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Alison H. Motta

Criminal defense Attorney at Aurora, IL

4.9   22 reviews
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  • State Years
    Illinois - IL 19 years
    Pennsylvania - PA 22 years
  • Licensed for 19 years
    State IL
    Acquired 2004
    Status
    Active And Authorized To Practice Law, With Disciplinary Probation Conditions Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023
  • Licensed for 22 years
    State PA
    Acquired 2001
    Status
    Administrative Suspension

About Alison

Learn Alison’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  1. Criminal defense
    50%
    Ms. Motta is a skilled Trial Lawyer who has successfully represented clients facing serious felony criminal charges in both State and Federal Courts. Mrs. Motta concentrates her Chicago criminal defense practice in the following areas: Drug possession, possession w/intent to deliver, felony narcotics and conspiracy cases, homicide, murder, manslaughter, sex crimes and failure to register as a sex offender, gun & weapons charges, assault & battery.

    21 years

  2. Federal crime
    25%
    Attorney Alison Motta is an experienced Federal Criminal Defense Attorney in Chicago and Aurora, IL. Mrs. Motta handles cases regarding Federal Drug Conspiracy, Federal Drug Trafficking, Federal Firearms Offenses, Federal Computer Crimes, Environmental Crimes, Federal FCPA Investigations, Bank Robbery, Kidnapping and other federal cases.

    21 years

  3. White collar crime
    25%
    Attorney Alison Motta is an experienced White Collar Crimes Attorney in Chicago and Aurora, IL. She handles cases regarding Bank Fraud, Mortgage Fraud, Bankruptcy Fraud, Healthcare Fraud, Investment/Securities Fraud, Mail and Wire Fraud, Credit Card Fraud, Money Laundering, Embezzlement, Bribery, Extortion, Public Corruption, Export Control Charges and other white collar crimes.

    21 years

EXPERIENCED CRIMINAL DEFENSE TRIAL ATTORNEY - NAMED TOP 100 TRIAL NATIONAL LAWYER. AVAILABLE 24/7.

Awards

Client's Choice 2016,2014
Client's Choice
2016 2014
Top Contributor 2014
Top Contributor
2014

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Contact Alison

Motta & Motta LLC
1700 N. Farnsworth Ave
Suite 12
Aurora, IL, 60506
Motta & Motta LLC
161 N. Clark Street Suite
#1600
Chicago, IL, 60601
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Reviews

4.9 / 5.0
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Client's Choice 2016
Client's Choice
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Posted by anonymous | November 30, 2014
The Best in the Business
Alison is an awesome defense attorney. I was facing up to 20 years and she fought hard for me. We ended up getting a not guilty verdict at trial. She wasn't cheap but their were no hidden costs. They made sure i knew how much it would be from the beginning. Bob and Alison are good people and great lawyers. Im glad i was reffered to them
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Posted by Xavier | September 18, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Promising lawyer
This team went above and beyond to help us through this case! Not only were they professional, they were reassuring as well. Seeing them fight for our case showed how much they love what they do and how hard they will fight for their clients. Alison and Bob we are forever grateful for you. If we need anything ever again I know I can count on them!
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Posted by anonymous | August 6, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
She went over and above to get the right results!
We hired her for my stepson no matter how big the case and after over 2 years working with her she got us more than we were expecting , she told us to be patient and we were , She worked hard and diligently , she’s the whole deal ! Yes it proved to me to get the job done right is not to go to a public defender, but to hire Allison Motta !
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Posted by Randy | August 5, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Very Happy
We researched several law firms before we contacted Bob and Allison. We made the decision to go them . After a lengthy court battle we are very happy with the results. I would highly recommend to anybody needing a law firm to stand up for you.
Posted by Disheba | April 10, 2019
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Great lawyer great choice
Alison is such an attentive lawyer. Her experience and effort are grade A. She has been very thorough, very helpful, and she is the light at the end of a dark tunnel. She’s very straight forward, regardless of what our outcome will be i will know that i picked the right person to lead our case ! Thank you Alison i can’t wait to finish this out with you !
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Posted by Irene | November 15, 2018
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
knowledgeable and accessible
I really appreciate her straightforward style and eagerness to help. I felt nothing but skill and support when consulting with Alison H. Motta.
Posted by anonymous | April 26, 2017
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Te beso
Lots of thanks your the the number one thank you for your help.
Posted by anonymous | April 14, 2017
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Anonymous
We called Alison at 8 o'clock at night needing legal advice. To our surprise, we didn't need to leave a voicemail because she answered the phone. She listened and gave us advice over the phone. A couple days later, we met with her and she was very honest about the scenarios that could happen in our case. She did not try to minimize anything. She was very open and honest. She is very down to earth and easy to talk to.
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Posted by anonymous | November 23, 2016
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Down to Earth, intelligent & aggressive
Good morning Alison and thank you for your time and abilities handling my case with such brief notice. I contacted Alison's firm and she met with me on the same day. She was very friendly, personable and most of all passionate about making sure I felt satisfied with the outcome of my case. I highly recommend Alison to anyone who prefers an aggressive and assertive, yet down to Earth and friendly lawyer to handle their case. #Motta&Motta
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Posted by anonymous | August 17, 2016
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Above the rest
Alison has an attention to detail like no other. I spoke to her in regards to an appeal I would like her to represent me in. Here attention to detail is remarkable and her knowledge and honest is above any lawyer I have ever spoken to.
Posted by Yolanda cepeda | May 6, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Most definitely a fighter
Alison and her team are great they really try helping you they go over your entire case over and over till they figure out a way, I seen them do it, my husband had a different lawyer in the beginning of his case that was suppose to be "the best" and turn out to be not so good at all so we went on a search for lawyers and everyone we spoke to would tell us there wasn't much they could do for us but when we met Alison and talked to her I loved her I knew she was really going to try so we hired her and sure enough she started looking into the case right away, over and over trying to find anything that could help us and she did! The best offer the first lawyer was saying he could get us was 15 years at 85% meaning he had to serve 12 years and Alison took the case and brought it down to 2 years at 50% my husband is now only doing 10 months in prison and we are so thankful to Alison because nobody was giving us any hope of it getting any better than 15 years but Alison did and she did more than great, she is a true fighting lawyer and my kids can now have their dad back home in less than a year. THANK YOU ALISON MOTTA!
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Posted by Alexandra | February 2, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Best lawyer for your money.
With only a week until my first court date, I needed to find a reliable lawyer as soon as possible. After reading many reviews and speaking with a few other lawyers, Allison was the only one to make me feel comfortable. She made it very clear what all outcomes could have been, was upfront about costs, and willing to do everything she could to beat the case. Allison was absolutely wonderful and beat the case. She is the most reliable, hardworking, motivated, and intelligent lawyer I've ever come across. I would highly recommend her to everyone, especially my family.
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Posted by Amelia Dixon | January 16, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
When you need someone to fight for you, Alison Motta is the way to go!
If there is ever a time when you need someone who will fight for you, please consider Alison Motta. She will go to battle for you. For my case, she was always there, available to me, talking me through every step of the process and came to my day in court ready for action. I am very happy to have chosen Alison - when it really matters you need someone you can trust to come through for you!
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Posted by mike | November 5, 2015
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
unbelievable
I hired Alison after a year of going through 2 different attorneys who could not get the job done. Alison got it done with 1 courtroom visit what the others could not get done in 14 months. She was able to stand up to the DA and get the right thing done, and that was for the charges to be dismissed! She is the best ive worked with in the 20+ yrs i have been on the wrong side of the law! She spends a LOT of time on the phone with you, even though she has a very heavy case load...i cannot say enough..very good!
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Posted by anonymous | September 19, 2015
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
her hard work wins cases
i hired Alison with only a week to go until trial for a felony. She had been already working on a high profile case in another state, and she took my case on 1 weeks notice and literally worked day and night on it for 1 week. She did in 1 week what my previous 2 attorneys could not do i 1 year. She filed a full motion on the constitutionality of my case, and there is the possible chance for dismissal now, instead of trial. She is hands down the most dedicated attorney i have had in my 20 + yrs of being on the wrong side of the law!
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Posted by Salvador | September 15, 2014
These lawyers are badass and fearless- Fregones defendiendo a sus clientes!
Class X felony poss. with intent to distribute 18 kilos of cocain. I went with the lawyers all my boys were using who everybody knew about and he had my case to the point of trial & was pushing me to accept 12 years plea ... I was ready to give up & was gonna run to Mexico but then my friend who kept telling me about these lawyers pushed me to meet with the Motta lawyers and I hired them and they took the case even tho it had to go to trial like right away... NOT GUILTY!! Los abogados mas perrones!!! Chingones para defender y entender a sus clientes..Los mejores en Aurora y sus alrededores!!
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Posted by Jason | August 17, 2014
Only lawyer that cares!
Alison and her husband Bob WILL fight for your rights! Extremely smart and they definitely get the job done. Talked to them in person after my life had suddenly been altered. They made me feel confident that I can live my life and I also loved the fact that on the very first phone call, Alison was asking all sorts of questions. They really do care about you and your family and she even sends texts just to see how you're doing. I can't recommend them enough!
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Posted by Jeff | August 11, 2014
Great lawyers, case dismissed
I thought I was completely screwed before I came to Motta & Motta. I got caught with drugs and thought I was for sure facing jail time. They committed themselves to my case and I knew they were always giving 100%. In the end the case was dismissed before trial. I would recommend anyone with any case to this firm. They are amazing!
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Posted by Sindy | August 7, 2014
Best attorneys
I had the best experience ever with motta and motta they did a excellent job with my husband case worked night and day what one lawyer didn't do in 4years they did it in less then one year and thanks to them my family is together my kids have their dad with them, I love them very much and up to know if we need any kind of help they are here! I honestly recommend them to everyone they are the BEST!!!!! :) :) :)
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Posted by Robert | August 5, 2014
Alison H. Motta Recommendation
Alison Motta handled all of our issues regarding the closing on the sale of our home, i.e. the sale, negotiations of the inspection, the closing, etc. Everything went extremely smoothly due to her expertise. Mrs. Motta is a caring person who is tenacious and intelligent, who worked in the clients best interest during the whole process.
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Cost

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  • Free Consultation 60 minutes
  • Retainer Sometimes
Payment methods
Cash, Credit Card

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AVVO RATING 3.0 (Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.

Probation issued in IL, 2023
updated on 11/17/2023

Probation means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Court monitors the lawyer's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Suspension stayed issued in IL, 2023
updated on 11/17/2023

This type of suspension means an attorney is technically suspended but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities during the suspension to make sure that he or she does not repeat the behavior.

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • Motta & Motta LLC
  • 2004 - Present

Education

  • Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2001
  • College of New Jersey
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1997

Legal Cases

  • 4 Count Indictment Including Possession w/Intent to Distribute 30 Kilograms of Cocaine, Conspiracy Charges & Weapons offense
  • 7yr Plea Bargain (less with good time served)

Associations

  • Kane County Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Kane County Criminal Law Committee
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Women's Criminal Defense Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • National Trial Lawyers Association - Top 100 Trial Lawyers
  • Member
  • N/A
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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Honors and Awards

  • Top 100 Trial Lawyers
  • National Trial Lawyers
  • 2021
  • Top 100 Trial Lawyers
  • National Trial Lawyers
  • 2019
  • Top 100 Trial Lawyers
  • National Trial Lawyers
  • 2018
  • Top 100 Trial Lawyers
  • The National Trial Lawyers Association
  • 2014
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Publications

  • Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education
  • Supplement to Defending Illinois Criminal Cases, Trial Preparation and Strategy
  • 2013

Attorney endorsements

Received (15)
Given (11)
Endorse Alison
Litigation Attorney | Aug 10
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I unequivocally endorse this lawyer. Alison Motta is a dedicated, hard working, gutsy and compassionate trial lawyer. She is truly a zealous advocate, who gives 150% to every client and their case. She is a credit to our profession!"
Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 05
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer. It's this simple. If my life and or freedom were in jeopardy, there is no other attorney that I know of personally or by reputation that I would consider defending me. Under the definition of "Tenacious" in Webster's...there is a picture of Alison."
Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 04
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer. Working with Alison is like working with the Energizer Bunny of justice. Alison is compassionate and unyielding in her defense of others. It's not, she will do whatever it takes; it's, she does whatever it takes to provide the best defense possible. Every lawyer would benefit greatly in their professional lives from spending even one day with Alison but, it's those she is fighting for, those in need of help, they are the batteries that drive her."
Family Attorney | Aug 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I highly endorse Mrs. Motta. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who gets great results in representing clients. Keep up a great work!"
Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 11
Relationship: Other
"I endorse Alison without reservation. She has demonstrated an exceptional grasp of the law and is a superb litigator."
Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 05
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Ms. Motta is an excellent attorney-- into details, extremely knowledgeable, hard-working, dedicated, cares about her clients and becomes infuriated when she sees an injustice. I endorse this lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | Sep 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | Sep 12
Relationship: Other
"I endorse this attorney as they are exceptional in their areas of expertise. I highly recommend this individual."
Unknown Attorney | Aug 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Motta is highly professional and a fierce advocate for her clients. I know any one represented by Allison is in great hands."
Unknown Attorney | Aug 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer with no reservation. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community. Very hardworking and diligent. Consistently achieves superior results. Advice is always practical and on point. I recommend to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and achieving the most favorable result possible."
Unknown Attorney | Aug 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Motta is a skilled and respected member of the legal community. She is a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of her clients"
Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Alison is a tough, compassionate and smart attorney, who works tirelessly to achieve the best results for her clients"
Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. I would recommend this attorney to someone who needs a hard working dilligent attorney."
Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."
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Aurora Criminal defense Lawyer Alison H. Motta
Alison H. Motta
Criminal defense Attorney
Aurora, IL
Licensed for 22 years
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023. See details