Daniel Loring Hodgkinson

Daniel Loring Hodgkinson

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 14 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Waukegan, IL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence ... +2 more

415 Washington St, Waukegan, IL

About Daniel

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

Experienced Defense Lawyer with many years at the Lake County State's Attorney's Office handling all types of cases.

15 years

40%
DUI and DWI 20%

Handled DUI and DWI for the Lake County State's Attorneys Office. Vast trial experience.

15 years

20%
Domestic Violence 15%

Extensive experience in Domestic Violence court being the prosecutor for just about two years. Handled every type of Domestic issue as well as Orders of Protection.

15 years

15%
Juvenile Law 15%

Significant Juvenile Court experience - former assistant at the Juvenile Division of the Lake County State's Attorney's office, extensive trial experience on all juvenile cases including sex cases

15 years

15%
Sex Crime 10%

The attorneys at McCollum Hodgkinson, P.C. have extensive experience handling sex offenses in adult and juvenile court. No law firm in Lake County handles more of these very specialized cases than we do.

15 years

10%

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 14 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2011

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Mccollum Hodgkinson, P.C.

415 Washington St, Waukegan, IL, 60085-5564

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Daniel Loring Hodgkinson's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by Marisa | June 2, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The Best of the Best!

You need a lawyer you go straight to Dan! He will make sure you come out on top!!! He represented me in 2 different cases & he did his job well done on both! Even got my court costs down to $100 on one case & only got supervision on that case (which is amazing) & the other case got dismissed all toge...ther! He is the best he knows exactly what he’s doing! I highly recommend him you will not be disappointed he will be fair but he will fight for you! Thank you Dan for everything!! The best lawyer!

Posted by Em | August 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best lawyer you can get

There really is no words to explain what an exceptional lawyer Dan is. Little history on my story/experience with Dan; I was dealing with a case with a different lawyer that did an awful job. I then came into probation violation and it was a very complicated case where I had technically 4 violations.... A warrant was set out for me. I was allowed to move to another state for school and the court was going to take me back to Illinois. It seemed truly like a case that NO WAY I could win. But then Dan did his thing. Dan not only was able to SQUASH my no bond warrant, he was able to let me stay in the state I reside in currently AND got me off of probation and under supervision instead! I have no clue how he was able to do so much but he made it work. And having dealt with a bad lawyer I really know the difference between a good and bad one. When we deal with court it’s scary. You want a lawyer that will respond fast, give their all to defend you and try to get the best outcome possible, and one that gives you RESPECT. Dan did all of these things and I can’t thank him enough. If I had to return to Illinois I would have lost my school, apartment, job and I would most likely have been living out of a car and really losing all the goods I have in my life out here in the state I reside in. If you are in need of a good lawyer, trust me, if Dan could do this much for my case, he is definitely the lawyer you want by your side and will give you his all to help you. Thank you so much Dan!!!

Posted by Jose | October 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Attorney...very knowledgeable!

I highly recommend Dan. He recently helped me with two separate matters and we had a successful outcome on both. Dan and Steve (his law partner) worked together and did a great job at keeping me informed throughout the process. The prices were very reasonable. I hope I don't ever need them again b...ut if I something comes up, Steve and Dan will be the first ones I will call.

Posted by anonymous | November 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Dan is BEST OF THE BEST

"Dan is the BEST of the BEST". He got us the BEST POSSIBLE Outcome. Working with Dan was awesome. Without going into specifics, I would like to say just one sentence. "Dan is the BEST of the BEST". Do not take my word on this internet, just go and meet him once and you will see for yourself. Dan know...s everyone in the system. He is very easy to talk to. I have interviewed a dozen attorneys before meeting Dan. Immediately decided to go with Dan. Steve is super awesome. During the initial parts, Steve took care of me (when Dan had to attend other things). I cant write my specific topic and details due to privacy concerns but I just want to describe how I found Dan. I read all the reviews on internet and decided to go meet in person. Jennifer answered my call and setup a quick appointment with Dan for same day; arrived on time and met both Dan & Steve. Steve was supposed to head out to something but it was very nice of him to stay back till I had presented my details. Just go & meet them, if you need to hire an attorney!!!! You will thank yourselves. It is really unfortunate for anyone to be searching for an attorney and there are many many attorneys that want to prey on the weaknesses and take advantage of the situation. But Dan is not into that stuff. He is genuine, compassionate and caring. He explains everything in a simple manner and waits to answer all your questions with patience and empathy. One great advantage is, Dan and Steve are a team of two, For the initial rounds, they will make sure one of them attend the dates and take care of you. Wish the Best of Regards to Dan and Steve!!!!!

Posted by anonymous | July 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

DUI representation

From the consultation until my final court date, Dan was in my corner 100% and did everything he could for the best possible outcome. Upon taking my case he explained exactly what his plan of action would be and what he required from me in order to do it. If I had any questions along the way Dan woul...d get back to me within the a very timely manor if he didn't know off hand. The end result of my case was more than I could've hoped for, having been charged with a DUI I was in fear of losing my job because my ability to drive is a requirement. Dan was able to get my suspension lifted and have the paperwork pushed through that day. Over all Dan is very knowledgeable, confident, and personable. Excellent representation!

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Daniel Loring Hodgkinson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brian Lewis

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have been practicing law in Lake County for more than twenty years. I know Daniel because he is highly involved in our Lake County legal community. He is experienced, knowledgeable, and knows his way around the courtroom. He is smart and works hard for his clients. I have referred several of my clients to Daniel and they have all been extremely satisfied with the representation he provided. Daniel is well-respected in our legal community and I highly recommend him."

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Jerald Novak

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Dan is a bright, intelligent, hard working young lawyer. He is honest and ethical. Dan also has a great attitude combined with a great personality. He is willing to work hard on behalf of his clients. I endorse him wholeheartedly."

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Steven McCollum

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"Obviously, I endorse Dan Hodgkinson who has worked with me for the past two years. I brought Danny into my office because he was a star in the State's Attorney's office where he worked for several years. No other attorney in that office sought out trial work and did the tough cases the way Danny did. He tried many DUI, Felony, and Misdemeanor jury trials with incredible ability. It was an easy decision to hire Danny when I was looking for someone who could serve my clients with the quality of representation that I've always tried to give them. Since he has worked with me, I've been incredibly impressed with his abilities. He has successfully handled large scale white collar crime cases, DUIs, Domestic Battery charges -- just about everything. He is deeply involved in the defense of several sex cases, juvenile cases, and a First Degree Murder. Clearly he is the best."

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Alan Lenczycki

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with Mr. Hodgkinson for several years while we were both prosecutors in the Lake County State's Attorney's Office. He is tough, honest, and extremely knowledgeable. I endorse this attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Work Experience

2011 - 2015

Assistant State's Attorney, Lake County State's Attorney's Office

Associations

2016 - Present

DuPage County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Lake County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Illinois Bar Foundation

Meber

Lake County Bar Association, Criminal Trials and Appeals Committee

Co-chair

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Illinois V. Kenneth Seplak

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Education

2010

Valparaiso University

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

Denison University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

White Collar Crime and Impact of a Criminal Record

Criminal Law

2017

Lake County Bar Association, Criminal Defense Section

Criminal Law

Languages

English

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