Cheryl R. Whitley
About Cheryl
Biography
Recipient of AVVO’s “2019 CLIENT’S CHOICE AWARD”
Attorney Cheryl R. Whitley has over ten years of law enforcement experience. She has served as a police officer; special operations officer; police detective and narcotics investigator. This professional experience from “the other side” has given her a thorough understanding of how crimes are prosecuted and gives her THE EDGE in aggressively defending your case.
The Scales of Justice is not always balanced and Cheryl has witnessed many forms of injustice in a system supposedly designed to protect the innocent. Martin Luther King, Jr. said “Injustice Anywhere is a threat to Justice Everywhere.” Witnessing injustice first hand struck a burning desire within Cheryl to obtain her law degree so that she might be that voice to fight for the rights of the oppressed.
Cheryl’s unwavering desire to fight for justice led her to the infamous Johnnie Cochran Law Firm where she did her internship. Upon graduation Cheryl was hired by the Cochran Firm-St. Louis as a Law Clerk. For almost three years Cheryl offered her expertise in proper police procedure and in civil rights cases. During that period Cheryl made many successful arguments in civil rights cases on behalf of the clients.
Attorney Cheryl R. Whitley is “NOW ON YOUR SIDE” ready to vigorously defend your case.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
14 years
14 years
14 years
14 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Illinois for 14 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Cheryl R. Whitley, LLC
27 East Main Street, Belleville, IL, 62220
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Cheryl R. Whitley's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
22 Client Reviews
Showing 6 - 10 of 12 reviews | Advocacy
Posted by Jean | March 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This Lawyer Fought for My Nephew
Attorney Cheryl Whitley was hired by my family to represent my nephew in a very serious case. This Attorney fought hard for my nephew, and she did not just accept the deal the State offered. She pointed out inconsistencies in stories, she had investigators that ultimately revealed what the truth was....
Posted by Richard | March 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney
She really do cares about your freedom
Cheryl R. Whitley is a great lawyer and I have nothing but great things to say about a woman that cares and fought hard to keep me.. Looking at all types of charges I walk away a free man. If you want someone to fight for you and your freedom she is a straight shooter.. Always answer or return calls...
Posted by Tiffiney | February 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Great job
Will fight for you. After I hired her she didn't just make me accept any offer she fought
Posted by anonymous | June 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Excellent
My lawyer represented my son in a very serious criminal case. I didn’t know her but she came highly recommended. She was professional, timely and knowledgeable of what she was doing. I was even allowed to make monthly payments. The outcome was acceptable and I appreciated her very much.
Posted by anonymous | January 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Excellent service
Ms. Whitley handled a traffic ticket for me. I was very pleased with her service. She was fast, efficient, and professional. She kept me from missing a day's work by appearing in court to represent me. Her communication throughout the process was superb and she really made me feel like she cared abou...
Cheryl R. Whitley's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Cheryl has valuable law enforcement experience that adds to her assets as a criminal defense lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Listed, American Lawyer Awards
2019
Client's Choice, Avvo
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Founder, CEO, The Law Office of Cheryl Whitley
2005 - 2010
Law Clerk, The Cochran Law Firm
Associations
2015 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
The State's case was dismissed with prejudice and the judge ordered the vehicle to be returned to its owner.
Education
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2018
“Just Because It’s A Stretch For You Does Not Mean That It Is Not Yours!”
Languages
English
Activity
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