Jessica J. Koester

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Jessica J. Koester

4.1
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 23 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Edwardsville, IL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Juvenile

100 North Main St, 2nd Floor, Suite 1, Edwardsville, IL

Virtual Consultation Available

About Jessica

Biography

Fighting For The Best Possible Outcome In Your Case. Free Consultation.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 75%

75%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 15%

15%
Juvenile Law 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Silver Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 23 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2002

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Missouri for 17 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 2009

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC

100 North Main St, 2nd Floor, Suite 1, Edwardsville, IL, 62025

koester-law.com/Attorney/Jessica-J-Koester.shtml

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Jessica J. Koester's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.1 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by John | July 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

THE BEST ATTORNEY EVER!

Ms. Koester accepted a very difficult DUI case for me, where, because of the circumstances of the case, a serious conviction was almost certain. However, Ms. Koester strategically and methodically managed to have the charge and penalties reduced. After research and a personal interview, I hired Ms. K...oester fully confident that she was the best counsel that money could buy in all of Illinois; however, the resolution that she managed and successfully negotiated was unbelievable. Ms. Koester is professional, cordial, communicative, unassuming, easy to work with - and brilliant! I will forever be indebted to her for her hard work and excellent representation.

Posted by Sophia | June 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Great Attorney

Jessica made sure all my issues were taken care of, I would recommend her to anyone, she is a great attorney and person.

Posted by marcus | June 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Criminal Lawyer in Madison County

Jessica Koester is an amazon lawyer. She has fought 6 cases for me 3 in state court and 1 case with 3 charges in federal court with all 6 cases she managed to keep me out of jail. Here is February 2018 she went to court again for me to ask the judge to lower my felonies to misdemeanor while I am curr...ently on federal probation to go to school and work which is un heard of while currently on probation and it was granted. She has help a hand full of my friends and family which all love her she is devoted to helping her clients stay free. she is very knowledgeable in criminal law. She will fight for you with all she has to keep you free. If every I'm in trouble I call her I wouldn't trust another lawyer with my freedom the way I trust her I know she has my best interest at heart. If anyone is looking for a experienced and knowledgeable lawyer to fight for them don't hesitate to call Jessica she will FIGHT for you like no other and returns all calls in timely manner.

Posted by anonymous | May 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great Communication

My case is not over yet, but Jessica has been great at relaxing my nerves over the last several months. She has had a completely open line of communication and answered any questions and concerns I may have honestly. I hope I never have to ask for assistance again, but if I do ...It will be from he...r.

Posted by Thomas | May 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Lawyer

Very professional... Highly recommend Jessica’s services.. She helped me out and made a ticket of mine go away... Try her law office out......

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Jessica J. Koester's Lawyer Endorsements

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Patrick Sullivan

Criminal defense lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jessica Koester embodies the highest standards one could expect from a legal professional."

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Jeffrey Bash

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred many cases to Ms. Koester for handling. She is extremely professional, knows the attorneys and judges, is highly respected and gets the job done both effectively and efficiently. She is an asset to the profession."

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Javad Khazaeli

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jessica is my go to for referrals for criminal defense in Madison County. I have know her for more than two decades. Highly recommend."

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Best Criminal Defense Lawyers In St. Louis, Expertise

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Top 10 Under 40, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2015

Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The Natiional Trial Lawyers

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2014

10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2014

Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2013

Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2012

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Owner, The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC

2002 - 2010

Associate, Lucco, Brown and Mudge

Associations

2012 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association, Committee on Corrections and Sentencing

Member

Madison County Bar Association

Member

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Illinois Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Member

Education

2002

University of Notre Dame

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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