ABOUT ME
Matt Keenan
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A criminal and school law attorney with over 24 years of experience, I have successfully represented clients all over the Chicago area. My practice includes DUI, felony, criminal, misdemeanor, homicide, internet crime, retail theft, traffic offenses, cyberstalking, drug crimes, weapons violations, domestic battery and juvenile crime. I also represent families involving school cases. My clients come from all over the Chicago area including Skokie, Wilmette, Niles, Northbrook, Glenview, Evanston, Winnetka, Highland park, Northfield, Park Ridge, Des Plaines and Mount Prospect. I am a member of the ACLU, Illinois State Bar Association.
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2018 10 BEST ATTORNEY SATISFACTION, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys See 10 Best Attorney Illinois/Cook.
NATIONAL TRIAL LAWYERS: TOP 100 TRIAL LAWYERS 2017
TOP 100 ILLINOIS CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER PICK
2017 Top 100 Illinois Lawyers in Criminal Defense by American Society of Legal Advocates.
2016 Top 100 Illinois Lawyers in Criminal Defense by American Society of Legal Advocates.
We wrote the chapters on DEFENSES and ARRESTS AND INVESTIGATORY STOPS.
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Illinois Jurisprudence: Criminal Law and Procedure. Vol. 1. (LexisNexis 2014).We wrote the chapters on SEARCH and SEIZURE, MOTIONS AND DISCOVERY, and EVIDENTIARY MATTERS GENERALLY.
Illinois Jurisprudence: Criminal Law and Procedure. Vol. 1. (LexisNexis 2014).CONTACT ME
Matt Keenan
Attorney at Law
9239 Gross Point #202A
Skokie, IL 60077
847-568-0160
web address: https://www.mattkeenanlaw.com/email: matt@mattkeenanlaw.com
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This blog is designed for general information only. The information presented in this blog should not be construed as formal legal advice nor the formation of a lawyer/client relationship.
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PUBLICATIONS
Keenan, Matt and di Liscia, Eleonora, Chapter 3 “Defenses,” Illinois Jurisprudence, Criminal Law and Procedure, Vol. 1, published by Lexis Nexis, (March, 2014). To order, see https://store.lexisnexis.com/categories/area-of-practice/criminal-law-procedure-161/illinois-jurisprudence-criminal-law-and-procedure-skuusSku6539
Keenan, Matt and di Liscia, Eleonora, Chapter 5 “Arrests and Investigatory Stops” Illinois Jurisprudence, Criminal Law and Procedure, Vol. 1 published by Lexis Nexis (March, 2014). To order, see https://store.lexisnexis.com/categories/area-of-practice/criminal-law-procedure-161/illinois-jurisprudence-criminal-law-and-procedure-skuusSku6539.
Keenan, Matt and di Liscia, Eleonora, Chapter 8, “Search and Seizure,” Illinois Jurisprudence, Criminal Law and Procedure, Vol. 2, published by Lexis Nexis (2014).
Keenan, Matt and di Liscia, Eleonora, Chapter 16, “Motions and Discovery” Illinois Jurisprudence, Criminal Law and Procedure, Vol. 2, published by Lexis Nexis (2014).
Keenan, Matt and di Liscia, Eleonora, Chapter 17 “Evidentiary Matters Generally,” Illinois Jurisprudence, Criminal Law and Procedure, Vol. 2, published by Lexis Nexis (2014).
Keenan, Matt and di Liscia, Eleonora “Representing Students and Parents in School Residency Challenges,” Illinois Bar Journal. Vol. 99 No. 1 p. 40 (January, 2011).
Keenan, Matt and di Liscia, Eleonora “School Discipline: Get the Help Your Child Needs,” Our Children, The PTA National Magazine, October-November 2009, Vol. 35 Number 2.
Also see: Keenan, Matt, “When Your Child Needs a Lawyer.”
Keenan, Matt and di Liscia, Eleonora, “Help Your Child Social-Network Safely and Wisely.” National PTA 2010.
INTERVIEWS:
"Quirky Chicago Judge Helps Put Accused Felons Back on Track," by Fiona Ortiz. Reuters. May 24, 2015. Quirky Chicago Judge Helps Put Accused Felons Back on Track."Where are the Radar Speed Traps?" San Diego radio KOGO 95.7 and 600, Chip Franklin Mornings. Oct. 3, 2012 7 a.m.
"Caught Speeding? There's an App for That," by Sylvia Hsieh, Oct. 1, 2012 at http://blogs.lawyers.com/2012/10/caught-speeding-theres-an-app-for-that.
"Aurora Massacre Sparks National Debate on Gun Laws," by Aaron Kase. July 26, 2012. http://blogs.lawyers.com/2012/07/aurora-massacre-spurs-national-debate-on-gun-laws/.
"Anti-Bullying Law Not Enough," Nov. 16, 2011, River Bender News.
"Damned if You Do, Damned if You Don't: Behaving at a DUI Stop," by Art Buono, lawyers.com.
"Time to Shock Schools into Deploying Difibrillators," by Art Buono. November 3, 2011, lawyers.com
PRESENTATIONS:
"Student Discipline: The Expulsion Hearing Games" as part of the Illinois State Bar Association continuing legal education program: "The Student and Parent Side of School Law Issues" on November 15, 2012.
"Wrong Place, Wrong Time." Winnetka PTO Parent Roundtable, Carleton Washburne School, Winnetka, IL.April 20, 2011 Guest Lecturer. "The Art of Direct and Cross Examination." Constitutional Law course. Wright College, Chicago, IL.
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Check out my profile on Avvo at http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/60077-il-matthew-keenan-1205064.html
and on lawyers.com at http://www.lawyers.com/Illinois/Skokie/Matthew-David-Keenan-965981-a.html
RESOURCES
BOND: WHERE AND HOW TO POST BOND
In Cook County: https://www.cookcountysheriff.org/cook-county-department-of-corrections/bonding/
In Dupage County:
http://www.dupagesheriff.org/Corrections-Jail/89/In Lake County:
https://www.lakecountyil.gov/2033/Post-Bond-for-an-InmateCOOK COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT RULES:
http://www.cookcountycourt.org/FORATTORNEYSLITIGANTS/RulesoftheCourt.aspxCOOK COUNTY ONLINE TRAFFIC SYSTEM:
https://services.cookcountyclerkofcourt.org/TrafficTickets/COURTHOUSE LOCATIONS:
In Cook County:
http://www.cookcountycourt.org/ABOUTTHECOURT/CourtLocations.aspxIn Dupage County:
http://www.dupageco.org/Courts/Facilities/2845In Lake County: http://19thcircuitcourt.state.il.us/1438/Maps-Directions
DRIVER SERVICES:
Illinois Secretary of State Driver’s Services Department:
http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com
POLICE DEPARTMENTS:
ILLINOIS STATE:
Illinois State Police: http://www.isp.state.il.usMUNICIPAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS:
Chicago: http://www.cityofchicago.org/content/city/en/depts/cpd.htmlDes Plaines: https://www.desplaines.org/government/citydept/police/default.htm
Evanston: http://www.cityofevanston.org/police
Glenview: http://www.glenview.il.us/government/Pages/Police-Department.aspx
Kenilworth: http://www.kenilworthpd.org/
Morton Grove: http://www.mortongroveil.org/government/departments/PoliceDepartment.asp
Mount Prospect: http://www.mountprospect.org/departments/police-department
Niles: https://www.vniles.com/134/Police
Park Ridge: http://www.parkridge.us/police
Skokie Village: http://www.skokie.org/PDMain.cfm
Wilmette: http://www.wilmette.com/police-department/
Winnetka: http://www.villageofwinnetka.org/departments/police/
WHAT TO EXPECT IN COURT:
http://www.mattkeenanlaw.com/your-court-appearance-what-to-expect-and-how-to-behave/ZIP CODES SERVED
MATT KEENAN serves the communities at the following zip codes: 60004, 60005, 60006, 60008, 60016, 60017, 60018, 60019, 60022, 60025, 60026, 60043, 60053, 60056, 60062, 60065, 60068, 60076, 60077, 60091, 60093, 60201, 60202, 60203, 60204, 60646, 60712, 60714
Category Archives: DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
WHAT IS AGGRAVATED DUI UNDER ILLINOIS LAW?
In Illinois, DUI is defined as driving or having actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or another drug. DUI can be upgraded to an aggravated offense, which increases the penalties, for the following reasons: … Continue reading
WHY YOU SHOULDN’T “JUST GET IT OVER WITH” WHEN YOU ARE CHARGED WITH AN ILLINOIS DUI
Being charged with DUI is nobody’s idea of a good time. It can be scary, stressful, expensive and a full of hassle. The temptation to enter a guilty plea and “just get it over with” is overwhelming. But it’s a … Continue reading
WHAT IS THE EFFECT OF AN ILLINOIS DUI UNDER AGE 21 AND HOW CAN AN ATTORNEY HELP?
If you are arrested for DUI when you are under age 21, you can face somewhat stiffer penalties than if you were older. For one thing, the Illinois Secretary of State can revoke your driving privileges for at least two … Continue reading
HOW AN ATTORNEY CAN HELP WITH YOUR DUI
Before police can stop your car, they must have probable cause to believe that a traffic violation is occurring. If the officer develops a reasonable, articulable suspicion that you are doing something wrong, the officer may investigate as long as … Continue reading
WHY DO I HAVE TWO DUI TICKETS?
It was bad enough you were arrested for DUI. But now that you are looking at your tickets, you realize you have two tickets for DUI. Are you in twice as much trouble? What does it mean? Under Illinois DUI … Continue reading
CAN I DRIVE WITH RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA IN THE CAR?
Recreational marijuana is about to become legal in Illinois, but that doesn’t mean you can cruise the highway lazily puffing a joint with your stash on the seat. Be aware that there are still limits. As with open alcohol, you … Continue reading
WILL MY DUI BE DISMISSED IF THE OFFICER FAILS TO APPEAR IN COURT?
You are at your first court date for a DUI. You glance nervously about the room and are surprised not to see your arresting officer. Will your case be dismissed if the officer fails to appear? In Illinois, the answer … Continue reading
WHAT IS DRUNK DRIVING IN ILLINOIS?
We all know that drunk driving is something you shouldn’t do. But legally speaking, what exactly is it? How does a court decide when you crossed the line and became too drunk to drive? Under 625 ILCS 5/11-501(a)(2), a person … Continue reading
CAN YOU GET AN ILLINOIS DUI REDUCED TO A RECKLESS DRIVING?
You have just been arrested for your first DUI. You are mortified and afraid that you may be fired or might have a hard time finding a new job. Can you get your DUI reduced to a reckless driving? Is … Continue reading
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS IN ILLINOIS
After the officer stopped you for a traffic violation, she searched your car and found illegal drugs. As a result, you were arrested for driving under the influence of drugs. Sure there were drugs in the car, but does that … Continue reading