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Melissa I. Smejkal
About Melissa
Biography
Attorney Mellisa Smejkal is a leading criminal defense lawyer based in Chicago. She has been practicing law since 1998 and opened her current law firm in 2005. The firm largely serves clients in Cook County and the surrounding areas. Its specialty areas include DUI cases, traffic offenses and a nig range of criminal offenses (assault and battery, homicides, prostitution, sexual assault, murder, gun charges and theft among others). Attorney Melissa Smejkal is also good in getting her clients’ criminal history expunged.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
75%
27 years | 1,000 cases
DUI and DWI
10%
27 years | 500 cases
Domestic Violence
5%
27 years | 400 cases
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
5%
27 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Illinois for 27 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Melissa Smejkal
1328 W 18th Street, Chicago, IL, 60608-3148
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Melissa I. Smejkal's Reviews
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Posted by Shereen Libra | September 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Expungement
Two Felony Expungements GRANTED!
I have nothing but good things to say about Melissa from the start to the beginning. She’s very comforting. I was nervous about expunging two felonies, but the process went so smooth and she was the first attorney to check in, although they messed up and started taking cases who checked in last, that...
Posted by Adam | August 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent attorney
Melissa represented me on a complex case, achieving my desired outcome with minimum stress. I would recommend her to anyone looking for an effective and compassionate attorney.
Posted by Melvin | July 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
DUI reinstatement
Very nice lady. Led me through the process step by step . Texted me back immediately. I got my license back all thanks to her .
Posted by Demi | January 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Excellent Attorney
Attorney Melissa Smejkal is an outstanding attorney and an excellent listener. From the moment we started working with her, she took the time to truly understand our situation, patiently listening to all our concerns and answering every question. Her attentiveness and clear communication made us ...
Posted by Thomas | December 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law
Amazing Attorney
Melissa Smejkal advised me on a case pertaining to legal firearm no ccl. Not only was she very knowledgeable and thorough thru this entire process. She also takes into account that we are not lawyers and understands we have questions. We'll Melissa will always take in account any question you have an...
Melissa I. Smejkal's Lawyer Endorsements
"I highly endorse Mrs. Smejkal. Very knowledgeable and caring attorney who produces great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact her first."
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"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
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"I endorse Melissa Smejkal for her skills and experience in defending DUI/DWI cases."
"I endorse this lawyer. Her responses to questions are spot on."
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"I am a fellow criminal defense attorney and I have known and seen Ms. Smejkal in various courthouses since the late 1990s. She is a very aggressive defense attorney, and fights hard for her clients to get the best possible outcome. She is very knowledgeable about the law and has top-notch trial skills. I strongly endorse this attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Melissa is an experienced Criminal Defense Attorney who truly cares about her clients. She has handled every type of criminal matter there is. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs a Criminal Defense Attorney"
"I endorse this lawyer. We have had the pleasure of working together on several criminal defense matters and I am always impressed by the high degree of professionalism, knowledge care with which handles clients' matters are handled."
"Melissa fights for the best possible outcome for her clients. She treats them with dignity and respect, and is very knowledgeable about criminal defense."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Best Criminal Defense Attorneys in Chicago, Expertise
Work Experience
1998 - 2005
Public Defender, Cook County Public Defender's Office
Associations
2011 - Present
Cook County Bar AssociationIn Court Bar Member
2005 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationIn Court Bar Member
2005 - Present
Northwest Suburban Bar AssociationIn Court Bar Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Not guilty all charges
Not guilty
Education
1998
Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
Loyola University Chicago
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Career Day
Attorney
Publications
N/A
Cook County Not Guilty
Weeds
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Should I plead guilty and pay? Speeding ticket....22 mph over.
06 Sep 2023
Q&A
How can I resolve?
22 Aug 2023
Q&A
Looking for lawyer to defend my daughter from stealing case
24 Apr 2023