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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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State: Illinois
Acquired: 2010
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4310 W Crystal Lake Rd Ste C, Mchenry, IL, 60050
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Posted by Robert | December 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Best in the business
Vanessa was great just like the rest of the Firm over there. They are the best in the business, Vanessa was super helpful, and down to earth. She answered all my questions, called me back (Which is sometimes hard for attorneys) but not for her. Any questions or information I needed she handled. If yo...
Posted by Gabriel V | December 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney
The light at the end of the tunnel aka Vanessa M Sheehan
Capable of handling individual cases on multiple different Illinois State Counties simultaneously with surgical precision in order to help you get the best results. The level of knowledge of Vanessa is off the charts. The accuracy and efficiency to guide you through the intricacies of the judicial...
Posted by anonymous | November 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Amazinf
Settled my case in 24 hours from meeting and hearing about it. Great work and highly recommended.
Posted by Julie | June 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Wonderful lawyer
Vanessa was so helpful and answered all of my questions thoughtfully. Even though she probably wasn’t available to handle our case, she set everything up for us and her willingness to help was such so appreciated. The fee for our traffic ticket representation at Donahue and Walsh was very reasonabl...
Posted by Luis | November 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney
One of the best.
Vanessa was an absolute great help throughout my case. She has helped me with a couple cases now and each time is a great experience. She makes it so it’s not as stressful and you can count on her and her team to do a great job. I highly recommend to anyone looking for a great 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