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 | Cost of Services

Posted by anonymous | May 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

I owe him everything

I was in an extremely bad situation, I had been arrested for Criminal destruction to property. I was facing a possible felony and I had at least 5 counts against me. I couldn't sleep, couldn't eat, cried everyday from the guilt and from how bad things could've gotten. I contacted Winer and he took ac...tion immediately, he was so straight forward and he knew his stuff to the letter. He is worth every single penny and then some for what he did for me. He got me off with just 8 weeks of anger management, now that's a LAWYER. Hire him look no where else! God bless Mr. Evan J. Winer!

Posted by anonymous | August 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

You need to hire Evan Winer!!

Mr. Winer did a fabulous job representing me in both of my traffic cases, which were within a month of each other. I could have been in real trouble! He worked his magic, and nothing went on my record, and the fines were minimal on one, and waived on the other. This man is a miracle worker!!

Evan Winer

Replied last August 24, 2021

Thank you for your kind words. I'm pleased to know you were happy with our legal representation.

Posted by Joseph | April 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Traffic ticket dismissed

Evan is a terrific attorney. I got a ticket for seeding 30 miles an hour over the limit and I thought I was going to have community service and all kinds of fees I would have to pay. He was able to get it completely dismissed! He saved me so much time and money and o am very thankful for him. I highl...y recommend him if you are in some legal trouble!

Evan Winer

Replied last April 29, 2020

Nothing makes me happier than to get a case dismissed. Thank you for your kind words. If you ever need help again be sure to give me a call.

Posted by anonymous | April 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

No charges on my record

I was pulled over for aggravated speeding on a school zone and also driving on a suspended license. I only have to pay mandatory court costs thanks to Evan. Also these charges will not go on my record.

Evan Winer

Replied last April 29, 2020

I am happy you were pleased with the outcome of your case. Let me know if you ever need help in the future. Happy driving!

Posted by Patricia | May 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

My hero.

On a recent trip through Lake co., I received a minor but very expensive traffic citation. With the greatly appreciated assistance of Atty. Evan Winer, not only did I not need to return for court, but the fine was reduced. Atty. Winer went above and beyond to make a miserable situation rather tolerab...le. My sincere thanks goes to him and staff. If asked, I would never hesitate to refer his service.

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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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