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Professional Criminal Defense Attorneys in Illinois

At Martin, Kent & Reidy, L.L.C., we combine extensive trial experience with tough, aggressive representation to help our clients in a wide range of criminal matters. As former county prosecutors, our lawyers have handled more than 1,700 criminal cases in Illinois. Since turning to private practice, we have successfully defended thousands of clients facing felony and misdemeanor charges. We have an excellent track record and are well known in the criminal defense field. To learn more about our backgrounds, please click on the links below.

• Scott A. Kent
• Timothy P. Martin
• Mike Reidy

To schedule a free initial consultation at our offices in Wheaton, contact us online, call 630-517-3177 or toll free at 888-646-3518.

• DUI
• Felony Cases
• Misdemeanors
• Domestic Battery
• Theft
• Drug Offenses
• Driving While License Suspended or Revoked
• Violent Crimes
• Federal Crimes & Expungements
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Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance
Two of our clients had their drug charges thrown out at a preliminary hearing after a Judge found no probable cause to search. Additionally, the Judge determined the lab procedures by the State Crime Lab inadmissible. All of the $3,000 bond money was returned to the client.

Aggravated Battery
A client was acquitted following trial when the Judge ruled the State failed to prove their case after the Officer was cross-examined. The client avoided a felony conviction, jail time and the loss of his job.

Attempted Murder
A client charged with Attempted Murder who faced a prison term of 20-60 years in IDOC was released after only serving 120 days in a downstate boot camp.

Breath Refusal Case Won
• A first offender was found not guilty following a bench trial even though the Officer testified that the defendant didn't pass any of the Field Sobriety Tests. Uniquely, the Officer also testified that our client had red, bloodshot eyes, strong odor of alcohol and slurred speech. The trial Judge ruled that although the defendant might have been under the influence of alcohol, the totality of the circumstances did not amount to a conviction.

DUI Case Reduced on Dispatch Tape Evidence -- Eight Tickets Thrown Out
As part of defense measures, the Illinois State Police Dispatch Tapes were subpoenaed to court for inspection. Following a detailed examination, it was determined that the State Trooper failed to follow proper arrest and test procedure guidelines. This 19 year old client had her license saved and the eight accompanying traffic tickets were dismissed.