Vanessa M. Sheehan

Proven Trial Lawyers Fighting for the Justice you Deserve.

10+ Years of Experience

I am a licensed Illinois attorney currently practicing at McHenry county’s largest criminal defense firm, Donahue and Kililis, PC. I represent clients in criminal and civil court daily, in McHenry, Lake, Cook, DuPage, DeKalb, and Boone counties. I represent clients at all stages of need, in various criminal offenses, including but not limited to: DUI/Summary Suspension, Domestic Battery, Drug offenses, Petty & Misdemeanor Traffic Offenses, Battery, Sexual Misconduct, License Reinstatement. I also handle civil matters including trial and hearings on Orders of Protection, Civil/No Stalking No Contact Order, Forcible Entry & Detainer, Small Claims and limited areas of Family Law

Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Real Estate Law
Residential Real Estate
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Languages

  • English

Attorney
Donahue and Kililis, PC
2012 –

Current

Assistant to the President
JMC Wealth Management
2011 –

2012

Criminal Law Clinic Attorney
Valparaiso School of Law Criminal Clinic
2009 –

2010

Legal Writing Teaching Assistant
Valparaiso University School of Law
2008 –

2010

Licensed Intern
United States Attorney’s Office
2009 –

2009

Law Clerk
Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office
2009 –

2009

Legal Intern
Hammond Legal Aid
2009 –

2009

Volunteer Attorney
New Orleans Public Defender
2009 –

2009

Research Assistant
Michael Murray, Valparaiso School of Law
2008 –

2009

Interim Director
Comcast Chicago Bandits
2007 –

2008

Director of Operations
Chicago Bandits
2007 –

2008

Resident Director & Assistant Women’s Rowing Coach
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
2005 –

2006

Valparaiso University School of Law
J.D. (2010)
2008


2010

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Valparaiso University
M.S. (2009) | Sports Administration and Higher Education
2006


2009

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University of Iowa
B.A. (2005) | English and Journalism
2001


2005

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National Highway & Transportation Safety Administration
National Highway & Transportation Safety Administration
DUI Detection & Field Sobriety Administration
National Highway & Transportation Safety Administration
Illinois State Bar Association

Member
2012 –
Current
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Websites & Blogs

Website
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Blog
Legal Blog

Donahue and Kililis, PC
4310 W. Crystal Lake Rd.
Suite C – D
Mchenry, IL 60050
US
Telephone: (815) 426-9829
Monday: 8 AM – 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM – 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM – 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM – 5 PM (Today)
Friday: 8 AM – 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed