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Brendan Damien Bukalski
also known as Brendan Bukalski, Brendan D. Bukalski
About Brendan
Biography
I turn major roadblocks into minor speed bumps by providing aggressive representation with great results. This helps you move on with your life by being able to put your case behind you. I do this by providing:
• The right focus: I begin every case by focusing on what it will take to win, and then backing it up with action. I am concerned with more than just the pending case, and pride myself on thinking about where your life will be years from now.
• The right experience: With more than 10 years of experience, I have tried numerous cases to judges and juries alike, and have avoided countless years in prison/jail for my clients. Once a case has ended, I have cleared up people's criminal histories, and gotten people back on the road. My success speaks for itself, and
• The right knowledge: being licensed in more than one state, in federal court, and before the U.S. Supreme Court means I have the education, the background, and the familiarity with the law that you need. I put that knowledge to work for my clients, and use it to my clients' advantage.
• The right information: You will always be kept up-to-date, and always fully understand everything about your case. Although the law is complex, speaking with me is not, and you will no longer be confused with or about anything.
• Flexibility on time and cost: I pride myself on being competitive both in and out of the courtroom. That means being available after hours for my clients and being competitive on cost. I always seek to accommodate my clients' schedules, always make hiring me easy, and always work with people to make hiring me possible.
• Being available: feel free to give me a call directly at, by e-mailing me at , or by contacting me through Twitter or Facebook.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
55%
20 years
Administrative Law
20%
20 years
DUI and DWI
15%
20 years
Expungement
10%
20 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Illinois for 19 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Licensed in Missouri for 18 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Johnson Law Group
115 W. Front Street, Bloomington, IL, 61701
Johnson Law Group
236 North Water Street, Suite 330, Decatur, IL, 62523
Johnson Law Group
456 Fulton Street #140, Peoria, IL, 61602
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1100 S. 5th Street, Springfield, IL, 62703
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Brendan Damien Bukalski's Reviews
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Posted by Dwight | December 09, 2018
Very thorough and professional!
I came to Mr. Bukalski with a very stressful and sensitive legal problem. He quickly put my mind at ease and explained all the appropriate options. I was impressed by his expansive legal knowledge and compassion for the sensitive nature of my situation. He was very thorough answering my questions, ...
Posted by Sharon | November 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney
REALLY GREAT ATTORNEY
My son was in need of a competent attorney to handle his driver's license reinstatement and he found that in Brendan. He is very knowledgeable and skilled in navigating the maze of pathways necessary for reinstatement and he completed it in a timely manner. I am impressed and very satisfied with the...
Brendan Bukalski
Replied last November 02, 2018Thank you, Sharon. It was a pleasure helping your son out. He's a great guy, and I'm happy he's back on the road!
Brendan Damien Bukalski's Lawyer Endorsements
"Brendan is a fantastic individual and conscientious and aggressive criminal defense attorney. I endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer. I was up against him when he was a prosecutor. He was always fair, knowledgeable, honest. A great lawyer."
"Brendan always fights for his clients, provides excellent service for his clients, and takes the time to explain to clients what is going on with their case and answer any questions they have."
"Brendan is an extremely knowledgeable attorney who is willing to go the extra mile for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Douglas Johnson
Criminal defense lawyer
James Ringel
Criminal defense lawyer
Kevin Sanborn
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2018
Top Lawyer, Directory of Who's Who
2017
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2017
Client's Choice Award, AVVO
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2016
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Managing Partner, Johnson Law Group
2013 - 2016
General Partner, Johnson Law Group
2007 - 2013
Assistant State's Attorney, Livingston County State's Attorney's Office
2006 - 2007
Attorney, Bukalski Law Office
Associations
2021 - Present
McLean County Bar AssociationBoard of Governors Member
2021 - Present
McLean County Bar AssociationCo-Chairperson, Membership Committee
2021 - Present
McLean County Bar AssociationMember, CLE Committee
2021 - Present
McLean County Bar AssociationCo-Chair, Membership Committee
2020 - Present
McLean County Bar AssociationChairperson, History Committee
2020 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationSecond Assistant Editor, Committee on Criminal Justice
2017 - Present
Champaign County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
McLean County Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Livingston County Bar AssociationMember
American Bar Association
Member
Illinois Bar Foundation
Member
2020 - 2021
American Bar Association, Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI)Contributor
2016 - 2020
McLean County Bar AssociationCo-Chairperson of the History Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
Ivancicts v. Griffith
We won on appeal: the judge had to dismiss the case
Education
N/A
Southern Illinois University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
New York University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2022
Attorney CLE MCBA
Felony Murder in Illinois Introduction
2021
Pontiac Treatment Provider
Get Back on the Road: Driver's License Reinstatement in Illinois
2021
Pontiac Guns Save Life Meeting
FOID Cards & Conceal Carry License Issues
2021
Attorney/Paralegal CLE CIPA
Demystifying Cannabis in Illinois
2021
Attorney CLE ISBA
Demystifying Cannabis in Illinois: What You Need to Know to Advise Your Clients and Potential Clients
2021
Attorney CLE ECIWAA
Demystifying Cannabis in Illinois
2020
Pontiac Treatment Provider
Get Back on the Road: Driver's License Reinstatement in Illinois
2020
Pontiac Guns Save Life Meeting
FOID Cards & Conceal Carry License Issues
2020
Bloomington Treatment Provider (3 times)
Pontiac Treatment Provider (4 times)
2020
Attorney CLE MCBA
Demystifying Cannabis in Illinois: What You Need to Know to Advise Your Clients and Potential Clients
2020
Attorney CLE
Emergency Rules & COVID-19: What Every Attorney Needs to Know to Manage Their Firm & Advise Their Clients
2019
Pontiac Treatment Provider (4 times)
Get Back on the Road: Driver's License Reinstatement in Illinois
2019
Peoria Treatment Provider (4 times)
Get Back on the Road: Driver's License Reinstatement in Illinois
2019
Pekin Treatment Provider
Get Back on the Road: Driver's License Reinstatement in Illinois
2019
Bloomington Treatment Provider (3 times)
Get Back on the Road: Driver's License Reinstatement in Illinois
2018
Pontiac Treatment Provider (4 times)
Driver's License Reinstatement in Illinois
2018
Peoria Treatment Provider (8 times)
Driver's License Reinstatement in Illinois
2018
Pekin Treatment Provider (2 times)
Driver's License Reinstatement in Illinois
2018
Bloomington Treatment Provider (4 times)
Driver's License Reinstatement in Illinois
2017
Pontiac Treatment Provider (3 times)
Driver's License Reinstatement in Illinois
2017
Peoria Treatment Provider (10 times)
Driver's License Reinstatement in Illinois
2017
Pekin Treatment Provider (7 times)
Driver's License Reinstatement in Illinois
2017
Bloomington Treatment Provider (11 times)
Driver's License Reinstatement in Illinois
2016
Pontiac Treatment Provider (4 times)
Driver's License Reinstatement in Illinois
2016
Peoria Treatment Provider (9 times)
Driver's License Reinstatement in Illinois
2016
Pekin Treatment Provider (6 times)
Driver's License Reinstatement in Illinois
2016
McLean County Bar Association CLE
Driver's License Reinstatement in Illinois
2016
Bloomington Treatment Providers (15 times)
Driver's License Reinstatement in Illinois
2015
Pontiac Treatment Provider (3 times)
Driver's License Reinstatement in Illinois
2015
Pontiac Guns Save Life Meeting
FOID Cards & Conceal Carry License Issues
2015
Peoria Treatment Provider (2 times)
Driver's License Reinstatement in Illinois
2015
Peoria Guns Save Life Meeting
FOID Cards & Conceal Carry License Issues
2015
Pekin Treatment Provider (3 times)
Driver's License Reinstatement in Illinois
2015
Charleston Guns Save Life Meeting
FOID Cards & Conceal Carry License Issues
2015
Champaign Guns Save Life Meeting
FOID Cards & Conceal Carry License Issues
2015
Bloomington Treatment Provider (7 times)
Driver's License Reinstatement in Illinois
2013
Bloomington Treatment Provider (1 time)
Driver's License Reinstatement in Illinois
Publications
2022
Illinois State Bar Association (Criminal Justice Section Newsletter)
Motion to Resentence by the People: What it is, the Impact, & How it Affects Criminal Sentences in Illinois
2021
Johnson Law Group Blog
Various Topics
2020
Johnson Law Group Blog
Various Topics
2020
Illinois State Bar Association (Criminal Justice Section Newsletter)
Demystifying Cannabis in Illinois for Individuals: What You Need to Know to Advise Your Clients & Potential Clients
2019
The Intelligencer
Ask the Lawyer (weekly column)
2019
Johnson Law Group Blog
Various Topics
2019
The Intelligencer
Ask the Lawyer (weekly column)
2018
Johnson Law Group Blog
Various Topics
2018
The Intelligencer
Ask the Lawyer (weekly column)
2017
Johnson Law Group Blog
Various Topics
2017
The Intelligencer
Ask the Lawyer (weekly column)
2016
Johnson Law Group Blog
Various Topics
2016
Illinois periodical
Ask the Lawyer (weekly column)
2015
Johnson Law Group Blog
Various Topics
2015
Illinois periodical
Ask the Lawyer (weekly column)
2014
Johnson Law Group Blog
Various Topics
2014
Illinois periodical
Ask the Lawyer (weekly column)
2013
Illinois periodical
Ask the Lawyer (weekly column)
2012
Illinois periodical
Ask the Lawyer (weekly column)
2011
Illinois periodical
Ask the Lawyer (weekly column)
2010
Illinois periodical
Ask the Lawyer (weekly column)
2009
Illinois periodical
Ask the Lawyer (weekly column)
2008
Illinois periodical
Ask the Lawyer (weekly column)
2007
Illinois periodical
Ask the Lawyer (weekly column)
2004
Illinois State Bar Association
Are mediation and neutral evaluation effective in civil cases?
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Will my DUI Supervision from 6 years ago show up on my criminal background check whenever my fingerprints are taken?
08 Feb 2019
Q&A
Can I get a 1 year conditional discharge expunged or sealed?
30 Aug 2018
Q&A
Shoplifting at Kohl’s no police involved ?
30 Aug 2018