David B. Franks | Attorney

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About David
Mr. Franks served as an Assistant State’s Attorney in both Cook County and McHenry County, Illinois. In McHenry County he served four years as a prosecutor in the Misdemeanor and Felony Divisions. He served as one of the first two designated Domestic Battery Prosecutors in McHenry County, as well as the Misdemeanor and Traffic Division Supervisor.
Drawing upon his eight years of experience as an Assistant State’s Attorney and seven years as a criminal defense attorney, Mr. Franks understands the intricacies of DUI and criminal defense, and consistently achieves outstanding results for his clients using his skill as a researcher, negotiator and advocate. Mr. Franks has successfully defended clients charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Reckless Driving and various traffic moving violations, as well as criminal charges ranging from petty offenses to Class X felonies.
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Admission
Illinois
1989








Recognitions & Achievements
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National Association of Criminal Lawyers
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Position Association Name Duration
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Member Illinois State Bar Association Criminal Justice Section Council2007-present
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Fellow Illinois Bar Foundation2000-present
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Member Illinois State Bar Association, Traffic Laws and Courts Section Council1999-present
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Member McHenry County Bar Association1995-present
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Chairman Illinois State Bar Association ,Traffic Laws and Courts Section Council2006-2007
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Vice-Chair Illinois State Bar Association, Traffic Laws and Courts Section Council2005-2006
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Secretary Illinois State Bar Association, Traffic Laws and Courts Section Council2004-2005
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Member Illinois State Bar Association, Criminal Law Section Council1990-1999
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Military Decorations:
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- Defense Meritorious Service Medal
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- Joint Service Commendation Medal
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- Navy Commendation Medal (Awarded Three Times)
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- Navy Achievement Medal (Awarded Two Times)
Notable Work
Public Defender Stephen Baker, Assistant State’s Attorney David B. Franks and the Honorable Daniel T. Gillespie, Survey of Illinois Law: Criminal Law and Procedure, Southern Illinois University Law Journal (Summer )
1995
Public Defender Stephen Baker, Assistant State’s Attorney David B. Franks and the Honorable Daniel T. Gillespie, Survey of Illinois Law: Criminal Law and Procedure, Southern Illinois University Law Journal (Summer )
1996