Mr. Matthew D. Keenan

Experienced and effective representation for over 25 years

10+ Years of Experience

A criminal and school law attorney with over 25 years experience, I have successfully represented clients all over the Chicago area in criminal, DUI and school law matters. My practice includes DUI, DCFS appeals, felony, criminal, misdemeanor, homicide, internet crime, retail theft, traffic offenses, cyberstalking, drug or narcotics crimes such as drug possession or drug dealing, weapons violations, domestic battery and juvenile crime. I can assist offenders in petitioning for pardons or commutations of sentences. I also represent families and teachers involving school cases including residency, academic disciplinary hearings and teacher termination matters. In addition, I co-authored 5 chapters in Illinois Jurisprudence Criminal Law and Procedure, Vols. 1 and 2 (LexisNexis 2014) including chapters on arrest and investigatory stops, search and seizure and motions and defenses. I also coauthored the article “Representing Students in School Residency Challenges” which appeared in the Illinois Bar Journal, January 2011, Vol. 99, No. 1, p. 40.

Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Education Law
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Illinois
Since 1992
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Languages

  • French:
    Spoken, Written
  • Spanish:
    Spoken, Written

Attorney
Law Office of Matt Keenan
1995 –

Current

A criminal and school law attorney with over 20 years of experience, I have successfully represented clients all over the Chicago area. My practice includes DUI, felony, criminal, misdemeanor, homicide, internet crime, retail theft, traffic offenses, cyberstalking, drug or narcotics crimes such as drug possession or drug dealing, weapons violations, domestic battery and juvenile crime. I also represent families involving school cases such as residency and academic discipline matters.
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
J.D. (1988) | Law
1985


1988

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Beloit College
B.A. (1985) | English
1981


1985

Honors: Magna Cum Laude
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Client Silver Champion
Martindale Hubbell
2024
Top 10 Attorney
American Institute of Legal Counsel
2018
Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Illinois
The American Society of Legal Advocates
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers
2017
Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Illinois
The American Society of Legal Advocates
2016

Client Distinction Award
Martindale Hubbell
2016

Illinois State Bar Association

&nbsp# 70779

Member
Current
Activities: See profile at https://isba.reliaguide.com/lawyer/60077-IL-Matthew-Keenan-158789
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Articles & Publications
Illinois Jurisprudence Criminal Law and Procedure 2014, Chapters 3, 5, 8, 16, 17
Lexis Nexis
2014
Representing Students and Parents in School Residency Challenges
Illinois Bar Journal
January, 2011
Websites & Blogs

Website
Matt Keenan, Attorney at Law
Blog
A Skokie Criminal Defense Lawyer Explains the Law
Blog
A Skokie DUI Lawyer Explains the Law

Matthew D. Keenan, Attorney at Law
8340 N. Lincoln, Suite 102
Skokie, IL 60077
US
Telephone: (847) 568-0160
Notice: Office hours by appointment.