Welcome to the law office of Neil J. Adams.

Joliet attorney Neil Adams has been practicing in the Circuit Court of Will County and the surrounding areas for over 15 years.  He specializes in Criminal Defense handling all felony and traffic cases, including DUI. He also has extensive experience in the juvenile court system and is available to represent minors charged by way of delinquency petition.  Although specialized in Criminal law, Mr. Adams also represents clients in residential real estate transactions and adoptions.

Due to the growing complexity of the law, Mr. Adams limits his practice to these areas, but is always happy to help you find a lawyer if you need representation in another type of case.

Mr. Adams is responsive to his clients and prides himself on returning phone calls promptly.  He can be reached on his cell phone at (815) 529-7000.

Over the past several years, the legislature has greatly increased the penalties for many criminal and traffic offenses.  Now more than ever, you do not want to trust your criminal defense to an inexperienced lawyer.  Having previously served as the Chief Felony Prosecutor for Will County, Neil Adams has handled thousands of criminal cases and is an experienced trial attorney.  He is one of the few lawyers in Will County, certified by the Illinois Supreme Court, as having the trial experience necessary to act as lead counsel for defendants in death penalty cases.

Mr. Adams is available to represent clients in the following types of cases:

All Felony Offenses including,

• Murder
• Reckless Homicide
• Weapons Offenses
• Burglary
• Robbery
• Sexual Assault
• Narcotics Delivery, Manufacture, and Possession
• Theft / Retail Theft
• Forgery
• Aggravated Battery

All Misdemeanor Offenses including,

• DUI (driving under the influence)
• Driving While License Revoked or Suspended
• Reckless Driving
• Domestic Battery
• Violation of Order of Protection
• Cannabis Possession
• Battery
• Theft
• Retail Theft
• Criminal Damage to Property
• Reckless Conduct