Charged with a Crime? Protect Your Future Today – Call 309-999-1177

Providing Compassionate and Skilled Representation Since 1993

About Us

Facing felony, misdemeanor or DUI Charges in Illinois? Need to file a Post Conviction motion or appeal? Need to hire a lawyer for sentencing? Don’t face these issues alone. Since 1993, Maureen Williams and the Heart of Illinois Criminal Defense team have fought to protect the rights and futures of clients just like you. Call 309-999-1177 now for a consultation and take the first step toward learning there is hope.

Our Focus

Criminal Defense

Felonies, misdemeanors, DUI, and juvenile.

Post Conviction Sentencing/Appeals

Post conviction motions, sentencing, petitions, appeals, and pardon applications.

Client-Centric Legal Approach

R

Listening

We do what lawyers should do…we really listen to you. We listen carefully, as no one knows the facts better than you.

R

Preparing

We will gather all the evidence, review the evidence together with you, and as a team figure out a strategy.

R

Protecting

We are the shield against all the forces against you, and there are a lot. We will not only walk ahead of you, guiding you, but we will also walk next to you every step of the way.

R

Caring

We are very passionate about our clients, and take great pride in a thoughtful bedside manner. As Gerry Spence says, how can we expect our juries to care about our clients if we do not?

Why Choose Heart of Illinois Criminal Defense?

Devoted soley to practice of criminal defense.
Over 30 years experience in criminal defense – trial work and appeals .
Excellent communication between Heart of Illinois Crimnal Defense and our clients.
Excellent staff.
We work toward results, we keep working until we reach our goal.
We honor the decisions that only a defendent can make – plead guilty, go to trial, or testify.
We make you see that you are the most powerful person in the courtroom, and that only you can decide if a trial happens.

Your journey towards justice begins with a simple phone call. Contact
Heart of Illinois Criminal Defense today to schedule a case assessment
appointment.

Remember, in the face of adversity, you are not alone. We are only a
phone call away.

Thank you for visiting our website. We look forward to serving you.