Effective And Confidential Representation In
The Areas Of Criminal Law And School Law


Admitted to State Bar:

Maryland, 1989; Illinois, 1992

Law School:

Loyola University of Chicago, 1989

College:

B.A., Beloit College, 1985
(Magna Cum Laude)

Member:

Illinois State Bar Association
American Civil Liberties Union

Languages:

English, French & Spanish

Criminal Law Practice Philosophy:

I don’t assume your case has no defense, and neither should you.

Before I even consider making a plea bargain in your case, the State of Illinois has to convince me that there is no other choice.

Until then, I will investigate all your options. Did the police have probable cause to stop you? Does the state have the evidence necessary to convict you? Can I get any evidence against you thrown out by the judge? For most criminal offenses, the State of Illinois must prove you guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. My job is to hold them to that burden by probing the State’s case for weaknesses.

But even if the evidence against you is overwhelming, I may still be able to help you. An experienced, respected attorney can often negotiate a better plea agreement than you could on your own. I can help present your situation to the Court in its most favorable light.

No attorney can legitimately guarantee you an outcome, and neither can I. We simply do not control the judge or the facts. But I can guarantee that I will word hard to obtain the best possible outcome for your particular case.
Matt Keenan
"Next to our free political institutions, our free public-school system ranks as the greatest achievement of democratic life in America ..."
Agnes E. Meyer (1887–1970)
©2011 Matt Keenan. This website is designed for general information only. The information presented at this website should not be construed as formal legal advice nor the formation of a lawyer/client relationship.