Evan J. Winer

Evan J. Winer

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 37 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Waukegan, IL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

9 N County St Ste 100, Waukegan, IL

About Evan

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

I have extensive experience in all areas of criminal defense, ranging from misdemeanors and ordinance violation to all type of felonies.

38 years

40%
DUI and DWI 40%

I have extensive experience in DUI law both as a defense attorney and a municipal prosecutor.

33 years

40%
Juvenile Law 10%

I have over 25 years of experience in handling delinquency cases and in fact began my career in criminal aw as public defender in Juvenile Court in Cook County.

38 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 37 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1988

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Evan J. Winer

9 N County St Ste 100, Waukegan, IL, 60085-8107

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Evan J. Winer's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

111 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 36 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by anonymous | December 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Battery

Evan was great, I contacted his office about my situation and after speaking with his receptionist, Evan called back almost immediately. I was being charged with battery. I went to court and what could’ve been a bigger sentence turned out to conclude with just having to take an anger management and b...ehavioral class thanks to Evan. He as a person is very nice and easy to talk to.

Posted by anonymous | November 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

EXCELLENT LAWYER !

Mr. Evan Winer was an excellent lawyer who dropped my charge to the lowest level which saved my career and financial burden. I definitely recommend him if you have issues with traffic violation!

Posted by Cynthia | November 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Lawyer

Evan Winer is an excellent lawyer and helping me get all my charges dropped at court... I would highly recommend him, he always goes above and beyond for people.

Posted by Elena | October 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Knowledgeable and Highly Competent

We are extremely relieved that we hired Evan Winer to represent our son in DUI case. He was able to mitigate the case favorably and substantially minimize my sons penalties. Evans knowledge and skills are unmatched. We can not thank him and recommend him enough for his professionalism and care it our... situation. We would highly recommend Evan Winer to anyone We know seeking legal representation!

Posted by Patricia | October 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Serious driving violation

I would most definitely refer Evan Winer to anybody I know in need of help. He worked with me when I explained my situation and I was more then happy with the ending results. I was pulled over for a tail light out and found my license was suspended. When I heard that I could do 1 year in jail and pay... a $2500 fine plus court costs I was honestly scared. Thank God I called this guy cause both my tickets were dismissed. Thank you Evan, I would call again if ever in need of help!

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Evan J. Winer's Lawyer Endorsements

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Martin Lascola

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Evan is a highly effective, aggressive advocate for his clients. He is a well experienced trial attorney as well and I would recommend his services to anyone in need of a Criminal/DUI/Traffic Defense Attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Top Lawyer, American Lawyer

1988

Phi Beta Kappa, University of Iowa

1984

Graduate with Distinction(Cum Laude), University of Iowa

1984

Orville Hitchcock Foundation Scholarship, University of Iowa

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Partner, Law Office of Winer & Winer

1997 - 1997

Prosecuting Attorney, Cook County State Attorney's Office

1995 - 1996

Public Defender, Lake County Public Defender's Office

1989 - 1995

Public Defender, Cook County Public Defenders Office

1988 - 1989

Attorney, Arnstein & Lehr, LLP

Associations

2013 - Present

North Suburban Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Member

1993 - Present

Lake County Bar Association, Criminal Defense Section

Executive Committee Member

1993 - 2018

Illinois State Bar Association, Traffic Laws and Courts Section

Executive Committee Member

1993 - 2018

Illinois State Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section

Executive Committee Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Criminal/DUI/Traffic/Juvenile

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Education

1988

Loyola University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

University of Iowa

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2008

Loyola University of Chicago

Legal Writing

Publications

2016

The Docket - A Publication of the Lake County Bar Association Second Chance Probation and the Offender Initiative Program

2003

The Docket - A Publication of the Lake County Bar Association On the Legal Front Line in the War on Terror

1997

The Docket - A Publication of the Lake County Bar Association Law Abroad - A South American Odyssey

1995

The Docket - A Publication of the Lake County Bar Association The Missing Lincoln

Languages

English

Activity

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