Steven Haney

Steven Haney

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 40 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Joliet, IL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury

58 E. Clinton Street, Suite 500, Joliet, IL

About Steven

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

Practice devoted to all types of criminal and aggravated traffic cases.

41 years

40%
DUI and DWI 40%

41 years

40%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 40 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1985

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Haney Steven C Attorney At Law

58 E. Clinton Street, Suite 500, Joliet, IL, 60432

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Steven Haney's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

39 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

The Best DUI and Administrative Hearings Attorney

I hired Stevie for my DUI incident in 2015 and he is very efficient and to the point. I could see all the Judges know him know him in the Joliet Court and is very well respected. I also got my RDP in the first hearing with his Steves representaion.

Posted by Samed | May 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent Criminal Defense Attorney

Early 2017 my younger brother was arrested for drug charges. He was facing a class X felony for the delivery of a controlled substance. After interviewing a couple of lawyers my family and i decided to go with Steven Haney. The reviews on here don't lie, we read some reviews and decided to contact St...even because of his expertise in drug cases and his knowledge and contacts in the will county judicial system. From the get-go Steven never sugar coated anything letting us know exactly the type of charges my brother was facing. He told us the absolute worst case scenario but at the same time told us the best outcome we can hope for. Throughout the court hearings he kept us informed and returned phone calls, emails and texts professionally. I'm happy to say that we got the best outcome for my brother. He was facing up to 6 years in prison for his class X but Steven bought the charges down and got him on probation for 3 years! I cannot thank him enough for everything he did for my brother and my family. He literally gave my brother another chance at life.. If your facing criminal prosecution in Will county, Steven is the guy you need to call.

Posted by anonymous | June 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

I will always recommend Steven Haney.

Mr. Steve Haney & Associates, When faced in the public eye of a criminal investigation, you have no clue what to do. You are stuck in the corner of a room and a million questions are being asked all around you. Most, are coming from within yourself. Steve went above and beyond in my case to prov...ide the best defense that I had. Truly, I had none; but he made sure that the processes were legal and that I understood of the processes. I still live with my parents, and like any parents—they were worried sick about their child. He not only walked me through the processes, but made accommodations for my parents as well. He was straight-forward, attentive and always returned your call within the matter of minutes. He not only told me in a straight forward nature what I needed to accomplish in order to receive probation, but my chances of receiving such outcome. My case was one of his shorter cases in the subject matter, however he secured a dedicated plea agreement for probation. He was able to speak with the prosecution to the extent to prove I was not a threat in any regard while serving my sentence in the community. Trust me, facing the possibility of seven (7) years in the Illinois Department of Corrections scared the living hell out of me. Although he was able to secure probation for me, make sure you actually accomplish what he wants you to do—character references, awards from past accomplishments, as it truly maters when facing the worst days of your life. When facing criminal prosecution, Steve should be your first and last call when trying to secure a favorable outcome. Trust me, Steve was not my first call, but he for sure was my last call—and I am absolutely grateful that I found his law practice. With this, I appreciate everything that you have done for my family and I. You have truly and ultimately given me a second chance in this life and I will always recommend your services in the future. Thank You Steve.

Posted by adam | June 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Steve Haney the best lawyer in will county period.

I have used Steve Haney as my lawyer for eighten years from traffic to misdemeaners to felonys he has allways done me justice I would recomend him to anyone for any legal situation I would not even consider anyone else he wont lie to you he is honest and up front

Posted by Brian | September 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Steve saved my life

On Oct. 7th 2010 I was arrested and falsely accused of murder. As a police officer I thought something like this could never happen to me. Branded "the honeybee killer" by the media, I was in a nightmare and couldn't wake up. Steve and his partners came to my defense immediately and after a brief mee...ting knew I could not have done this and took my case. Working 24/7 to prove my innocence I was soon exonerated thanks to this man. His tireless commitment to fix an injustice saved my life. There is decency and filth in the criminal justice profession and he took the filth to task and rescued me. I cannot speak high enough of this man and anyone that needs help should call him first and get him in your foxhole. His many years working as a prosecutor serves him well as a lawyer as he knows what should and shouldn't be and can pick apart any case brought against his clients. Class act and a true professional. St. Mathew 5:6 "God blesses those who thirst and hunger for justice, for they will be satisfied".

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Andrew Weisberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Steve for many years and handled many cases against him when I was a prosecutor. Steve was always a tough and intelligent opponent. He is also a lawyer of great integrity. He is a good choice for a Joliet criminal defense lawyer."

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John Paul Ivec

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It is a frightening thing to be charged criminally. The right criminal defense attorney makes all the difference. Knowledge, experience and wisdom are critical in obtaining the best result. In all these areas, Steve excels. What sets Steve apart from other competent Will County defense attorneys, is Steve’s ability to not only obtain that “best result,” but also his commitment to thoroughly communicate with his clients all of the possibilities and choices in their particular case. While no defense attorney can waive a magic wand and make the charges go away, with Steve, the client can rest assured that they will not only receive the best representation, but that they will be fully informed from beginning to end."

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Daniel Florey

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I had a conflict with Steve which was my own fault. Steve handled himself with grace and professionalism. I endorse this lawyer. Steve gives his criminal defense clients his all while remaining ethical yet zealous."

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Frank Andreano

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve is a go-to lawyer for criminal defense. Super smart, and aggressive without being a jerk. He's respected by judges and members of the bar, and he's earned that respect. Great lawyer."

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Douglas Deboer

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Steve and I worked together as prosecutors. He really knows the law and genuinely cares about his clients. He's a great lawyer!"

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Adam McAuley

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve is an excellent attorney and he always does an exceptional job for his clients. He is well-respected among other attorneys, prosecutors and judges. Highly recommended."

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Amy Melton

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve is an excellent lawyer; he is aggressive, extremely knowledgeable, and very experienced. He has helped A LOT of people get their driver's licenses back that have been revoked!"

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Steven. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Angela Henderson

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Carlson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve is a true professional and excellent attorney. A man of character and integrity, he is a true asset to the legal community in Will County."

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Kristi Breseman

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Steve for six years and would highly recommend him to anyone seeking representation for any criminal matter."

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Jack Zaremba

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve is one of the top criminal defense attorneys in Will county. He is well respected and fights hard for his clients."

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Bamidele Adelayo

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. One of the best criminal defense attorneys in Will County. Known county-wide and will deliver on results."

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Juan Ooink

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Arkadiusz Smigielski

Unknown lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Thomas Knuth

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Haney since he began his law practice 25 + years ago. He is well acclimated to the Will County Courts. I've referred dozens of tough criminal cases and his experience shows in the results he gets for clients. Knowledge without ego-results when unexpected. Trustworthy, honest and dedicated. Great lawyer !"

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Marjorie Swanson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this attorney's work."

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Gino Fimbianti

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Douglas Deboer

Criminal defense lawyer

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Eric Blatti

Criminal defense lawyer

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Angela Henderson

Family lawyer

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Cosmo Tedone

Criminal defense lawyer

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Nicole Sartori

Criminal defense lawyer

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Scott Delaney

DUI and DWI lawyer

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David Carlson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jack Zaremba

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joel Murphy

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kristi Breseman

Family lawyer

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Bamidele Adelayo

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ragan Freitag

Criminal defense lawyer

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Juan Ooink

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Paul Ivec

Criminal defense lawyer

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Arkadiusz Smigielski

Criminal defense lawyer

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Thomas Knuth

Probate lawyer

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Andrew Weisberg

Criminal defense lawyer

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Marjorie Swanson

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Judith Devriendt

Family lawyer

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George Lenard

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Distinguished Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Top 100 Lawyers, National Advocacy for DUI Defense

N/A

Death Penalty Certification as lead counsel, Illinois Supreme Court

Work Experience

2000 - Present

, Law Office of Steven C. Haney

1993 - 2000

Partner, Tomczak & Haney

1989 - 1993

, Rooks Pitts And Poust

1985 - 1989

Prosecutor, Will County State's Attorney's Office

Associations

American Trial Lawyers Association

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

Will County Bar Association

Member

Will County Criminal Bar

Chairman

Capital Litigation Trial Bar

Member

Federal Court Trial Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. name withheld

not guilty after bench trial

people v. name withheld

not guilty after bench trial

People v. name withheld

Not Guilty after jury trial

people v. name withheld

Not guilty after jury trial

People v. Brian Nelson

sentencing reversed in favor of client

People v. name omitted - case expunged

Not Guilty

People v. Alan B.

Not Guilty after jury trial

People v. Gary H.

Not guilty after jury trial

People v name omited - case expunged

not guilty after jury trial

People v. name omitted - case expunged

not guilty after bench trial

People v. name omitted - case subject to expungment

not guilty after bench trial

People v. name omitted - case sealed

not guilty after bench trial

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Education

1985

John Marshall Law School (Chicago)

1982

Hillsdale College

Speaking Engagements

2008

Criminal Bar Seminar - March 2008

Secretary of State Hearings

Publications

1992

Design News A look at Attorney - Client Privilege

Languages

English

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