Heart of Illinois Criminal Defense is a specialized criminal defense law firm serving clients across central Illinois, distinguished by its exclusive focus on criminal law and deep local expertise. Led by Attorney Maureen Williams, the firm brings three decades of dedicated experience to defending clients against a wide range of criminal charges, ensuring personalized and strategic legal representation.
The firm’s approach is built on aggressive advocacy, meticulous case analysis, and a thorough understanding of local court systems across 14 counties. Attorney Williams provides direct, hands-on attention to each client, leveraging her extensive knowledge of judges, prosecutors, and regional legal procedures to build strong, case-specific defense plans aimed at reducing or dismissing charges.
Services Offered
- Criminal defense
- DUI defense
- License suspension defense
- Field sobriety test challenges
- Breathalyzer accuracy issues
- First-time and repeat DUI offenses
- Felony and misdemeanor defense
- Drug charges and possession
- Assault and violent crimes
- Theft and property crimes
- Domestic violence charges
- Post-conviction relief petitions
- Sentence reduction motions
- Constitutional violations review
- Ineffective counsel claims
- Appeals
The firm serves individuals across 14 central Illinois counties, including Peoria, McLean, Tazewell, LaSalle, Macon, Knox, Henry, Livingston, Bureau, Fulton, Marshall, Mason, McDonough, and Putnam, offering focused and experienced criminal defense representation at all stages of the legal process.
