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About Amanda
Biography
I enjoy getting to know my clients and listening to their problems. I always strive to compassionately help my clients through whatever situation they are facing.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
30%
21 years
DUI and DWI
30%
21 years
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
30%
21 years
Expungement
10%
18 years
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Licensed in Illinois for 21 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2004
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Amanda Waechter's Reviews
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Posted by Christina | July 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent Lawyer
Amanda helped my son in court to have a lighter sentence. She is always available when we had questions. She would remind us with court dates and very easy to talk too. I highly recommend Amanda.
Posted by Jose | March 14, 2018
Answered All My Questions
Although I did not hire Amanda as my attorney, she answered every question I had in a very prompt and detailed manner. This alone shows that Ms. Waechter is an attorney that cares about her clients and those she consults with.
Posted by Mary | March 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
She's a great lawyer!
I had a few traffic tickets from a car accident. She was able to get two of them dismissed, and kept the third from suspending my license! I was so relieved! She's very knowledgeable about the local court and laws, and was great at explaining the whole process. She truly looks out for her client's be...
Posted by Robert | March 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Expungement
The perfect lawyer
I had been debating whether or not to try and expunge my record on my own or not. It was causing me a lot of added stress after the fact of everything I had already been through! At that point I reached out to Attorney Waechter and am so very glad that I did!! Ms. Waechter was extremely familiar with...
Posted by Eric | December 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great experience
Amanda did a great job explaining the situation and any questions I had. She kept in contact the entire way through and I was in and out of court quickly.
Amanda Waechter's Lawyer Endorsements
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Amanda is a fierce advocate who treats each client's individual needs with great skill and care."
"I have know Amanda for quite some time. She is an attorney who's opinion and expertise I hold in high regard. She is an exceptional attorney and formidable litigator. Amanda would get my top endorsement--someone I would refer family and friends too."
"I endorse this lawyer. Amanda is knowledgeable, intelligent and a great advocate for her clients. Amanda is greatly respected and liked by attorneys and judges."
"Amanda is a great, honest and hard working attorney. I highly recommend her."
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"Amanda is a hard working and dedicated attorney who truly cares about her clients. She is extraordinary diligent about getting outstanding results."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
"Amanda is an excellent lawyer. Her attention to her clients and the details of their cases is staggering."
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Experience
Honors
2018
National Trial Lawyers - Top 100, The National Trial Lawyers
2004
Summa Cum Laude, Valparaiso University School of Law
2001
Magna Cum Laude, Miami University of Ohio
2001
Honors Program, Valparaiso University School of Law
2000
Member, Golden Key National Honor Society - Miami University
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of Amanda Waechter PC
2007 - 2016
Attorney, The Yetter Law Group
2005 - 2007
Assistant Public Defender, Dupage County Public Defender's Office
2004 - 2004
Assistant Public Defender, Will County Public Defender's Office
Associations
2018 - Present
Will County Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
DuPage County Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2017 - Present
DuPage County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
St. Mary Immaculate Parish School BoardSchool Board member
2009 - Present
Kane County Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2007 - 2011
Will County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. N.O.
Not Guilty on all counts following a bench trial
People v. M.W.
Reduced charge
People v. S.M.
Reduced charge
Education
2004
Valparaiso University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
Miami University of Ohio
BS - Bachelor of Science
Publications
2010
Wordpress
Illinois Criminal Law Blog
2010
emailwire
Clemency Process in Illinois
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Why did Illinois suspend my license for 1 year when I received a 1st time MIP in Michigan (civil infraction)?
26 Dec 2018
Q&A
Got caught going 35+ on a 60 zone. first time offense for me. clean record. 100 in a 60.?
18 Jun 2017
Q&A
Can Class 2 Burglary be Exsponged?
10 Jun 2017