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

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5.0 /5.0

111 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 16 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by anonymous | May 03, 2021 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Rude

I consulted with Evan in regards to a case I need representation for. He told me he didn't want to take on the case basically saying it was beneath him. I did not hire Evan.

Evan Winer

Replied last May 03, 2021

When a person calls us and wants us to engage in activity that we believe would compromise our integrity, as is the case here, we do not accept the case. We maintain the highest ethical standards and refuse to do anything which we believe would compromise it.

Posted by anonymous | February 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Diligent

Evan did an outstanding job in handling a case for me recently. Not only was he diligent in making sure we got the optimal outcome for the case, he was also sure to keep me up to date every step of the way. I would not consider using anyone else if you need legal representation.

Posted by Ron | April 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Went above and beyond to assist me

Evan was not just a lawyer, but a person. Everyone treated me like a number in the system except him. He did a great job reviewing my case and did everything he said he would. When things felt bad, he keep me positive. My case had a great outcome thanks to him!

Evan Winer

Replied last April 29, 2020

It's very gratifying to hear a positive review like yours. We work hard to get the best outcome for our clients. Please know that we're here if you ever need help again.

Posted by Mark | August 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Case dismissed

Evan was very informative, honest and to point. His advice was spot on getting my case dismissed while I was unable to attend the court hearings. Well done.

Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great results

Very helpful with my case. Very pleased with the results I thought for sure I would end with much more severe issues.

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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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Kenneth Alpert

Criminal defense lawyer

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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