Eric T. Telander

Eric T. Telander

  • Divorce, Criminal Law, DUI & DWI ...
  • Illinois
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Eric was an Assistant State’s Attorney at the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office from 2010 – 2013. While an Assistant State’s Attorney, Eric was actively engaged in prosecuting cases including misdemeanors and assisting on felony matters. During this time, Eric was selected to represent the Office at the Illinois State’s Attorney’s and Illinois Department of Transportation’s “Under the Influence Seminar.” Eric also managed trial strategy and courtroom scheduling for the expedient disposition of cases as a first-chair prosecutor, conducting over 100 bench and jury trials. Upon leaving the State’s Attorney’s Office, Eric was presented the award for Outstanding Service to the Office of the State's Attorney and the Citizens of DuPage County.

Following his time at the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office, Eric opened up his own practice primarily focusing on criminal defense matters across Illinois. During this time, Eric aggressively and successfully defended clients from criminal matters ranging from traffic tickets to serious felonies.

In 2014, Eric closed his practice and became a Partner at Telander and Telander Attorney’s and Counselor’s at Law. He continued in his representation of clients charged with criminal offenses throughout Illinois including many high profile cases.

Eric earned his Juris Doctorate from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School with a concentration in litigation. Prior to enrolling in law school, Eric graduated from Arizona State University with a bachelor’s degree in Tourism Development and Management. During his free time, Eric is an active volunteer for the American Field Service and enjoys traveling and playing sports.

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
DUI & DWI
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Fees
  • Free Consultation
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Illinois
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Partner
Telander and Telander, Attorney’s and Counselors at Law
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Owner
Eric T. Telander Attorney at Law
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Assistant State's Attorney
DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office
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Law Clerk 711
DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office
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Education
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
J.D. (2009) | Law
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Arizona State University
B.S. (2005) | Tourism Development and Management
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Awards
Outstanding Service to the Office of the State's Attorney and the Citizens of DuPage County
DuPage County State's Attorney's Office
Professional Associations
DuPage County Bar Association
Member
Current
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Illinois State Bar Association
Member
Current
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Chicago Bar Association
Member
Current
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American Bar Association
Member
Current
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American Field Service
Volunteer
Current
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RefugeeOne Organization
Volunteer
Current
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Contact & Map
Wheaton, IL, USA
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (Today)
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed