ABOUT ME
Matt Keenan
Se habla español.
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.
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).
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HOW TO CHOOSE A DUI ATTORNEY
No matter how great they are, not all attorneys are right for all clients. So how do you choose the criminal defense attorney that will best represent you? Here are some pointers: 1) Communication: This factor would likely be at … Continue reading
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THE LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS VETERANS COURT FOR DUI AND OTHER NON-VIOLENT CRIMES
A day in the Lake County Veteran’s Treatment and Assistance Court (VTAC) begins with the very compassionate Judge John Phillips selecting one of the veterans to lead the pledge of allegiance. After that, Judge Phillips hears status updates from veterans … Continue reading
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COOK COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT ALERT: NEW CELL PHONE BAN
Cook County Circuit Court has a new security rule at the courthouse. As of April 15, 2013, visitors to any Cook County Courthouse other than the Richard J. Daley Center can no longer bring in cell phones or electronic communications … Continue reading
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“I HAVE AN OPEN DUI CASE FROM YEARS AGO”: CLEARING UP AN OLD DUI IN ILLINOIS
Many years ago, you were stopped for DUI. At the time, you were unwilling to deal with the problem, so you simply blew off court or maybe you went to Court but didn’t complete the treatment or pay the fines. … Continue reading
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NEW ILLINOIS LAW CRACKS DOWN ON SPEEDERS ONCE AGAIN
A new Illinois law has dropped the threshold for when your routine speeding ticket becomes a criminal offense. Speeding first became criminalized as a misdemeanor in 2011. Driving more than 31 miles over the limit was upgraded to a Class … Continue reading
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DO I NEED AN ATTORNEY FOR DUI? NOW, MORE THAN EVER, UNDER NEW IL CASE LAW.
It’s almost never a good idea to represent yourself. Clients generally do not have the knowledge, skill or distance to act as their own attorney in DUI or criminal court. The average defendant simply does not know the ins and … Continue reading
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DO I NEED AN ATTORNEY FOR A DUI BOND HEARING IN ILLINOIS?
(UPDATED 1/16/24: Illinois eliminated cash bond under the SAFE-T Act as of September 18, 2023. However, you can still be held in jail if the state meets certain criteria. You should still consider hiring an attorney for any pre-trial detention … Continue reading
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WHY IS MY CHICAGO DUI IN SKOKIE?
You seldom set foot out of the city. You live in Chicago, you were pulled over for DUI in Chicago, Chicago police arrested you, and your bond hearing was held in Chicago. But now, you’re heading for your first court … Continue reading
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“I HAVE AN ILLINOIS DUI, BUT I LIVE OUT OF STATE. DO I HAVE TO DEAL WITH IT?”
You were having a good time visiting friends in Illinois when you got pulled over and charged with DUI. Since you live in another state, coming back to Illinois to fight your DUI is a real hassle. Can you afford … Continue reading
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