Dana B. Fortunato
  • Family Law, Criminal Law, Juvenile Law ...
  • Illinois
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Biography

Dana B. Fortunato is an Attorney with over a decade of experience in Illinois courts. She has established a reputation as a zealous and compassionate advocate for her clients in family law, criminal defense and juvenile court matters.

In 2005, Dana obtained her Bachelors of Arts degrees in Religious Studies and Spanish from DePauw University. While at DePauw, she was awarded a scholarship to study internationally at the University of Salamanca, Spain, and ultimately graduated with Honors with Distinction through DePauw’s Honor Scholar Program.

Following her undergraduate studies, Dana attended The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, where she earned her Juris Doctor in 2008. Shortly thereafter, she became employed as an Assistant Public Defender in DuPage County, protecting the rights of indigent clients in matters ranging from petty traffic tickets to non-probationable felonies. During her time with the Public Defender, Dana developed a reputation in the legal community as hardworking, detail-oriented, creative, and compassionate. She is fluent in spoken and written Spanish and understands the importance of navigating the legal system with an advocate who can explain complex legal issues in her client’s native language.

In her spare time, Dana enjoys spending time with her family, biking along the Fox River, and giving back to her community through organizations like DuPage County Public Action to Deliver Shelter (PADS) and Fox Valley Literacy Volunteers.

Practice Areas
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Juvenile Law
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
Additional Practice Areas
  • Traffic Law
  • Involuntary Hospitalization/Medication Hearings
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Illinois
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Assistant Public Defender
DuPage County Public Defender's Office
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Associate
Katz Law Office, Ltd.
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Education
The John Marshall Law School
J.D. (2008) | Law
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DePauw University
B.A. (2005) | Religious Studies and Spanish
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Professional Associations
State Bar of Illinois  # 6296516
Member
Current
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DuPage County Bar Association
Member
Current
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Justinian Society
Member
Current
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DuPage County Cri9minal Defense Lawyers Association
Member
Current
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Contact & Map
Wheaton, IL, USA
St. Charles, IL, USA