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.
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27 East Main Street, Belleville, IL, 62220
22 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | Recommendation
Posted by Terance | August 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Terrible
Waste of money! She works with the courts in Illinois. Charged with DUI without a BAC or blood sample. Explain how? She did nothing couldn’t contact to her, don’t answer phone calls or emails. Matter fact I did better representing myself. I wouldn’t not hire her for DUI charges or for nothing at that...
Posted by Wilbert | August 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Finally Free
Definitely The Best Lawyer I’ve ever Hired. Not only did Cheryl turn around a case where I was facing the rest of my days behind bars, but out of the kindness of her heart, filed the motion to get my probation discharged early. So after only 2 years of probation I’m A Free Man!!! All Thanks To The Ef...
Posted by Reggie | December 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
No good
I hired Cheryl Whitley back in 2017. I had 6 counts of aggravated battery with a firearm and was facing up to 30 years in prison at 85%. I was in jail for 6 months and she only came to see me 3 times! She kept telling me if we went to trial I would be found guilty and given the max. My last court dat...
Posted by Jean | March 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
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 | Criminal Defense
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...
"Cheryl is a knowledgeable and highly-respected member of the legal community. I endorse this lawyer."
"Cheryl has valuable law enforcement experience that adds to her assets as a criminal defense lawyer."
"I highly recommend Ms. Whitley for anyone in need of an experienced, dedicated criminal defense attorney."
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Listed, American Lawyer Awards
2019
Client's Choice, Avvo
2011 - Present
Founder, CEO, The Law Office of Cheryl Whitley
2005 - 2010
Law Clerk, The Cochran Law Firm
2015 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
The State's case was dismissed with prejudice and the judge ordered the vehicle to be returned to its owner.
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
BS - Bachelor of Science
2018
“Just Because It’s A Stretch For You Does Not Mean That It Is Not Yours!”
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