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
23 years, 1,000 cases
23 years, 500 cases
23 years, 400 cases
23 years, 1,000 cases
23 years, 500 cases
Languages spoken
English
Law Office of Melissa Smejkal
1328 W 18th Street
Chicago, IL, 60608-3148
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 1998 | 03/13/2022 |
Legal answers | 3584 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Best Criminal Defense Attorneys in Chicago | Expertise | 2018 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Public Defender | Cook County Public Defender's Office | 1998 - 2005 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Cook County Bar Association | In Court Bar Member | 2011 - Present |
Chicago Bar Association | In Court Bar Member | 2005 - Present |
Northwest Suburban Bar Association | In Court Bar Member | 2005 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Cook County Not Guilty | Weeds | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology | JD - Juris Doctor | 1998 |
Loyola University Chicago | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1995 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Career Day | Attorney | 2015 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Not guilty all charges | Not guilty |
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Mark Clay, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 10, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Robert Deters, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 20, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Melissa is an outstanding attorney and one who you will get along with smashingly. I find her to be very responsive to her clients' needs and someone who will go out of her way to deliver quality service. I very much endorse Melissa!
Mark Clay, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 10, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Robert Deters, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 20, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Melissa is an outstanding attorney and one who you will get along with smashingly. I find her to be very responsive to her clients' needs and someone who will go out of her way to deliver quality service. I very much endorse Melissa!
Howard Lewis, Domestic violence Attorney on Jun 21, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Attorney smejkal is a wonderful attorney whom I highly recommend.
David Dastrup, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 9, 2015
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
John Elbert, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 9, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.Melissa is an excellent attorney who exhibits all the attributes of a fine advocate and is truly dedicated to his clients and the profession.
John Richardson, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 19, 2014
Relationship: Other
Melissa's legal advice is professional and well-reasoned.
Michael LeMond, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 26, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. She answers questions on avvo with a clear understanding of the law. He is an asset to the legal community.
John O'Brien, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 2, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Janaan Hashim, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 21, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Atty. Smejkal is an intelligent and highly respected attorney in her field and dedicated to her clients. I endorse her.
Hovanes Margarian, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 9, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Gina Famularo, Domestic violence Attorney on Jun 11, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
John Phillips, Unknown Attorney on Jun 9, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ms. Smejkal is one of the most giving lawyers in Avvo history. Her record of providing help to people is beyond elite. It's rare that lawyers spend so much valuable time helping the community, for free. Kudos. I endorse this lawyer.
Daryl Thompson, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 19, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Melissa Smejkal for her skills and experience in defending DUI/DWI cases.
Aaron Harper, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 4, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Her responses to questions are spot on.
Taylor House, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 31, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Harold Wallin, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 30, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Louis Meyer, Unknown Attorney on Aug 30, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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
Mitchell Sexner, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 29, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
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.
Richard Dvorak, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 25, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Melissa fights for the best possible outcome for her clients. She treats them with dignity and respect, and is very knowledgeable about criminal defense.
Michael Palumbo, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 4, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
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