Donald Cosley, Attorney
Donald J. Cosley
Divorce & Family Law, Criminal, Child Support, DUI-DWI, Felony, Misdemeanor, Post conviction services, Traffic violations
- Law School: John Marshall Law School, J.D. 1994
- Status: In Good Standing
- Licensed: 26 years
847-253-3100
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introduction
Mr. Cosley belongs to several professional associations. He is a member of the Chicago Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Mr. Cosley is extremely active as a member of the Northwest Suburban Bar Association and has been part of the organization's Board of Governors, Foundation Board, and has served as Parliamentarian. He has also served as Chairperson on several committees, including the Holiday Party Committee, the Judges Night Committee, and the Committee responsible for the group's Supreme Court Trip. Mr. Cosley also served as Chairperson for the Attorney Referral Service.
Experience
| Position | Organization | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attorney | Cosley Law Office | Illinois | Current |
Education
| School | Degree | Major | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Marshall Law School | J.D. | Law School | 1994 |
| DePauw University Greencastle, IN | B.A. | 1991 |
Admission
| State / Court | Date |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 1994 |
Associations
- Illinois State Bar Association, Member
Northwest Suburban Bar Association (NWSBA), Member
Northwest Suburban Bar Association, Parliamentarian, 1999 - 2000
Northwest Suburban Bar Association, Board of Governors, 2000 - 2003, 2003 - 2006
Northwest Suburban Bar Association, Holiday Party Chairperson, 1999, 2000 & 2003
Northwest Suburban Bar Association, Chairperson for Supreme Court Trip, 2001 - 2003
Northwest Suburban Bar Association, Judges Night Co-Chairperson, 2001 - 2011
Northwest Suburban Bar Association, Attorney Referral Service Chairperson, 2001 - 2006
Northwest Suburban Bar Association, Foundation Board, 2001 - 2005
Northwest Suburban Bar Association, Long Range Planning Committee, 2007 - 2008
NWSBA & Suburban Bar Coalition, Judicial Screening
Northwest Suburban Bar Association, Committee Vice President, 2009 - 2010
Northwest Suburban Bar Association, Committee Executive Vice President, 2010 - 2011
Northwest Suburban Bar Association, Nominating Committee 2010
Attorney Referral Service, Judges by Night & Holiday Party, Chairperson
Suburban Bar Coalition
Mock Trial, Coach & Judge, 2005 - 2008
Honors & Awards
- AVVO Rating 9.9
Cases
Publications
Office Hours
| Sun. | Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
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Legal Articles
Underage Drinking Liability: Illinois House Bill 4745 (2015-04-23 13:25:15)
Minor in possession. Open container violations. Driving under the influence. Minors are particularly susceptible to committing these alcohol-related crimes in peer-driven situations while still underage.
Tips for Handling an Illinois Traffic Stop (2015-07-27 14:42:01)
We’ve all been there: felt the panic rise over us when we see flashing lights in our rearview mirror; felt the anxiety of getting pulled over even if we think we are doing nothing wrong.
Decriminalization, Legalization, and Marijuana Use in Illinois (2015-07-27 14:43:45)
With many states jumping on the marijuana legalizationn bandwagon, whether it be for medical or recreational use, “legalization” and “decriminalization” are two words often used interchangeably, although they have different meanings under the eyes of the law.
Illinois Cell Phone Penalties and Traffic Tickets (2015-08-17 13:22:22)
Eating. Smoking. Fiddling with the radio. Entering your destination on GPS. Entertaining children. Carrying on conversation. There are numerous ways that a driver may become distracted, but none compares to the use of a cell phone.
New Illinois DUI Laws Offer a Second Chance (2015-10-08 12:06:31)
A new Illinois law implements a program that permits those who have lost their license as a result of drinking and driving the possibility of receiving a limited driving permit if they meet certain criteria.
Peer Endordements
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Service Type: Private
Language: English
Update Date: 2014-07-07
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1855 Rohlwing Road
Suite D
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
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