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About Evan
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
40%
38 years
DUI and DWI
40%
33 years
Juvenile Law
10%
38 years
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
10%
33 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Illinois for 37 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
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Evan J. Winer
9 N County St Ste 100, Waukegan, IL, 60085-8107
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Case Results (88)
Advocacy (46)
Recommendation (32)
Professionalism (24)
Responsiveness (21)
Communication Style (20)
Practice Area Knowledge (20)
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General Knowledge (14)
Character & Conduct (10)
Trustworthiness (7)
Compassion (4)
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Posted by anonymous | April 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Driving 30 over
Good lawyer for the cort house in round lake beach. I had a reckless speeding ticket on rollens road. He knows the people in the cort house. Made sure ticket didn't show on record and didn't even have driving class only cort supervision and a 375 dollar fine. Highly recommended and very good driving ...
Posted by Charles | March 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
An Honest Attorney
I hired Evan to defend me in a traffic case. Unlike the other lawyers I spoke with, he explained the case in detail, gave me options, and clearly outlined the possible outcomes. I could see he was experienced and I felt I was getting a real value. He did a great job and I had a positive result. I...
Posted by anonymous | December 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Awesome
Evan was amazing. He thought of everything, all possibilities, answered my countless questions with patience, and did not deter from switching directions when needed. Having someone who can see both sides of the case by being a prosecutor and defense attorney is invaluable. We persevered and won!! ...
Posted by anonymous | June 16, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Absolutely the best.
I had a legal situation that was not only embarrassing but potentially career ending. Evan took my case and was incredible to work with - he was knowledgable, smart, and efficiently guided me through all the actions I needed to take to get in as good a position as possible. His perspective as a curre...
Posted by Daniel | June 10, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Lawyer for life
Extremely responsive, able to contact him at any point. Had several questions that needed reassurance and he was constantly there for me in that regard. Took my case seriously and provided the most optimal outcome. A practiced criminal lawyer he immediately presented his credentials and proved hi...
Evan J. Winer's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
Kenneth Alpert
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
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 AssociationMember
1995 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
Lake County Bar Association, Criminal Defense SectionExecutive Committee Member
1993 - 2018
Illinois State Bar Association, Traffic Laws and Courts SectionExecutive Committee Member
1993 - 2018
Illinois State Bar Association, Criminal Justice SectionExecutive Committee Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Criminal/DUI/Traffic/Juvenile
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
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I got charged with a class c felony. I’m s first time offender. Can it be dropped? Or lowered?
13 Jun 2020
Q&A
Will I go to jail or just pay fine ?
09 Jun 2020
Q&A
Can someone recording me speeding get me int trouble? Also, can I get a ticket for something that happened a week ago?
13 Jun 2020