Brett Andrew Appelman

Brett Andrew Appelman

4.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 19 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Naperville, IL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Landlord & Tenant

1560 Wall Street, Suite 304, Naperville, IL

About Brett

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

I have defended all manner of charges from simple retail theft to tax fraud to aggravated battery and rape. I have had great success in jury and bench trials.

20 years | 3,000 cases

50%
DUI and DWI 30%

As a public defender I defended over 450 DUI cases. I was succesful in negotiating reductions in charges and assisting my clients in retaining their driving priviledges.

20 years | 1,500 cases

30%
Landlord or Tenant 20%

Landlord - Tenant Disputes, Evictions and Eviction defense, Drafting lease, negotiating Leases

20 years | 300 cases

20%

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 19 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2006

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Wisconsin for 18 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2007

Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

Appelman Law LLC

1560 Wall Street, Suite 304, Naperville, IL, 60563

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Brett Andrew Appelman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by Lorena | May 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Don't use this lawyer

I was arrested for a domestic battery charge. He had no experience at all. He showed up late to our first court date. He refused to ask the judge for a motion to take off my GPS tracking device after several times that I asked him about it. I was almost arrested again because I was still wearin...g my gps tracking device after I told him it needed to be removed and his response was "they don't know what they are talking about I'm a lawyer A lawyer with no fn clue I fired him and hired a new attorney. He had the audacity to keep 95 percent of my 750.00 deposit. He charged me for the free initial consultation because he sucked and I had to spend an additional 3k on an experienced lawyer. He is an idiot. Do not hire him.

Posted by Steve | February 5, 2015

Right there when I needed him

Brett and his firm has helped me in a few situations. Specifically, they were able to help me at the last minute when I needed someone to go with my wife to a hastily-scheduled deposition. Brett is very helpful, and has offered a lot of insight to help me in my personal and professional life. I'...m glad to have Brett on my side.

Posted by Zakery | February 5, 2015

Appelman's Team Are Very Professional and Reliable

I had a Misdemeanor Speeding Ticket. I was very scared of the possibility of jail time or a significant fine. The attorneys at Appelman's law firm were able to help me out tremendously. We ended up having to go to court a few times to take care of the ordeal (my fault) and the team at Appelman Law... Firm was flexible. Thank you!

Posted by anonymous | February 24, 2012

Happy Client

I found that I had a warrant (due to a non appear civil judgement that I was not aware of, my fault) . Brett within days found the reason, took my documentation filed a motion to quash. Originally there was an appearance date set for me, after the filing to quash, all is good, no appearance necessar...y.

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Brett Andrew Appelman's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Stevens

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brett is an excellent attorney. I often call Brett for advice on legal issues I am having. He always has great insight. His firm gets great results for his clients."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Timothy Lloyd

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"Brett worked with me in the Kane County Public Defender's Office before he left and ultimately began his own firm. He will fight for you."

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Howard Roitman

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Flores

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Attorney Appelman for quite some time now. He is a tireless advocate for each and every client. I endorse this attorney."

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Cathryn Wallace

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"After working closely with Mr. Appleman for nearly a year I endorse this lawyer's work because of his attention to detail and interest in the finer points of trial practice. Brett is fair-minded and efficient, and a zealous advocate in the courtroom."

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Founder / Attorney, Appelman Law LLC

2011 - 2017

Principal / Attorney at Law, Appelman & Associates LLC

2007 - 2011

Founder / Criminal Trial Lawyer, Appelman Criminal Defense LLC

2006 - 2007

Assistant Public defender, Kane County Public Defender's Office

Associations

2007 - Present

DuPage County Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Kane County Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Education

2005

University of Wisconsin Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

John Jay College

MA - Masters

1995

University of Michigan

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

South TEAM

Driver's License Suspensions and Revocations

Publications

2024

Appelman Law LLC Client Testimonials

2024

Appelman Law LLC Case Results

2024

Appelman Law LLC Blog

Languages

English

Activity

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