RICHARD ALBANESE LAW OFFICE
EXPERIENCED FORMER PROSECUTOR
PROVIDING CRIMINAL AND TRAFFIC DEFENSE

THE RICHARD ALBANESE LAW OFFICE
SERVING ILLINOIS AND WISCONSIN
DEDICATED TO CLIENTS AND JUSTICE
My name is Richard Albanese and I look forward to defending you in your criminal or traffic related case. I served as a Cook County Prosecutor for over a decade and have handled thousands of DUI, Traffic, Misdemeanor and Felony cases in all areas of the law. I use my knowledge of the Criminal Justice system to level the playing field for all my clients in dealing with Prosecutors and Judges in Court.
I am well versed in negotiating, arguing motions and defending clients at trials before judges and juries across Illinois and Wisconsin. I have handled cases in many cities and jurisdictions including but not limited to, all Chicago Courts, Lake County, McHenry County, Dupage, Kane, Skokie, Rolling Meadows, Maywood, Markham, Bridgeview, Park City, Mundelein, Round Lake Beach, Rockford, McLean, Racine, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin Dells, Lake Delton and countless smaller cities in both Illinois and Wisconsin.
As a Veteran of the United States Army I understand the importance of protecting liberty and freedom and will vigorously fight for your Constitutional rights in court. When I speak to you the first time concerning your case you will know you have my full respect and attention and I am not looking at my watch. I listen closely and ask important questions of my clients to determine our best defense strategy.
I have always been and remain today as an attorney for the people. I understand the trying financial times we are facing as a nation and charge clients fees based only on the work I perform to prepare their cases. I pride myself on keeping clients in the loop concerning their cases and provide updates as a case progresses both in and out of court. With every client and case I outline and explain possible sentences, financial and personal costs, and consequences they may be facing and my professional evaluation of what their best course of action will be, but ultimately respect my clients wishes as to whether to accept an offer or contest a case in court.
Whether you are facing a DUI/OWI, speeding or traffic tickets or more serious criminal charges such as misdemeanors or felonies you need an attorney who knows the law and the criminal justice system and is not afraid to fight for your rights in court. Please explore the links on my website for detailed information on my legal practice and experience handling all areas of traffic and criminal law. Please also click on my independent AVVO link for detailed case results, additional client reviews and personal reviews from other criminal law and traffic attorneys.
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Posted by Jamie, a Criminal Defense client, 9 months ago. Flag
"It is my pleasure to write this review. There are not enough truly decent, helpful, knowledgable and upstanding attorneys like Richard Albanese. Richard always took my calls, never rushed me off the phone, and really cared how the case affected me. This attorney is truly one in million. His former experience as a prosecutor gave me an edge because he knew exactly what to say and when with a commanding presence. As important, he knew what not to say. The Judge agreed with him and my case was dismissed."
Speeding Ticket in Racine Cty
Posted by Eric, 14 days ago. Flag
"I found Richard Albanese via Google Search. I sent him a detailed email of what happened during my traffic stop. The next day he responded with some feedback. I called and he consulted me regarding how the matter should be handled. The following week he appeared on my behalf and negotiated exactly the outcome we were hoping for. Richard was extremely easy to work with and I recommend him if you are in need of an attorney for a driving offense."
Posted by Lisa, a Criminal Defense client, 10 months ago. Flag
"Richard was the best lawyer we could have asked for. He was professional and pro active. He investigated the details of the situation, was proactive in taking action to resolve the situation. In addition he kept us in the know by communicating what was happening, what to expect next and what needed to be done"
RICHARD ALBANESE IS ACCREDITED AS A MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING OF THE FOLLOWING LEGAL ORGANIZATIONS:
CONTACT THE RICHARD ALBANESE LAW OFFICE
OFFICE ADDRESS
5 S. County Street
First Floor
Waukegan, IL. 60085
PHONE
312-882-1973
Or use our contact form.
OFFICE HOURS
By appointment only due to court schedule.
Also available to meet in other locations for client convenience.
FOR DETAILED AND INDEPENDENT CLIENT REVIEWS PLEASE CLICK ON AVVO CLIENT AWARD LOGOS BELOW:
THE RICHARD ALBANESE LAW OFFICE HANDLES CASES IN THESE AREAS AND BEYOND:
Cook County Cities
Deerfield, Des Plaines, Evanston, Glencoe,
Glenview, Golf, Kenilworth, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Niles, Northbrook, Northfield, Park Ridge, Skokie, Wilmette, Winnetka,
Arlington Heights, Barrington, Barrington Hills, Bartlett, Bensenville, Buffalo Grove, Elgin, Elk Grove Village, Hanover Park, Harper College, Harwood Heights, Hoffman Estates, Inverness, Kildeer,
Mount Prospect, Norridge, Palatine, Prospect Heights, Rolling Meadows, Roselle, Rosemont, Schaumburg, Schiller Park, South Barrington, Streamwood, Wheeling,
Bellwood, Berkeley, Berwyn, Broadview, Brookfield, Cicero, Elmwood Park, Forest Park, Forest Preserve, Franklin Park, Hillside, LaGrange Park, Maywood, Melrose Park, Memorial Park, Northlake, North
Riverside, Oak Park, River Forest, River Grove, River Forest, Riverside, Stone Park, Westchester.
Alsip, Bedford Park, Bridgeview, Burbank, Burr Ridge, Chicago Ridge, Countryside, Crestwood, Evergreen Park, Forest View, Hickory Hills, Hinsdale, Hodgkins, Hometown, Indian Head Park, Justice,
LaGrange, Lemont, Lyons, Merrionette Park, McCook, Morton College, Oak Forest, Oak Lawn, Orland Hills, Orland Park, Palos Heights, Palos Hills, Palos Park, Stickney, Summit, Tinley Park, Western
Springs, West Haven, Willow Springs, Worth,
Blue Island, Burnham, Calumet City, Calumet Park, Chicago Heights, Country Club Hills, Crete, Dixmoor, Dolton, East Hazel Crest, Flossmoor, Ford Heights, Glenwood, Harvey, Hazel Crest, Homewood,
Lansing, Lynwood, Markham, Matteson, Midlothian, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Phoenix, Posen, Richton Park, Riverdale, Robbins, Sauk Village, South-Chicago Heights, South Holland, Steger,
Thornton
Lake County Cities
Antioch, Bannockburn, Deer Park, Deerfield, Fox Lake, Grayslake, Gurnee, Hainesville, Hawthorn Woods, Highland Park,
Highwood, Island Lake, Kildeer, Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Lake Villa, Lake Zurich, Libertyville, Lincolnshire, Lindenhurst, Long Grove, Mettawa, Mundelein, North Chicago, Park City, Riverwoods, Round
Lake, Round Lake Beach, Round Lake Heights, Round Lake Park, Tower Lake, Vernon Hills, Waukegan, Winthrop Harbor, Zion
McHenry County Cities
Algonquin, Bull Valley, Cary, Chemung, Crystal Lake, Fox River Grove, Greenwood, Harvard, Hebron, Holiday Hills, Huntley, Johnsburg, Lake in the Hills, Lakemoor, Lakewood, Marengo, McCullom Lake, McHenry, McHenry Shores, Oakwood Hills, Pistakee Highlands, Port Barrington, Prairie Grove, Richmond, Ringwood, Spring Grove, Sunnyside, Trout Valley, Union, Wonder Lake, Woodstock
Dupage County Cities
Addison, Bensenville, Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, Clarendon Hills, Darien, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Glen Ellyn, Hanover Park, Hinsdale, Itasca, Lisle , Lombard, Naperville , Oak Brook, Oak Brook
Terrace, Roselle, South Addison , Villa Park, Warrenville, Wayne, West Chicago, Westmont, Wheaton, Willowbrook, Winfield , Wood Dale, Woodridge
Wisconsin Cities and Counties
Kenosha, Racine, Lake Geneva, Walworth County, Lake Delton, Wisconsin Dells, Milwaukee, Green Bay, Dunn County, Janesville, Twin Lakes, Sturtevant, Madison, Door County, Sparta, Pleasant Prairie