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Biography
I am an experienced defense attorney. I have never been a prosecutor, and I have never attempted to punish someone who deserves another chance.
My law practice provides aggressive representation for every offense in the Illinois criminal and traffic codes, ranging from traffic and DUI to misdemeanors and major felonies, including murder. With each client, my goal is results, and I have appeared in every criminal, traffic and juvenile courtroom in Lake County.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
20%
29 years | 900 cases
DUI and DWI
20%
17 years | 100 cases
Domestic Violence
20%
29 years | 80 cases
Juvenile Law
20%
17 years | 300 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Illinois for 31 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Marty Shaffer
9 So. County St., Waukegan, IL, 60085
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Posted by H.S. | November 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Amazing!! Did what 2 other lawyers couldn't
A few years ago, I had a case and my lawyer had me plead guilty to it without explaining what it would mean for my family. I had to get the conviction erased, so I hired a different lawyer. That lawyer couldn't get it erased, but luckily I found Marty Shaffer. Mr. Shaffer seems to know everybody,...
Martin Leland Shaffer's Lawyer Endorsements
"After over two decades in the Public Defender's Office, Marty recently opened his own law firm where he continues to zealously defend those charged with crimes ranging from felonies to misdemeanors, as well as DUI and traffic cases. Marty is also your go-to attorney for abuse/neglect cases and delinquency matters in juvenile court. Given his years of experience and his unrivaled work ethic, I strongly endorse Marty."
Ian Kasper
Criminal defense lawyer
John Sheldon
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
1994
J.D., with honors, University of Illinois College of Law
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Attorney-Owner, Law Offices of Marty Shaffer
2009 - 2016
Chief, Juvenile Trial Division, Lake County Public Defender's Office
1998 - 2009
Principal Assistant Public Defender, Lake County Public Defender's Office
1996 - 1998
Assistant Public Defender, Lake County Public Defender's Office
Associations
2000 - Present
Lake County Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
1989 - Present
American Civil Liberties UnionMember
2009 - 2016
Lake County Juvenile Justice Councilmember
1997 - 1999
Prairie State Legal Services Campaign for Legal Servicesmember
Sample of Legal Cases
in re L. W.
not guilty (all counts) after trial
People v. J.R.
not guilty (all counts) after jury trial
People v. V.R.
not guilty (all counts) after jury trial
Education
1994
University of Illinois College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
Yale University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2012
Annual seminar of the criminal section of the Lake County Bar Association
"Defending minors against domestic violence allegations"
Publications
2017
Law Offices of Marty Shaffer
"Illinois Says It's Cracking Down on Hate Crime, Again"
2016
The Docket - A Publication of the Lake County Bar Association
"Abused and Neglected Delinquent Youth: A Case Study "
1991
Animal Behaviour, 1991, 42, 551-564
"Food sharing signals among socially foraging cliff swallows
Languages
English
Spanish