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Merrill K. Davis
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Biography
Merrill K. Davis is an Attorney at The Davis Law Group, P.C. Ms. Davis represents clients charged with DUI, criminal offenses, and traffic offenses. She also represents clients with suspended or revoked driving privileges at administrative hearings before the Illinois Secretary of State.
Ms. Davis received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a major in Legal Studies.
Ms. Davis received her J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law where she received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award and the Prosser award for the highest grade in torts. She also served on Loyola University Chicago Law Journal as a Senior Editor.
Ms. Davis is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association as well as the Chicago Bar Association.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Illinois for 11 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Location
The Davis Law Group, P.C.
191 Waukegan Rd, Suite 305, Northfield, IL, 60093
The Davis Law Group, P.C.
420 W. Huron, Suite 212, Chicago, IL, 60654
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Posted by anonymous | August 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
Excellent Representation
I am very pleased with the representation I received from the Davis Law Group. Both Larry and Merrill Davis did an exceptional job of navigating the process at the Secretary of State office. The result was both positive and timely.
Posted by Bruce | August 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Review Merrill K Davis
They were very thorough and got me ready a lot faster than what I thought I’d be. Very professional, & caring. They checked in with me frequently and helped with any questions I had along the way. Very easy to work with and got me in & out of my appointment fast. I give them my highest reco...
Posted by Jerry | May 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Second to none
Larry and Merrill Davis helped me out on a very complicated case . Their tenacity ,professionalism and resilience to get my case resolved was second to none .Look no further then Davis law.
Posted by Lindsay | October 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Excellent attorney
I can not say enough good things about Merrill Davis and The Davis Law Group! I was referred by a friend after my license was revoked for my second dui. The firm that handled the criminal part of my case basically told me reinstatement was a dead end and close to impossible because I resigned from my...
Posted by Mark | September 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Excellent Attorney
Merrill is highly professional and knowledgeable. She helped me get my restricted driving permit after my license was revoked. I went to my first formal hearing without a lawyer and was denied. Then I hired the Davis Law Group, and with their help, I was approved at my very next hearing. Merrill quic...
Merrill K. Davis's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Merrill since she has begun her career as an attorney. She has always been, and remains to be, very focused and committed to providing her clients with excellent and aggressive representation. I’ve witnessed her in court on many occasions achieve great results. She has a great working relationship with court personnel and she doesn’t back down an inch when it comes to fighting for her clients. Like so many others in the legal community, she has gained my respect, and that is why she has my endorsement."
"Attorney Davis is an excellent attorney choice for any client seeking representation in DUI defense, as well as drivers license reinstatement. I had the opportunity to work alongside Merrill for 4 years. I routinely relied, and continue to rely, on Merrill's intimate understanding of the Illinois Secretary of State license reinstatement process for drivers suffering license revocations and suspensions. Merrill is professional, efficient in her work, compassionate, and extremely experienced. I highly encourage anyone seeking help with a DUI, traffic matter, and/or license reinstatement to contact Attorney Merrill Davis."
"I endorse Merrill. Her specialty is Secretary of State driver's license hearings. She is very good at what she does."
"Merrill is a talented and knowledgeable attorney. She is diligent and detail-oriented, which results in successful outcomes for the clients she represents. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have personally known Merrill for many years. She is without a doubt a bright new talented, confident and caring attorney. I see her as positive force to be reckoned with in her legal career. She is diligent, and thorough. Her breath of knowledge about drivers license and driver related issues is wide and formidable. She is the type of lawyer you would want in your corner."
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Experience
Honors
2024
Illinois Rising Stars, SuperLawyers
2023
Illinois Rising Stars, SuperLawyers
2022
Illinois Rising Stars, SuperLawyers
2019
Fellowship Invitation, The National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2018
Criminal Law Rising Star Nominee, American Institute of Legal Advocates
2011
CALI Award for the Highest Grade in Torts, CALI
2011
The Charles R. Purcell Award for the Highest Grade in Torts, Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Attorney, The Davis Law Group, P.C.
2013 - 2014
Law Clerk, Anesi, Ozmon, Rodin, Novak & Kohen, Ltd.
2012 - 2013
Law Clerk, Gardiner Koch Weisberg & Wrona
Associations
2014 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
IN THE MATTER OF THE REVOCATION OF THE DRIVER'S LICENSE AND DRIVING PRIVILEGES OF K.A.
Driver's License Reinstated
People of the State of Illinois v. J.W.
Deferred Prosecution - Case Dismissed
IN THE MATTER OF THE REVOCATION OF THE DRIVER'S LICENSE AND DRIVING PRIVILEGES OF M.D.
Driving Privileges Granted
City of Chicago v. H.S.
Case Dismissed
IN THE MATTER OF THE REVOCATION OF THE DRIVER'S LICENSE AND DRIVING PRIVILEGES OF A.C.
Driver's License Reinstated
People of the State of Illinois v. L.T.
Case dismissed
Education
2014
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2011
University of Wisconsin, Madison
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2013
Loyola University Chicago Childlaw and Education Institute Forum
School Shootings: Identifying Traits of Perpetrators & How to Most Effectively Prevent Tragedy
2013
ITLA "Update and Review" Seminar (Recognition given)
Premises Liability
2012
Loyola University Chicago Law Journal (Publishable Quality)
Checking Personal E-mail and Playing Online Games Do Not Amount to Federal Crimes: An In-Depth Look at the Limited Scope of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act as Decided in U.S. v. Nosal
Languages
English