Brian Richard Erwin

Brian Richard Erwin

4.2
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Sycamore, IL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime ... +3 more

122 S. Locust Street, Suite C, Sycamore, IL

About Brian

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Simply being accused of a crime can change your life. The penalties of a conviction can haunt you for years after you’ve served your sentence and may affect what kinds of jobs you’re able to obtain and even where you’re allowed to live. Call now.

50%
DUI and DWI 12%

An arrest, a phone call home, and a court date brings fear, embarrassment and uncertainty of your future. Mr. Erwin has devoted his practice to DUIs, and has spent countless hours inside courtrooms fighting for his clients rights. Call today!

12%
Juvenile Law 11%

If your child has been arrested or taken to the police station, this can be a very frightening and stressful situation for you and your child, especially if you have never been involved in the juvenile justice system. Let Attorney Erwin help you.

11%
Sex Crime 11%

Statutory rape | Solicitation of a minor | Sexual exploitation of a minor | Rape | Rape of a child | Indecent exposure | Criminal sexual conduct | Spousal rape | Spousal sexual battery | Solicitation | Prostitution | More | Call now.

11%
Violent Crime 11%

Murder | Attempted murder | Aggravated assault | Manslaugher | Armed robbery | Gun crime | Hit & run | Kidnapping | Car jacking | If you have been charged with any crime, you need to call Attorney Erwin today.

11%
Family 5%

Attorney Erwin is a premier family law attorney that can help you with your family legal needs. Give him a call now.

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 18 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2007

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

ERWIN LAW FIRM, LTD.

122 S. Locust Street, Suite C, Sycamore, IL, 60178

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Brian Richard Erwin's Reviews

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4.2 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Horrible!!

He's a sellout lawyer! Don't let him fool you, he has too big of a caseload and not enough time for managing them all. He did absolutely no research and HORRIBLE communication. His main goal is to sell you out, get his money but does not care about his clients nor their freedom!

Posted by Elizabeth Grada | November 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

I could give him 0 but it doesn’t let me!

A friend of mine recommended him, I called him made a contract with him, pay him $1000 out of $1500 first court day, he didn’t show up, he said he was in another court and traffic and bla, bla, bla! I was piece off but I went home and they give me another court day, after talking to him I divided to... give him another chance. Court date was almost here and he didn’t event called me, I think he took another job for that day, so I called him and asked what we would do. We agree on what we would do in court, court day was yesterday and he never spear, he was in another court in another county, same thing! I was piece of these people in court know him very well the keep my file to the end giving him time to show up, but he never show up! Then he send me a message what I didn’t see until I was available to leave. He said that he was trying to do FaceTime FaceTime! Imagine I can’t use the fog one in court! But maybe because they know him they’ll do it! So I guess he is keeping my 1000 because I asked for redound but he didn’t answer back.

Posted by Samantha | August 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Repeat client

Brian Erwin has saved my butt in court more times than I can count now, in multiple counties, over the course of the past 5 years. He will always be my first call whenever I find myself in trouble, and know that he will give me sound advice, even if its not what I want to hear. This man will fight fo...r you, and he does not lose. He is exactly the lawyer you need in your corner!

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Bradley Melzer

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Brian is a zealous advocate for his clients and has broad knowledge of the criminal justice system. I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Berger

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. I had the pleasure of attending a DUI defense seminar with Brian in San Diego. I found him to be very intelligent and conscientious in his defense strategies. I am happy to recommend him."

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2020

Silver Award, Elite Lawyers of America

2020

Top Attorney, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Owner, Erwin Law Firm, Ltd

2016 - 2018

Attorney, Camic Johnson, Ltd.

2012 - 2016

Attorney, David & Associates

2007 - 2012

Assistant District Attorney, Kane County State's Attorney's Office

Associations

2019 - Present

Kane County Bar Association

Co-chair

2019 - Present

DeKalb County Bar Association

Member

2018 - Present

DUI Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2016 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2007 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

Education

2006

University of Tulsa College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

University of Tulsa

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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