Kevin Eugene O'Reilly, Criminal Defense Attorney in Chicago, Illinois
Over 34 years of legal practice · focused on Criminal Defense and Personal Injury · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Special CounselatHandler Thayer Llp
Chicago, IL
Practicing criminal defense in Chicago since 1992.
- 34+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Kevin Eugene O'Reilly is a special counsel based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense and Personal Injury. Kevin has over 34 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Handler Thayer Llp. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Chicago, IL
- Experience
- over 34 years
- Known for
- Criminal Defense · Personal Injury
- Handles Criminal Defense and Personal Injury matters from Chicago, IL.
- Over 34 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Kevin Eugene O'Reilly: Kevin Eugene O'Reilly is a special counsel based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense and Personal Injury. Kevin has over 34 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Handler Thayer Llp. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Kevin Eugene O'Reilly
Kevin concentrates on criminal defense and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kevin handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Criminal Defense
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Personal Injury
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Criminal Defense cases in Chicago, Illinois
Kevin takes criminal defense matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kevin agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Chicago, Illinois
Kevin takes personal injury matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kevin agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Kevin Eugene O'Reilly — Over 34 years of Illinois criminal defense experience
Kevin Eugene O'Reilly is a special counsel based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense and Personal Injury. Kevin has over 34 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Handler Thayer Llp. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Kevin Eugene O'Reilly is a lawyer practicing personal injury, criminal law. Kevin received a B.A. degree from Loyola University at Chicago in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years. Kevin practices at Handler Thayer, LLP in Chicago, IL.
Working with Kevin on a criminal defense matter
Kevin Eugene O'Reilly is a lawyer practicing personal injury, criminal law. Kevin received a B.A. degree from Loyola University at Chicago in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years. Kevin practices at Handler Thayer, LLP in Chicago, IL.
Clients Kevin works with
Kevin reviews new inquiries case-by-case for criminal defense and personal injury matters in Chicago and the surrounding Illinois area.
Credentials
Kevin Eugene O'Reilly's legal education and bar admissions
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent
J.D. · 1992
Loyola University at Chicago
B.A. · 1988
Jurisdictions
Kevin's state bar admissions
Florida
2012 · ACTIVE
Illinois
1992 · ACTIVE
Kevin studied at J.D. in Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent and B.A. in Loyola University at Chicago.
Law school and academic background
Kevin completed J.D. in Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent and B.A. in Loyola University at Chicago. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kevin runs in Illinois is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Kevin Eugene O'Reilly
Kevin has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Kevin's professional memberships and bar associations
Chicago, Illinois State and Amercian Bar Associations Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
membership
Locations
Kevin Eugene O'Reilly's office in Chicago
Kevin's primary office is at 191 N. Wacker Dr., 23rd Fl., Chicago, IL, 60606-1633. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Kevin Eugene O'Reilly — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Kevin. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing criminal defense attorneys in Chicago.
5.0
1 client review
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How to hire Kevin Eugene O'Reilly — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new criminal defense attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kevin usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Kevin charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kevin's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Kevin will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a criminal defense attorney in Chicago, Illinois
A short list to run through before you commit: How many criminal defense matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Kevin
Kevin discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in criminal defense practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every criminal defense matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Kevin confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Kevin's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many criminal defense practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Kevin Eugene O'Reilly
How much does it cost to hire Kevin for a criminal defense case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kevin walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Kevin offer a free consultation?
Kevin charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kevin's office. Some criminal defense attorneys offer free consults — check Kevin's current terms during booking.
How long do criminal defense cases in Illinois typically take?
Simple criminal defense matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Kevin gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Kevin take my case if I'm outside Chicago?
Kevin is licensed in Illinois. Matters governed by Illinois law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Kevin will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Kevin?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Kevin will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Kevin accepting new criminal defense clients right now?
Kevin's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Criminal Defense attorneys serving Chicago, Springfield and Northbrook in Illinois
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