Jeremy W. Sackett

Jeremy Sackett is a former prosecutor with over 10 years of courtroom intensive experience. He now represents clients in matters of criminal defense, personal injury, traffic violations, and DUI's.

Southern Illinois University - Carbondale

J.D. (2004) | Law

2002 - 2004

Honors: Dell'Era Scholarship

Partner

Swanson and Sackett, P.C.

2012 - Current

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

2006 - 2012

Prosecuted Traffic, Misdemeanor, and Felony charges. Helped victims of domestic abuse in securing Orders of Protection against their abusers.

Associate Attorney

Rekowski & Associates

2005 - 2006

General Practice, including personal injury, criminal defense, and family law representation.

Law Enforcement Update, Madison County Sheriff's Department

December 7, 2010

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

May 1, 2010

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

February 1, 2012

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

June 1, 2013

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

March 10, 2014

Presentation to paralegal students regarding issues in drafting and preparing pleadings for Orders of Protection.

Admitted to Federal Bar

U.S. Government

Top Criminal Defense Lawyer Under 40

American Society of Legal Advocates

2016

Lawyer's Assistance Program

Volunteer

2015 - Current

State Bar of Illinois  # 6287268

Member

2006 - Current

Madison County Bar Association

Member

2006 - Current

Illinois

Since 2006

• Free Consultation
  I give a free initial consultation in Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Traffic, and DUI cases.
• Credit Cards Accepted
• Contingent Fees

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

Q. I'd like to report my underage kid who was driving while he was drunk -- is that possible?

10 May 2017

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.