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Brunell Latrice Donald

5.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 24 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime

77 W. Washington, Suite 1507, Chicago, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 24 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2001

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Brunell L. Donald-Kyei

77 W. Washington, Suite 1507, Chicago, IL, 60622

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Brunell Latrice Donald's Reviews

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10 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 12, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

NOT GULTY VERDICT

Ms Brunell Kyei is an exceptional attorney. Her presence in the courtroom, strong demeanor, and command of the law were evident from the start. She is a true advocate for justice. I was facing a Class X felony carrying 6–25 years. She handled the trial with incredible precision and confidence. Wi...thin just a few hours she secured a directed finding of Not Guilty — it wasn’t even close. She methodically exposed every inconsistency and lie and dismantled the case piece by piece. Her preparation, attention to detail, and ability to think quickly in court were remarkable. Watching her work was impressive. If you want to go to trail she is the attorney you want on your side to get you the NOT GUILTY Highly recommend.

Posted by Sabrina r | October 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law

PROVERBS 31 WOMAN

What an amazing attorney Brunell l. Donald is words can’t express how grateful I am for her she have been helping me and my family for years and she always get the job done and do exactly what she say she’s going to do she got my fiancé off from an gun charge they was going to give his jail time but ...she got him probation and no jail time she also got my daughter off from an old warrant they was trying to give her jail time also but she got the case dismissed I would recommend her to anybody who is stuck between a rock and a hard place anytime

Posted by anonymous | July 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

My savior

I was referred to this lawyer by another cooperate lawyer that told me he would use this lawyer if he was in trouble himself so I googled her and watched some of her videos online and you already know what I was thinking about if I could afford her. I was offered a 6 years federal prison time by the ...federal prosecutor until I contacted this woman which is why I'm on probation now. Very grateful and thank you again Ms Brunell.

Posted by Barbara | February 13, 2015 | Civil Rights

An incredible Attorney

Just last year, a Chicago police officer shot and killed my 86 year old uncle and also shot my 91 year old Aunt then went ahead to file false charges on my 91 year old Aunt. My family hired Mrs. Brunell and i was wondering why they didn't hire any of the shot callers owning huge law firms downtown Ch...icago and a cousin told me that she's a big name as well but its just that she's very nice to her clients so i said whatever! lol. Anyway I followed this case since April 2014 till November 2014 which i saw the fire in this lawyer burning the whole court room making four different prosecutors looking like they didn't know what the law was about. I watched her beat the case and I will say she is not just good but excellent and perfect in the court room. She is now fighting for my surviving 92 year old Aunt in the federal building to win her law suit. She can be very nice but do not play games with her when it comes to one's life. Thank you Mrs. Brunell you are a God sent

Posted by William | February 11, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Speechless

This woman right here is the best attorney ever in the state of illinois. She is real and a human being not this phony attorneys walking with brief cases like they are going to do something for but nothing other than trying to steal from you. This lady restored my trust in lawyers because i never be...lieved them after some problems i encountered in the past. She won my case like it was nothing which prevented me from going to prison when some other lawyer i first retained was trying to get me plead for prison time. I received an excellent service and she treated me like a human being. I will advise anyone with any serious issue to kindly contact this lawyer just to witness for themselves other than believing in me and I bet you will be here writing a more powerful review than mine. Thank you Ms. Brunell and I really appreciate you.

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Maria Barlow

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Attorney Brunell is awesome. Her and I were opposing counsels on a case. She is very respectful and a wonderful advocate for her clients. It was a pleasure working with her."

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John Richardson

Federal crime lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Brunell, is one of the most amazing lawyers I have ever seen in trial. I have no doubt that she will become legendary. Grab here now before she leaves the stratosphere. She really really cares for her clients. She is the most amazing female trial attorney I have ever seen in a courtroom by far!"

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Attorney General, The Law Office of Brunell Donald

Education

2001

John Marshall Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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