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Romas K. Mockaitis
About Romas
Biography
Licensed to practice since 2005, Romas has over 9 years of trial experience as a former DuPage County Assistant State's Attorney. He has tried more than 300 trials, and has argued more than 1,000 contested hearings.
As an Assistant State's Attorney, Romas has tried many felony and misdemeanor cases, including Murder, Sex Assault, Financial Crimes, Burglary, Aggravated Battery, Domestic Battery, DUI, and traffic offenses. He was also a member of the DuPage Crash and Accident Reconstruction Team (DUCART), assisting investigating officers at accident scenes with legal issues as they related to crashes involving great bodily injury or death. Specific specialized unit assignments included Financial Crimes and Public Integrity, Felony Review, and Sexual Violence/Child Protection.
Education
Northern Illinois University, J.D., 2005, cum laude
Northern Illinois University, M.B.A., 2004
Northern Illinois University, B.S. Marketing, 2001
Presentations / Recognition
“The Prolonged and Complex Case” – National District Attorney’s Association conference on Prosecuting Homicide Cases, March 6-11, 2010 in Orlando, FL- Co-presented with Hon. Joseph E. Birkett
Board of Directors’ Trial Advocacy Award for Excellence in Litigation of Capital Cases – Association of Government Attorneys in Capital Litigation, 2009-2010
Association of Government Attorneys in Capital Litigation – Annual Conference June 2011 – “fMRI in the Courtroom”, New Orleans, LA - Co-authored with Hon. Joseph E. Birkett
Other Notable Experience
From 1994 to 1997, Romas lived and worked in the newly independent Lithuania. He was contracted by numerous organizations for his Lithuanian and English language skills for interpretation and translation, including:
United Nations Development Program, EU-PHARE, Lithuanian-European Institute (politics and economics),Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Litinterp.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
12 years | 40 cases
DUI and DWI
50%
20 years | 500 cases
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Illinois for 20 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Mockaitis Law
556 West Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL, 60506
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Romas K. Mockaitis's Reviews
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Posted by Zheng | May 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent service and results
Romas is a fantastic attorney. I had engaged him to dispute (and take to trial if necessary) a traffic citation where I was erroneously identified as the party at fault in a crash. Romas thoroughly reviewed the facts of my case and helped me understand my options, the process, and likely outcomes. ...
Posted by Scott | January 5, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent
I have used Mr. Mockaitis for various instances concerning legal guidance as well as real estate transactions. He is very professional, up front, and integrity based. I would hire him again based on his performance and knowledge.
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Experience
Honors
2014
Mentor of the Year, Northern Illinois University
2010
Trial Advocacy Award, Association of Government Attorneys in Captial Litigation
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Attorney, Mockaitis Law
2005 - 2014
Senior Assistant State's Attorney, Dupage County State's Attorney's Office
2003 - 2005
Law Clerk, Dupage County Public Defender's Office
Associations
2005 - Present
DuPage County Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
Education
2005
Northern Illinois University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
Northern Illinois University
MBA - Master of Business Administration
2001
Northern Illinois University
B.S.
Speaking Engagements
2011
National District Attorneys Association
Homicide Cases
2011
Association of Government Attorneys in Capital Litigation
fMRI Evidence in the Courtroom
Languages
Lithuanian
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
One year after closing, the seller's attorney found an error credit paid to buyer. Should the buyer pay back?
14 May 2015
Q&A
What does a "Motion for leave to file a petition to revoke" mean?
13 May 2015
Q&A
Child support. forged signature
08 Apr 2015