For Your Defense: criminal defense, DUI, criminal felony, criminal misdemeanor, traffic, expungement of criminal records.For Your Defense: all Illinois State Court criminal cases, felony, misdemeanorFor Your Defense: all DUI, felony or misdemeanorFor Your Defense: all traffic court representation.For Your Defense: Clear up/expunge or seal past criminal records.
Trial experience for your case: I'm a former prosecutor, former public defender, and former state court judge. Over 45 years legal experience. I've handled thousands of cases litigating over 150 jury trials to a verdict.
Practice areas
Complete criminal defense-felony, misdemeanor, DUI, and traffic in the State of Illinois
46 years, 500 cases
Defense for all felony and misdemeanor DUI
46 years, 100 cases
Expungement and sealing of arrest and conviction records
9 years, 100 cases
Defense for traffic tickets including driving while license revoked/suspended
46 years, 100 cases
Languages spoken
English
Michael E Brandt
125 SW Jefferson Ave Ste 221
Peoria, IL, 61602-1225
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 1976 | 03/13/2022 |
| Legal answers | 8 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
|---|---|---|
| John C. McAndrews Pro Bono Service Award | Illinois State Bar Association | 2018 |
| Volunteer Lawyer of the Year | Peoria County Bar Association | 2016 |
| Exceptional service as a member of the judiciary | Peoria County Bar Association | 2015 |
| Public Servant Award | Peoria County Bar Association | 2013 |
| John C Shonkwiler for service as a chief circuit judge | Admin Office Illinois Courts | 2013 |
| Benjamin K Miller Recognition | Illinois Family Violence Coordinating Council | 2013 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney | Michael E Brandt, Attorney-at-Law | 2015 - Present |
| Adjunct Professor | Bradley University | 2014 - 2019 |
| Adjunct Professor | Illinois Central College | 1997 - 2011 |
| Judge | State of Illinois, 10th Judicial Circuit | 1993 - 2014 |
| Assistant Public Defender | Peoria County Public Defenders Office | 1982 - 1993 |
| Attorney | Michael E Brandt, Attorney-at-Law | 1982 - 1993 |
| Prosecuting Attorney | Peoria County State's Attorney Office | 1977 - 1982 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tazewell County Bar Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
| Illinois Judges Association | Member | 1993 - Present |
| Illinois State Bar Association | Member | 1982 - Present |
| Peoria County Bar Association | Member | 1978 - Present |
| American Bar Association | Member | 1976 - Present |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education | Jury Selection in Criminal Cases | 2008 |
| Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education | Chapter 13 How to Handle a Vote Canvass | 1978 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois, Chicago | JD - Juris Doctor | 1976 |
| University of Illinois, Chicago | B.A. | 1972 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Presentation to Judges of France | Recovery Courts | 2014 |
| General Practice Update | Effective Legal Writing for the General Practiitioner | 2010 |
| Capital Litigation | Capital Litigation Trust Fund | 2008 |
| Juvenile Law Update | Extended Jurisdiction Juvenile & Records Disclosure | 2000 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| PEOPLE v. Lambert | Conviction reversed |
| People v Stalions | Conviction reversed and new trial ordered |
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