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Benjamin Lawson
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Biography
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.
Practice Areas
- 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
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
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Contingent Fees
Only in personal injury cases -
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
I generally quote flat fees at reasonable prices.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Illinois
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Owner, Managing Attorney
- The Law Office of Benjamin R. Lawson
- - Current
- Assistant State's Attorney
- Kankakee County State's Attorney's Office
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- Attorney
- Scott N. Sliwinski, PC
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Education
- Indiana University - Indiana University-Bloomington
- J.D. (2009) | Law
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- Honors: Order of the Barristers
- Activities: Mock Trial Team Member and Coach
- University of Florida
- B.S. (2006) | Psychology, Business Management
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- Honors: Honors College Graduate
Professional Associations
- Chicago Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
- American Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
Websites & Blogs
- Website
- Website
Social Media
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