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Brendan William Caver

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  • Rockford, IL
  • Licensed for 16 years
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About Brendan

Get results with the attorney who handles your case personally. A northern Illinois native, Brendan has tried cases and litigated matters in state and federal courts throughout northern Illinois for over 12 years. Focusing on all criminal defense and juvenile/DCFS matters, Brendan represents clients in Rockford, Belvidere, Freeport, Oregon, Woodstock, Galena, and Mt. Carroll.

Practice areas

Federal crimeCriminal defenseJuvenile lawDUI and DWI
  1. DUI and DWI: 30%

    Brendan wants a dismissal and to avoid a conviction for DUI in every case. DUI is a common offense, but it is important to act quickly to preserve your driving privileges. Call or text Brendan to discuss your case.

    16 years

  2. Juvenile law: 30%

    Brendan represents clients in all juvenile court and DCFS matters including alleged abuse/neglect, delinquency and expungement appeal hearings for indicated findings. Call or text Brendan to discuss your case.

    16 years

  3. Criminal defense: 25%

    If you are being investigated or have been charged with a felony or a misdemeanor offense, get advice soon. Benefit from Brendan's 13 years of experience litigating in state and federal courts across northern Illinois. Call or text today.

    16 years

  4. Federal crime: 15%

    Brendan has litigated and tried cases in federal court in northern Illinois for 13 years. While the principles in federal court are similar to those in Illinois, procedure can be complex. Call or text Brendan to discuss your case.

    16 years

Languages spoken

English, French

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Contact

Law Office of Brendan W. Caver, Ltd.

308 West State Street #321
Rockford, IL, 61101

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
WIResigned201305/22/2021
NYResigned 201105/25/2021
ILActive And Authorized To Practice Law200506/05/2021
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2016
First Place BriefNational Health Law Moot Court Competition2003
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
PrincipalLaw Office of Brendan W. Caver, Ltd.2011 - Present
Assistant State's AttorneyWinnebago County State's Attorney's Office2007 - 2011
AssociateFaulkner and Jensen, LLC2006 - 2007
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Illinois Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember2014 - Present
Federal Criminal Justice Act PanelMember2012 - Present
Winnebago County Bar AssociationSecretary2009 - 2010
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Loyola University Chicago School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2005
Miami UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts2002
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Rockford Public SchoolsJuvenile Delinquency and Criminal Defense2011
Winnebago County Bar AssociationJuvenile Delinquency2010
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
State of Illinois v. RSThe case was dismissed. This driver did not face any jail time or fines as a result of this arrest.
In re MMThe case was dismissed and MM returned to her mother’s care. MM and her mother did not have to spend any additional time apart from one another.
Investigation of AGAs a result of effective, proactive representation, the suspect was never charged with a crime.
United States v. KB2 days in custody
State of Illinois v. MWAs a result, MW was found NOT GUILTY of DUI, suffered no revocation of her driving privileges, her driving privileges remained valid and she was not ordered to take alcohol classes
In re SBThe case was dismissed and SB returned to her parents’ care. SB and her parents did not have to spend any additional time apart from one another.

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Case Dismissed!!!!!!

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Brendan Caver review If you are looking at these reviews to help, select an attorney for your case. You are in the correct place as I was two years ago. Brendan Caver of “Law Office of Brendan W. Caver, LTD. was my choice. Mr. Caver’s presence and commitment to proving my innocence resulted in my case being “Dismissed by the court.” Brendan Caver was always willing to work with me on any of my ideas to help prove my innocence. Brendan Caver helped guide me through all the court appearances and worked with me on my request to use an outside source. Brendan was ready to fight in the court room for my improper arrest. I believe the court realized that Brendan Caver was going to go to the mat at trial for me and “Dismissed” the case. Brendan Caver reputation precedes him I believe in his staunch and fair representation of his clients. It is reviews like this one that helped convince me to enlist the services of Brendan Caver for my defense. I hope those of you that read this review are of the same thought.
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Thank you to a great lawyer!

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I would just like to thank Brendan for all the hard work and long hours he put in for us. Brendan is very good at what he does! He knows the laws and how the court system runs! He was always pleasant and made us feel comfortable in all the uncomfortable things that were talked about. He treated us like real people and not just some terrible person off the street. He gave us very smart and knowledgeable advise that definitely worked for our best interest.. He got our charge dropped from a felony to a misdemeanor which is huge when your talking about the rest of your life! We cannot thank him enough for everything he did!!! We would definitely use him again and would highly recommend him!!
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Excellent, Professional, Best in Class Lawyer

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Mr. Caver was a great lawyer. He did an excellent job representing us and our family. He is very professional and knows what he is doing. He stayed in it to the end and was very detail oriented. He knows what's right and will fight for your justice. I highly recommend Mr. Caver for any of your legal needs.
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I am so grateful to have found Attorney Caver. He represented me better than I could have ever imagined, and put my mind and nerves to ease. He was quick to respond to my needs, which he always put first, and reached out to his contacts for my best interest. He is always available (even on weekends!) to talk to me. I have not once thought he was just collecting a check and doing as little as possible. He has helped me, as a mother, to keep it together without giving me false hope. I am completely satisfied with how my case turned out and the work of Attorney Carver; I would recommend him to anyone and know that they would not be disappointed.
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Thank You, Brendan Craver

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From the moment I first met Brendan and explained my situation he treated me with the upmost respect and courtesy. He was always on time, beyond prepared, and knew exactly what was going to happen during each court date. I always felt confident in what we were doing and one thing I really appreciated was that he made me feel like a priority. I was never rushed or left with unanswered questions. In the end I could not be more happy and pleased with the outcome of my case. All charges were dismissed. The outcome was entirely because of Brendan's attention to detail and his relationships through out the court system. He has a good heart and charges his clients fairly. Brendan Craver was worth every penny and I would absolutely recommend him to my family, friends, or anyone in need of a trustworthy attorney. Thank you, Brendan!
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Excellent Attorney

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Attorney Caver put forth a fantastic effort on my behalf in a case involving my granddaughter. He gave me excellent legal advice that proved to me he had both my and my granddaughter's best interest as his priority. He was responsive to my questions and quickly returned my calls. I would not hesitate to use him again or recommend him to anyone else.
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Grateful

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I had multiple DUI’s in 16 months. Brendan got one of them completely dismissed and also helped me avoid two separate 3 year suspensions of my liscense. He is always professional and works hard to keep me updated, and informed during the process. He is very punctual. Brendan has helped me tremendously.
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He is great!

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Brendan is great to work with. He explains everything perfectly so you can understand everything, and takes the time to answer any and all questions you may have. He will fight for you, and knows all of the ins and outs. He will put your mind at ease. Highly recommend him if you have the need.
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Would highly recommend

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Last April I needed to hire a lawyer for my son. After searching the internet and speaking to several lawyers, I decided to go with Mr. Caver. He was very knowledgeable and kept you up to date on everything and always answered all questions in a timely manner. Mr Caver gives it to you straight, he doesn’t tell you just what you want to hear. He tells you the worst outcome a long with the best outcome and guides you to what needs to be done to get the best possible outcome. He was very helpful and I’m glad we had Mr. Caved on our side! We couldn’t have gotten through this without him!
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An excellent attorney.

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I was caught up in the bureaucratic red tape of "standard procedure" with DCFS. Even though I'd done nothing wrong, they felt they had to be very, very thorough; which ended up putting me through a really rough time Brendan handled all of that. He was courteous and professional at all times, and he took time out of his personal schedule to accommodate my ridiculously long work hours. He made sure I understood every step of this process along the way. Then, on top of that, he didn't just win my case, he actually got them to drop it entirely. This guy is an excellent attorney.
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Maksim Tikhvinskiy, Juvenile law Attorney on Oct 9, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Attorney Caver is an experienced legal practitioner who will help you if you have a criminal case. Additionally, I recommend attorney Caver to everybody who is fighting his or her case in a juvenile court. He is one of the best attorneys in Rockford in juvenile law. I endorse this lawyer and can recommend his as a lawyer with a great reputation.

Adrian Murati, Juvenile law Attorney on Feb 26, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Brendan is an excellent attorney in Rockford. I highly recommend him to anyone with a juvenile case or a criminal case in federal court.

Anthony Peska, Appeals Attorney on Jan 8, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer.

Gregory Lamorena, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 11, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.

Omar Khan, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 2, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I have opposed Mr. Caver on a few matters. He is an excellent attorney.

Eric Arnquist, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 22, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I have worked with Mr. Caver for almost seven years and I can truly say that he is a fantastic attorney. Brendan is a well-rounded attorney who has significant experience with just about any type of case imaginable.

George Brown, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 13, 2016
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Brendan is an absolute professional who is well-versed in the law and familiar with all aspects of criminal justice. He is the attorney you want fighting on your side.

Igor Bozic, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 9, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.

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Michael Myzia, Juvenile law Attorney on Dec 1, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.

Travis Newton, DUI and DWI Attorney on Aug 4, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Paul Marriett, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 5, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Henry Baskerville, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 2, 2014
Relationship: Friend

I endorse this lawyer.

Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 6, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

John Kim, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 29, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Brendan Caver is a conscientious effective litigator who is a fierce advocate for his clients. I have known Brendan professionally for several years and I have always respected his dedication. I would highly recommend Brendan as an attorney.

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