Benjamin Lawson

Benjamin Lawson is a former prosecutor who now runs his own practice handling cases ranging from criminal defense to DUI defense and traffic tickets. He also handles personal injury cases and advises small businesses. He practices primarily in Kankakee County, Will County and Cook County.

DUI & DWI

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Traffic Tickets

Suspended License

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

• Free Consultation
• Credit Cards Accepted
• Contingent Fees
  Only in personal injury cases
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  I generally quote flat fees at reasonable prices.

Illinois

Since 2009

Owner, Managing Attorney

The Law Office of Benjamin R. Lawson

2012 - Current

Assistant State's Attorney

Kankakee County State's Attorney's Office

2010 - 2012

Attorney

Scott N. Sliwinski, PC

2009 - 2010

Indiana University - Indiana University-Bloomington

J.D. (2009) | Law

2006 - 2009

Honors: Order of the Barristers

Activities: Mock Trial Team Member and Coach

University of Florida

B.S. (2006) | Psychology, Business Management

2003 - 2006

Honors: Honors College Graduate

Chicago Bar Association

Member

2012 - Current

American Bar Association

Member

2009 - Current

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2009 - Current