The Law Office of Steven Haney

Former Prosecutor-24 Years of Experience in Will County

This lawyer is licensed to practice in Illinois and has no record of discipline from the Illinois bar association.*

Firm Overview

The firm started as a solo practice in 2000.

Our firm is 100% focused on criminal, traffic, and injury law and litigation.

Example cases

Aggravated criminal sexual assault: Step-father accused of sexually assaulting his step-daughter. Finding of not guilty after trial. Case now expunged.

Criminal sexual abuse: School teacher accused of sexual touching of young person. Finding of not guilty after trial. Case now expunged.

Unlawful delivery of controlled substance: Out-of-state resident charged with transporting more than two kilos of cocaine into Will County. Finding of not guilty after trial. Case now expunged.

Main Office

Main
116 N Chicago St.
Suite 301
Joliet IL 60432

Phone

(815) 768-2316

Fax

(815) 723-5686

Websites

http://www.shaneylaw.com/

Fees

Free Initial Consultation?

Yes. There is no set time period.

Services Offered For Fixed Fees?

All fees in criminal/traffic cases are fixed, flat fee arrangements. In injury cases, the fee is a one-third contingency fee.

Hourly Rates

This is not applicable.

Office Information

Office Hours

Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday by appointment.

For emergency after-hours, call my pager: (815) 767-6410

Office Manager

Sue.

Emergency After Hours

Yes

Languages Spoken

Yes, Spanish.

How did your firm decide on the primary area of practice(s)?

I enjoy being a daily courtroom practitioner, which is what my practice allows.

What is your firm's point of view regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?

It is important for a person to fully understand the legal aspects and consequences of their particular situation. However, while potentially useful, self-education can mislead someone to not fully appreciate the practical applications of how the law will work in a particular case.

Is your firm willing to review documents prepared by clients?

This is usually not a problem.

Is your firm willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?

It depends on the particular circumstances.

Steven C. Haney

Partner, Tomczak & Haney, 1993 -2000
Associate, Rooks, Pitts & Poust, 1989 - 1993
Prosecutor, Will County State's Attorney's Office, 1985 - 1989

My experience as a criminal prosecutor has helped me develop the skills and techniques to be the best defense attorney possible.

My strength is having an intimate knowledge of the Will County system and the particular personalities of all those involved. My style is to help my clients move through the system in a way that either fully minimizes, or eliminates, any negative effects to their life once the case is finalized.

Personal interests:

Sports.

License

Bar Number: 06191708
Illinois , 1985

Education

John Marshall Law School
Juris Doctor , 1985
Chicago, IL

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