Ken Wang

Ken Wang

also known as Kenneth Wang

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Naperville, IL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents ... +2 more

1717 N. Naper Blvd., Suite #200, Naperville, IL

About Ken

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 300-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 18 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2007

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Ken Wang

1717 N. Naper Blvd., Suite #200, Naperville, IL, 60563

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Ken Wang's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

38 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by April | April 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Great, professional lawyer

Mr. Ken Wang did a wonderful job representing one of my family members. He was continuously professional, helpful, kind, and thorough in his work. I highly recommend him to anyone needing legal assistance!

Posted by anonymous | June 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

The Best Lawyer EVER.

I am a college student with bright horizons. Long story short, I got myself into a little mess when I was caught underage at a bar using someone else's ID. I needed to get this expunged off my record because I am applying to graduate school, and I did not need anything holding me back. Ken answered a...ll my annoying questions, and he reassured me during my times of stress. Thanks for showing me that SOME lawyers actually care about clients and having sympathy for me. Your services were quick, affordable, and perfect. If I ever get into legal trouble again (I HOPE NOT), I will be sure to hire Ken Wang.

Posted by Tom Crowley | January 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Highly Recommend.

I hired Ken from the internet with no prior recommendation or prior experience with him. I had a misdemeanor speeding ticket. Ken was able to get this reduced to a regular speeding ticket with a medium fine. Ken is a straight shooter and clear communicator. He clearly explained the likely outco...me before the court date and what he explained is exactly what happened in court Jan 2016. Ken is responsive and his communication is excellent. I would not hesitate to use Ken again or recommend Ken to my friends and family. Thanks Ken.

Posted by Scott | January 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Things Went Great

Ken was the first lawyer I've ever had to hire in my life, and it was great that he made it so easy for me. I had an Aggravated Speeding charge, in addition to a Scott's Law charge (bad night), and I was really worried that I'd get maximum fines that I couldn't afford, possible suspended license..., or realistically, have a misdemeanor charge put on my record that would follow me around. Ken put me at ease pretty much right away on the consolation call, and then made me feel better when we had a more in-depth meeting face-to-face before the court date. Then when my time came to go to the court house (which I'd never been to before), Ken also made everything very easy for me, because that place was insane. I didn't even have to talk to the judge! Ken did pretty much all of the work without me doing anything, and that was pretty awesome. That's not to say that's how it will be with everybody, but for me personally, it felt like all I had to do was hire Ken and I knew I was in good hands. I appreciate that because I'm kind of a mush-mouth, and probably would have screwed it up if I had to defend myself. He was able to bring my two charges down to one petty speeding ticket, and the other will go away with court supervision. I still had to pay a decent amount in fines, but that's better than any of the other alternatives. Ken did great! He was very knowledgeable of everything I did right away, from the moment I called him out of nowhere for a consultation. He knew the answer to pretty much every question I had, which was nice. I would definitely recommend Ken for any traffic related offenses you might get charged with. I hope I never *have* to hire him again (I'll drive slower), but if I find myself in another jam, I'll more than likely be calling Ken. Oh yeah, also he's a really nice guy and is easy to talk to. That goes a long way, especially compared to some of the other lawyers I observed in the court house when I was there.

Posted by anonymous | March 03, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Very glad Ken represented me.

I highly recommend Ken. I was charged with a Naperville ordinance violation and wanted a lawyer because I was worried about having a criminal record, and what that would mean for future job searches. I chose Ken after talking to several local (Naperville) lawyers. In contrast to the other law...yers I talked to, Ken did not try to scare me about going to court without a lawyer, he patiently and clearly explained the legal issues and the possible outcomes of my case, and he has a very reasonable and fixed fee. My court date was a few weeks after our initial consultation, and during the entire period Ken was professional, responsive, and pleasant. We met in person and also exchanged email. His responses to my email were always quick and thorough. Ken told me exactly what I needed to do in preparation for court, where to meet, what to wear, etc. Ken was there nice and early on my day in court, and took the time to walk me through what would happen. We got the best outcome I had hoped for, which was dismissal of the case pending a fine and some community service. Having never been to court, and seeing what happened there, I was glad I'd hired Ken. I will be using Ken in future for any legal needs of my family.

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Ken Wang's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jeffrey Hall

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ken is a knowledgeable, zealous advocate that can see all sides of an issue very quickly. He is rational, communicates with respect, and is respected by judges and his fellow colleagues. I have been on opposite sides of cases with Ken and the cases were resolved reasonably, with justice being reached."

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Thomas Siegel

General practice lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked on a number of matters with Ken from time to time and I am pleased to do so every time without exception. His willingness to listen and cooperate before passing judgment in order to solve problems swiftly, fairly, and without drama is one of the reasons Ken is one of my favorite attorneys."

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Anthony Cameron

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I like to bounce my ideas off of lawyers I respect. Ken is my "go to" conferee. Smart ad quick but with a great deal of empathy. Particularly for a complex or precedent-setting case, I'd refer to him in a heartbeat. Abraham Lincoln would be proud to have Ken for a colleague in the Illinois Bar."

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Ian Holzhauer

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Ken as a fellow attorney in the DuPage community. He has an outstanding reputation and is zealous, professional, thoughtful, and very respectful of his clients. His results in court speak for themselves. I wholeheartedly endorse him as a man of character and integrity."

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Michael Hudzik

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Ken for over twenty years. He is an excellent lawyer and a zealous advocate for his clients. I would highly recommend Ken to any of my clients."

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Justin Bougher

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"Worked with Ken for almost three years. Very good attorney."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Matthew Mueller

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Kenneth Wang is an experienced and talented litigator."

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Alison Vawter

General practice lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Ken for several years and watched him ascend the ranks in our local State's Attorneys Office before he went into private practice. Ken is intense, prepared, and knows his way around a jury trial. Out of the courtroom, he's a great person to talk to and relates well to all age groups. I believe that selecting Ken as your attorney on virtually any matter would be a decision that you would feel as happy about at the end of the process as you did at the beginning. I recommend Ken Wang."

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James Hoyle

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Kenneth Wang handled over one thousand criminal cases in over 4 years at my office. He is extremely diligent and knowledgeable. He is also a very skilled trial lawyer who was very successful in front of Judges and Juries.I endorse this lawyer."

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Nigel Graham

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I had the opportunity to work both with Ken at the McDonough County State's Attorney's Office and against Ken when I became a criminal defense attorney. I have always found Ken to have the lethal combination of being both extremely knowledgeable regarding law and procedure and a very talented litigator. Ken established himself as a very successful trial attorney and will certainly continue in that success."

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Nicole Sartori

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the pleasure of working with Ken on a number of criminal matters. I respect his opinion. He is honest and hard working and always puts the client first."

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William Gullberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ken Wang is a superb lawyer. He is highly intelligent, resourceful, very articulate, and effective. HIs experience includes serving as First Assistant State's Attorney in a county where I practice He was well thought of by law enforcement and defense counsel. I would not hesitate to recommend Ken to my family, friends, and colleagues."

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Christopher Harris

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ken is an outstanding attorney who has demonstrated superior skills in the courtroom on criminal matters. His easy familiarity with Illinois law and evidentiary rules make him an effective litigator, while his composed approachable manner makes him a trusted and respected counselor."

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Anthony Cameron

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James Hoyle

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Ian Holzhauer

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Michael Hudzik

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Matthew Mueller

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Matthew Kwacala

Criminal defense lawyer

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Nigel Graham

Criminal defense lawyer

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Nicole Sartori

Criminal defense lawyer

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William Gullberg

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Alison Vawter

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Thomas Siegel

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ted Harvatin

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James LeFante

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2014

Top 40 Under 40, The American Society of Legal Advocates

2014

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2014

10 Best of 2014 Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2014

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2007

Pro Bono Certification, University of Illinois

2006

Trial Advocacy, CALI Excellence for the Future Award

2006

University of Illinois College of Law Trial Team, University of Illinois

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Managing Partner, Law Office of Ken Wang

2011 - 2013

First Assistant State's Attorney, McDonough County State's Attorney's Office

2009 - 2011

Assistant State's Attorney, McDonough County State's Attorney's Office

2006 - 2007

711 Guardian Ad Litem, Champaign County CASA

Associations

2018 - Present

Cook County Arbitration Center

Chairperson Arbiter

2014 - Present

The American Society of Legal Advocates

Member

2014 - Present

Federal Trial Bar for the Northern District of Illinois

Attorney

2014 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association

Top 40 under 40

2013 - Present

DuPage County Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Will County Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2013

McDonough County Bar Association

President

2011 - 2012

McDonough County Bar Association

Secretary-Treasurer

2009 - 2012

McDonough County Teen Court

Teen Court Judge

Sample of Legal Cases

State Farm v. K. K.

Motion for Summary Judgment granted

Client v. Advocate Health

Multi-Million dollar settlement

M.S. v. Advocate Health

3-0 victory in 7th Circuit United States Court of Appeals

Fellowes Inc. v. A.A, GCG, et. al.

Dismissal without settlement

ST, Pte.

People v. A.C.

Dismissal of all felony counts against client

Wailand v. City of Macomb and McDonough County Clerk

Mandamus denied with respect to County Clerk

Sage Information Services v. McDonough County Assessor

Motion to Dismiss granted

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Education

2007

University of Illinois College of Law

J.D.

2004

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

B.S.

Speaking Engagements

2013

ISBA Lawyers Feeding Illinois 2013 Lawyers Feeding Illinois

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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