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About Peter O'Connor

Peter G. O’Connor knows how to defend people in court. Whether you are charged with a simple traffic ticket, a DUI, or a criminal offense, you can count on Peter to get you through it. The toughest part of the criminal process is not knowing the next step. There are many questions you may have. Am I going to go to jail? Will my employer find out? What will happen to my record? Will I lose my driving privileges? These are all completely normal questions for anyone facing a criminal charge. So Call me know to so we can discuss your options and the strategy to move forward at 708-705-9655. The phone call and conversation is free. The trouble and anxiety relived is priceless. Please keep in mind that in any criminal proceeding time is of the essence. It is vital to start immediately. Paperwork needs to be filed in court. The prosecutor needs to be notified. Evidence needs to be preserved. Peter O’Connor grew up in the south suburbs of Chicago. After high school he went immediately into the US Army. After getting out the military he started college at the University of Illinois at Chicago and graduated with a degree in English Literature and Political Science. After college he went to graduate school in Purdue and earned an MA in English. After teaching for a few years, Peter joined the national guard and signed up for law school. For the next 3 years Peter focused his studies on criminal law and trial advocacy.

βš–οΈ Practice Areas

βœ“ Traffic Tickets βœ“ White Collar Crime βœ“ Domestic Violence βœ“ Criminal Law βœ“ DUI & DWI

Credentials & Experience

πŸŽ“ Education

The John Marshall Law School
J.D. (2015)

πŸ“‹ Bar Admissions

National College of DUI Defense Member
Member Member
Will County Bar Association Member
Member Member
Illinois Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys Member
Member Member
National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys Member
Member Member
DuPage County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Member
Member Member

πŸ’Ό Professional Experience

Founder
PGO Law Firm Current

πŸ† Awards & Recognition

Top Attorney
Avvo
Dean&#039
s List
UIC Law School
Lawyer&#039
s of Distinction
Lawyer&#039
s of Distinction 2021

πŸ“š Publications

  • Illinois DUI Law and Practice
  • Westlaw
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