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Jeremy W. Sackett
Swanson and Sackett, P.C.
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Jeremy Sackett is a former prosecutor with 10 years of courtroom intensive experience. He now represents clients in matters of criminal defense, personal injury, traffic violations, and DUI's.
Education
- Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
- J.D. (2004) | Law
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- Honors: Dell'Era Scholarship
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Professional Experience
- Partner
- Swanson and Sackett, P.C.
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- Small firm practice with a concentration on Criminal Defense, Family Law, and Personal Injury litigation.
- Assistant State's Attorney
- Madison County State's Attorney's Office
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- Prosecuted Traffic, Misdemeanor, and Felony charges. Helped victims of domestic abuse in securing Orders of Protection against their abusers.
- Associate Attorney
- Rekowski & Associates
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- General Practice, including personal injury, criminal defense, and family law representation.
Speaking Engagements
- Law Enforcement Update, Madison County Sheriff's Department
- Madison County State's Attorney's Office
- Case law update and legal training for Madison County police officers. One or more officers present from each jurisdiction.
- Madison County Law Day Mock Trials, Law Day, Madison County Courthouse
- Highland Community Schools
- DUI Mock Trial for grade schools students in the courthouse and presentation at Highland Middle School regarding the practice of law.
- DUI Training and Mock Examination of Officers, SWIC
- SWIC
- Training for police officers in proper way to handle an aggressive defense lawyer during cross examination.
- Illinois Gun Laws - Legal Transportation and FOID Cards, The People's Law School, Lewis and Clark Community College
- Presentation regarding legality of transporting guns and ammunition in Illinois. Case law update.
- Orders of Protection, Lewis and Clark Family Law for Paralegals, Lewis and Clark Community College
- Presentation to paralegal students regarding issues in drafting and preparing pleadings for Orders of Protection.
Certifications
- Admitted to Federal Bar
- U.S. Government
Awards
- Top Criminal Defense Lawyer Under 40
- American Society of Legal Advocates
Professional Associations
- Lawyer's Assistance Program
- Volunteer
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- State Bar of Illinois  # 6287268
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- Madison County Bar Association
- Member
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Illinois
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Fees
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Free Consultation
I give a free initial consultation in Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Traffic, and DUI cases. - Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Languages
- English
Legal Answers
- Q. I'd like to report my underage kid who was driving while he was drunk -- is that possible?
- A: Delayed reporting of a crime greatly reduces the chances and/or success of prosecution. This is especially true of DUI. Without knowing more details I would say it would be a waste of time to report. Please note that a criminal charge of DUI would have lifelong consequences for your child. In the short term it would greatly impede his/her ability to drive, but in the long term it would most likely cost your child opportunities. That is not a decision a parent should make lightly, and I would highly recommend some soul searching before making that call.
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