Mr. Brett A. Appelman | Attorney

Mr. Brett A. Appelman

Mr. Brett A. Appelman

Criminal, Felony, DUI-DWI, Juvenile Law, Behavioral Health, Theft / Retail Theft, Multiple DUI, Field Sobriety Tests, Traffic Crimes, Speeding, Reckless Driving, Driving with a Suspended or Revoked License, Drug Crimes, Drug Possession, Drug Trafficking, Drug Manufacturing, Violent Crimes, Assault, Aggravated Assault, Domestic Violence, Domestic Battery, Orders of Protection, Weapons Charges, Underage Drinking, Civil Litigation, Landlord Evictions, Small Claims

Naperville, IL Criminal Defense Attorney

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Main Office

50 S. Main St.
Suite 200
Naperville, IL 60540

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From our office in Naperville, Illinois, we serve clients throughout DuPage County, Kane County, Kendall County, Cook County, and Will County, including Wheaton, Aurora, Downers Grove, Lisle, Aurora, Elgin, St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia, Yorkville, Ottawa, and Plainfield.

Appelman Law LLC

About Brett

In 2007, Brett Appelman established Appelman Law LLC with the mission of safeguarding and advocating for the rights of individuals accused of crimes. Brett firmly believes that every defendant, regardless of the charges they face, deserves the most exceptional legal defense possible.

Brett personally handles a wide array of complex cases at the highest level, including Attempted Murder, Kidnapping, Aggravated Sexual Assault, and individuals charged with multiple DUI offenses. He has consistently achieved successful outcomes for clients facing various criminal charges, such as DUI, Aggravated Battery, Solicitation, Attempted Murder, Armed Robbery, Tax Evasion, and Felony Drug Possession and Delivery.

Originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan, Brett pursued his undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan. He then earned a Master's Degree in Forensic Psychology from the John Jay College of Criminal Justice before attending law school at the University of Wisconsin. Prior to establishing his own firm, Brett gained valuable experience as an Assistant Public Defender in Kane County, Illinois. During his time there, he defended numerous DUI and Driving While Suspended cases, as well as various misdemeanors. Additionally, Brett served as the defense attorney on the board of the Treatment Alternative Court, Kane County's specialized mental health court.

In a remarkable accomplishment in 2016, Brett secured a Not Guilty By Reason Of Insanity verdict in a felony trial, sparing his client from potentially facing decades of imprisonment for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.

To schedule your free consultation with the Naperville, IL Criminal Defense Attorney, visit online or call 630-717-7801.

To learn more about our costs and fees, please schedule your free consultation online, or by calling 630-717-7801.

Experience

Founder / Attorney

Appelman Law LLC

2018 - Present

Naperville, IL

Principal / Attorney at Law

Appelman & Associates LLC

2011 - 2017

Naperville, IL

Founder / Criminal Trial Lawyer

Appelman Criminal Defense LLC

2007 - 2011

Naperville, IL

Assistant Public Defender

Kane County Public Defender's Office

2006 - 2007

St. Charles, IL

Admission

Verified Wisconsin

2007

Verified Illinois

2006

Education

John Jay College

M.A.

2001

University of Michigan

B.A.

1995

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • DuPage County Bar Association,
    2007 - Present
  • Illinois State Bar Association,
    2006 - Present
  • Kane County Bar Association,
    2006 - Present
  • American Bar Association,
    2006 - Present
Honors / Awards
  • Super Lawyers
    2023
  • Super Lawyers, Rising Stars
    2015 - 2016

Notable Work

Cases

Case Results

See the impact our Naperville attorney makes. If you need a trustworthy attorney who will provide aggressive support, call 630-717-7801. We offer free consults.

Founded 2007

Appelman Law LLC Highlights

Criminal, Felony, Misdemeanor, DUI-DWI, Juvenile Law, Behavioral Health, Theft / Retail Theft, Multiple DUI, Field Sobriety Tests, Traffic Crimes, Speeding, Reckless Driving, Driving with a Suspended or Revoked License, Drug Crimes, Drug Possession, Drug Trafficking, Drug Manufacturing, Violent Crimes, Assault, Aggravated Assault, Domestic Violence, Domestic Battery, Orders of Protection, Weapons Charges, Underage Drinking, Civil Litigation, Landlord Evictions, Small Claims

Firm Size: 1-5 Attorneys
Firm Locations: 1
Languages: English

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