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  • Geneva, IL
  • Licensed for 36 years
  • Free consultation
Glenn M. Sowa
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About Glenn

Aggressive. Experienced. Focused. Detailed. Ready to fight for you. Call now for a free consult.

At Law Office of Glenn M. Sowa, LLC, we are one of the oldest law firms in Illinois dedicated to criminal defense. Our criminal defense attorneys provide representation in all Illinois felonies and misdemeanors, including homicide, white-collar crime, and criminal appeals. Our lawyers have tried cases before every level of Illinois trial court, and have a track record of success.

We hold ourselves to the highest professional and ethical standards and treat all of our clients with respect. The attorneys at Law Office of Glenn M. Sowa, LLC have the capacity, experience, and resources to handle even the most complex cases.

Contact an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney

If you are in need of a criminal defense lawyer in northern Illinois, contact Law Office of Glenn M. Sowa, LLC at our Geneva office.

Practice areas

OtherSpeeding and traffic ticketCriminal defenseWhite collar crimeDUI and DWI
  1. DUI and DWI: 20%

    Attorney Sowa has been a premier DUI defense lawyer in Illinois since 1983. If you've been issued a DUI, you'll want his aggressive and detailed approach to the legal system by your side. Call him now.

  2. White collar crime: 20%

    Embezzlement | Check or accounting fraud | Bank or mortgage fraud | Tax evasion | Computer fraud | Securities fraud | Insider trading | Credit card fraud | Call now.

  3. Criminal defense: 20%

    Drug crimes | Traffic offenses | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Firearm and weapon offenses | Domestic assault | Sex crimes | More | Call today.

  4. Speeding and traffic ticket: 20%

    Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, speeding, driving with a suspended license, reckless driving, and drag racing.

  1. Federal crime: 10%

    Attorney Sowa has decades of experience in the federal courts. Call today.

  2. Violent crime: 5%

    Assault, aggravated assault, manslaughter, domestic violence, domestic battery, and homicide. Call now to discuss your case further, get the representation you deserve.

  3. Sex crime: 5%

    Criminal sexual assault and abuse, child pornography, online solicitation, prostitution, revenge porn, rape, more, call now.

Languages spoken

English, Russian

Contact

524 W. State Street
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Law Office of Glenn M. Sowa, LLC

524 W. State Street
Unit 2
Geneva, IL, 60134

Office (630) 232-1780

Website

https://www.dui-criminal-lawyers.com/attorneys/glenn-sowa

Kane County Criminal Attorney

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
ILActive And Authorized To Practice Law198307/06/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
BV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2015
BV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2014
BV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2013
BV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2012
BV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2011
BV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2010
BV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2009
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
OwnerLaw Office of Glenn M. Sowa, LLC2019 - Present
PartnerDonahue & Sowa1986 - 2019
DuPage County State's Attorney's Office1983 - 1985
State Police, Special AgentIllinois Bureau of Investigation, State Police, Special Agent,1971 - 1983
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
DuPage County Bar AssociationMember1983 - Present
Kane County Bar AssociationMember1983 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember1983 - Present
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Northern Illinois University College of LawJD - Juris Doctor1983
Northern Illinois UniversityMS - Master of Science1974
Northern Illinois UniversityBS - Bachelor of Science1971

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Felony Defense

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I engaged the services of Glenn Sowa on December 2010 on behalf of my 19 year old son. My son was arrested and charged with three class X felonies and because of Illinois mandatory minimum sentencing, my son was looking at potentially a 30 year plus sentence if found guilty of the charges. Glenn Sowa discussed all the details with my son and we also enlisted the services of a private investigator to look into other aspects of my son's case. The final outcome of the case was that one of the charges was dropped and a second charge was reduced and a plea deal for 7 years of which my son will only serve 3 and 1/2 years. Glenn Sowa is well known by all prosecutors and well respected by associates within the defense attorney arena and in the counties that he works within. He is a wealth of knowledge and is quick to respond via phone or email at anytime and extremely tech savvy. He has an attention to detail and will discuss all possible options with his clients. Mr. Sowa is of impeccable character and I would highly recommend his services for anyone facing an criminal charges.

DUI

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Mr. Sowa's considerable amount of experience and professionalism were obvious from our initial meeting and throughout his dealings of my case. He did an exceptional job of explaining every part of the process before it happened and answered all my questions sincerely and to a point of my understanding. Not only did his experience and professionalism help guide me through dealing with a very serious DUI case but ultimately resolved it above my initial expectations. Mr. Sowa was highly recommended to me. And I would highly recommend him to anyone, including friends and family. He is the attorney you want at your side.
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Michael Waddington, Military law Attorney on Jun 8, 2014
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I endorse Glenn. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.

Teresa Mcadams, Family Attorney on Jul 18, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. I have referred many clients to Glenn's firm and they have always been satisfied. He is a seasoned and smart litigator who is very capable of handling complicated felony matters.

Robert Heap, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 22, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.

Scott Sheen, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 13, 2011
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I endorse this lawyer.

John Donahue, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 8, 2011
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I endorse this lawyer.

Christopher Cosley, DUI and DWI Attorney on May 16, 2011
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I endorse this lawyer.

Sandra Byrd, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 22, 2010
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I endorse this lawyer.

Brad Covey, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Nov 24, 2010
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I endorse this lawyer.

Steven Mevorah, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 10, 2010
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Excellent Criminal Defense Attorney.

Salvatore Miglore, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 30, 2010
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I endorse this lawyer's work.

Donald Ramsell, DUI and DWI Attorney on Apr 15, 2010
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I endorse this lawyer's work. Glenn is admired for his knowledge and ability to get the best outcomes for his clients.

Stephen Brundage, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 7, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Glenn is well versed in the law. He is highly respected by Judges and attorneys. He puts his clients' interests at the top of his list and is a great advocate. I consider Glenn to be an asset to our legal community.

Lawrence Stein, Litigation Attorney on Nov 12, 2009
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Mr. Sowa is one of the preeminent criminal defense lawyers in our community. If you have suspect that you may be charged with a criminal offense, or especially if you have already been charged with committing a crime, stop talking to everyone including your friends and family and especially the police. Then do your best to hire Glenn. He's definitely worth it.

Paul Heinrich, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney on Nov 8, 2008
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I endorse this lawyer's work.

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