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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Showing 1 - 5 of 13 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Sarah | June 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Highly Recommend

If you are looking for a skilled and dedicated criminal defense lawyer, I highly recommend Steven Haney with the Law Offices of Steven Haney. Steven's expertise and commitment to his clients are truly exceptional, and he is sure to provide you with the best possible legal representation What stan...ds out about Steven is his professionalism, expertise, and attention to detail. Steven took time to listen to my needs and concerns and provided personalized legal advice tailored to my unique situation. He also has an aggressive approach to defending his clients’ rights which made me feel reassured that I was in good hands and he had my best interest. There was never a call he wouldn’t answer. He was always available to answer any questions or concerns and was very honest and precise with his responses. God forbid, ( knock on wood ) I ever have another situation where I needed representation, Steven would be my go to hands down. Because of his exceptional work and knowledge of the Law I can remain a free woman with my family. I am very grateful for the services I received from Steven Haney.

Posted by Danny D | January 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Will county and surrounding area

Very satisfied with Attorney Steven Haneys services. He was always very attentive with my case and with my court dates. Not once did I have a question he always made sure I was updated and knew detail by detail on how my cases would proceed. I highly recommend his services to anyone with tough cases ...he will definitely do the best of his ability to get you out of your situation. Attorney Steven Haney helped me though-out my obstruction of justice felony charge and Two DUI’s and with all his years of experience Steven Haney lowered my sentence to a misdemeanor with no jail time and probation. Attorney Haney thank you once again for representing me I am very grateful for all your help.

Posted by anonymous | January 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Highly recommended attorney.

I was arrested for a DUI and faced going to jail. I had a consult with Mr. Haney and he had put my fears to rest. Though I did lose my license for a while Mr. Haney did all he could to keep it from going any further. He was always to the point and always returned phone calls in regards to any questio...ns I had. When he was no longer representing me he still took the time to give me advice so that I could get my license back. I would recommend Mr. Haney to anyone who is in need of a very knowledgeable defense attorney.

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 Michael | October 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Integrity, Honesty, and Respect

With Steven you know you are getting the best representation. He is honest and knowledgable about the options you have and how the judge is going to respond. You can tell when he walks into the courtroom that he is very respected by his peers. He had me in and out of 7 court appearances in less than ...30 mins each time. The most important thing in a case can be your attorney's relationship with the DA or ADA, and Steven has a great working relationship with the state's attorneys. This was a huge factor in getting the decision I needed for my case. Trust me when I say a deal is a deal with Steven; when you hire Steven Haney you get more than what you pay for. He was always willing to meet/talk with me when I had any questions or concerns. Thanks again Steve!!

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Steven Haney's Lawyer Endorsements

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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

Activity

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