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Joliet Illinois Criminal Defense Attorneys

Carlson, Zelazo & O’Dekirk, LLC is comprised of a team of former prosecutors who will put their expansive amount of trial experience and legal knowledge to work for you. We understand that criminal charges can lead to severe consequences, such as jail time and a permanent criminal record. These consequences can wreck your future and hurt your job prospects. If you are confronted with a divorce or custody issue, we will fight to protect you and your family. We utilize our in-depth knowledge of the local court system and Illinois law to attain the best possible outcome in your case. Our reputation is so strong in the local legal community that we are often hired by police officers and firemen when they are facing their own legal issues.

Experience Counts When Your Freedom Is On The Line
Carlson, Zelazo & O’Dekirk, LLC Our attorneys have over 50 years of combined legal experience. The attorneys at our firm have prosecuted and defended every type of criminal case ranging from murder to a speeding ticket. When you have your day in court, you want an attorney standing next to you that is knowledgeable and ready to fight on your behalf. As former prosecutors, we know the tactics that prosecutors are utilizing, and how to counter them. In a divorce or custody matter, it is reassuring to know that your attorney has litigated hundreds of cases as he stands next to you in the courtroom.

The varied career paths of each attorney add to the overall strength of the firm. For example, Mr. Zelazo was a former Bureau Chief in the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, as well as a top prosecutor in both Kane and Will County. Mr. Carlson was a former felony prosecutor in Will County, and is the current Chair of the Criminal Committee of the Will County Bar Association. He also has experience in civil litigation. Mr. O’Dekirk is a former Joliet Police Officer, who later became a prosecutor for the City of Chicago. In 2011, he was elected as a councilman for the City of Joliet. Mr. Nemeth is a former prosecutor in both Kendall County and Will County, who worked as a personal banker before attending law school. Members of the firm have taught law school courses and have been asked to speak at seminars, bar associations, high schools, police departments, and other organizations.

Full-Service Family Law Practice
In addition to our successes in the criminal courtroom, we have utilized our trial skills and legal knowledge to gain positive results for clients in the family law courtrooms. If you are seeking a divorce, child support modification, or assistance with a post-divorce dispute, our attorneys can guide you through this often difficult process and achieve a positive outcome as quickly and as painlessly as possible. We are aware that divorce is often a complex process, and will ensure that you understand what is happening with your case. In a divorce proceeding, all that you have worked hard to achieve is at stake, and we will advocate on your behalf to protect it.

Recovering For Your Damages or Injuries
If you have been injured or suffered due to an automobile accident, wrongful death, workers compensation, medical malpractice, workplace injury, or products liability, our attorneys can help you recover your financial losses. We will seek to not only compensate you for your loss, but seek additional compensation from those individuals or organizations that caused your loss. We will guide you through this process, with a focus on maximizing the financial reward from the party that wronged you.

Contact Us For a Free Initial Consultation
Call or e-mail our firm today for a free initial consultation. We are available for night and weekend appointments at either our Joliet or Yorkville office. Put this team of former prosecutors to work for you today.
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