Daniel Kay

Daniel Kay

Daniel Kay, Attorney-at-Law
  • Divorce, Criminal Law, Family Law
  • Illinois
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Biography

Former public defender and former Assistant Attorney General. I am a solo practitioner with focus on cases in Williamson, Jackson, Franklin and Jefferson counties. I am major (retired) from the Army Reserve where I served 6 years as a Senior Military Defense Counsel in the JAG Corp. I am married and have one son.

Practice Areas
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Family Law
Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders
Additional Practice Area
  • Expungements
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Illinois
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Professional Experience
Solo Practice Attorney
Daniel Kay, Attorney-at-Law
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Dan has recognized his strongest areas of the law and developed great skills in the following areas of practice: Family Law; Criminal Law; and Personal Injury Law. Local to Herrin, IL, Dan's law office has worked hard to reduce overheads compared to larger firms, which helps provide a service that is cost effective but thorough.
Trial Defense Services
United State's Army Reserve, J.A.G.
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Assistant Attorney General
Illinois Attorney General's Office
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Assistant Attorney General in the Trial Assistance and Sexually Violent Persons Bureau. Began with the AG's office prosecuting child sex crimes and then transferred to Trial Assistance and SVP Bureaus. Prosecuted wide variety of criminal offenses ranging from 1st Degree Murder to Drug Possession to Aggravated DUI. SVP Bureau work involved seeking civil commitment of those sex offenders who were about to be released from prison.
Assistant Public Defender
Jackson County Public Defenders Office
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Traffic Assistant assigned to Misdemeanor Traffic (DWLS/DWLR) cases and DUI cases.
Education
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
J.D. | Law
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University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
B.A. | Speech Communication
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Professional Associations
Illinois State Bar Association
Member
Current
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Williamson County Bar Association
Member
Current
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Daniel Kay, Attorney-at-Law
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Contact & Map
Daniel Kay, Attorney at Law
1 North Park Avenue
Herrin, IL 62948
US
Telephone: (618) 319-0265
Monday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday: Closed (Today)
Sunday: Closed