn't afraid to litigate to get results. I highly recommend her."
DUI and DWI lawyer
DUI and DWI lawyer
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)
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
2018 - Present
McHenry County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Lake County Bar AssociationMember
Not Guilty
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
MS - Master of Science
2005
B.A.
2019
Illinois Secretary of State: Fraud Hearings
2019
A Roadmap to Success
2018
Cybercrimes, Technology and Juvenile Law: What you and your child need to know about social media and internet dangers
Spanish