About Jessica J. Koester

Jessica Koester is the founding lawyer and owner of our firm. With nearly 20 years of high-caliber legal experience, she has helped many individuals find favorable resolutions to their criminal charges. She addresses criminal cases at both the state and federal levels, is skilled in criminal appeals and has tried many cases before judges and juries. Ms. Koester is admitted to practice law in Illinois and Missouri.

Sje graduated from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, May 1999 with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science. Graduated from the University of Notre Dame Law School, South Bend, IN, May 2002 with her Juris Doctor. While in law school she began clerking with the law firm of Lucco, Brown and Mudge. After graduation she was hired on as an associate and worked there for 8 years until starting my own firm. She licensed in Illinois and Missouri and have been admitted to practice in the Southern District of Illinois, Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. She is a member of the American Bar Association, The Illinois State Bar Association, The Madison County Bar Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Illinois Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Published Works

Criminal Defense

Drug Charges

DUI & Traffic Violations

Juvenile Law

Federal Charges

Past Employment Positions

Lucco, Brown and Mudge, Associate, 2002 to 2010

Pro Bono Activities

Pro Bono work for the Good Samaritan House, 2011 to 2011

Professional Associations and Memberships

American Bar Association, Member, 2000 to 2012

Madison County Bar Association, Member, 2002 to Present

Illinois State Bar Association, Member, Present

American Association for Justice, Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member

Illinois Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Member

Illinois State Bar Association, Standing Committee on Corrections and Sentencing, 2012 to Present

Illinois State Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section Council, 2012 to Present

 

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Criminal Law
Posted by Bobby
February 20, 2025
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I'm astonished to see any bad reviews here; Jessi is the single most impressive professional I've met in my life. She blends compassion and hard work with a brilliant mind. I'd recommend her to anyone and consider her price to be a tremendous value.

Family Law
Posted by Neal
October 19, 2024
Hired Attorney

Did a great job for me Glad I found Jessica to represent me Everyone involved was happy with the outcome Promptly returned all my emails, even on weekends Happy with the results of my case If in trouble again, she's my first phone call

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
March 02, 2018
Hired Attorney

Jessica Koester Is the best lawyer in my option. I have used here since 2009 for all of my criminal cases. I have had 3 felony state cases and 3 felony federal cases she has kept me out of jail on all cases not to mention that she just got the judge to lower my state charges to misdemeanors while still on probation in federal court. She always returns calls when you call she gives her clients her cell number so that in case of an emergency you can get in contact with her. I have sent many of my

 
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
October 17, 2016
Hired Attorney

I would highly recommend Jessica. I was so happy when she called me back and put my heart and mind at ease. I was a nervous wreck. She took care of our situation right away. She was so professional. I could not be happier with the help we received from Jessica. Thank You from the bottom of my families heart!!

Drug Crimes
Posted by anonymous
December 31, 2024
Hired Attorney

$30,000 for the same thing I could’ve got for $6,000 anywhere else. Then after the fact I got my license suspended and had no idea that that was even a possibility. Had to take a plea bargain after being told numerous times that we have a winning case even though I didn’t want to. She said I’d have to sign a paper saying that she advised against a motion to suppress if I wanted to continue through with it. That makes you lose any confidence in your lawyer after that. Gave me 3 case laws that had next to nothing to do with my case. Worst waste of money I have ever spent. Now I have to pay for another attorney. Always seems unprepared at court. Don’t waste your money. Whatever you do don’t sign any contract because she rushes you to pay and then does nothing for you. Barely even showed up to court. Always has a more important case than yours that she claims to be working on. Worse than going to court with a public defender. Lost my license and never was told that it was a possibility.

 
Traffic Violations
Posted by Thomas
June 03, 2024
Hired Attorney

Jessica was non responsive about getting back to me. She took advantage of me and countless others and overcharged. When she explaied to me what was gonna happen she purposely miss communicated several things and forgot to file paperwork that would have saved me alot of money with the state of Illinois. My new attorney that is right down the street from Jessica, Polinske law office are great people and explained what she did and how egregious her actions really were. Sad to say but she is lazy and will take advantage of people.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Criminal Law 5
    • DUI/DWI
    • Traffic Violations
    • Juvenile Law
    • Sex Crimes
    • Federal Criminal Law
  • Other 7
    • Criminal Defense
    • Criminal Law - Federal (White Collar Crime)
    • Drug Charges
    • DUI and Traffic
    • Assault and Battery
    • Burglary and Theft
    • Expungement/Sealing of Court Records

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2002, Illinois
    2004, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
    2005, U.S. Federal Circuit
    2005, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
    2006, U.S. Supreme Court
    2009, Missouri
    Memberships
    American Bar Association, Member, 2000 to 2012
    Madison County Bar Association, Member, 2002 to Present
    Illinois State Bar Association, Member, Present
    American Association for Justice, Member
    National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member
    Illinois Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Member
    Illinois State Bar Association, Standing Committee on Corrections and Sentencing, 2012 to Present
    Illinois State Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section Council, 2012 to Present.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Notre Dame Law School
    Class of 2002
    J.D.
    Dean's List
    Other Education
    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    Class of 1999
    B.A.
    Political Science
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Attorneys FAQs

  • Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?
    Yes, Jessica J. Koester is admitted to practice in Illinois and Missouri.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Jessica J. Koester is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois and United States Supreme Court.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?
    Yes, Jessica J. Koester has a 4.6 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Jessica J. Koester attended Notre Dame Law School.