Cosmo J. Tedone was born on December 13, 1966 in Manchester, Connecticut. Prior to forming the law firm, Tedone & Morton, P.C., he was the senior associate with Chuck Bretz and Associates, P.C. for eight years along with experience as an Assistant Will County Public Defender and private practice in the area of insurance defense and general civil litigation. He was involved with several appeals that resulted in three murder convictions being overturned in 2011. His current practice emphasizes in criminal defense (DUI, Suspended Driver Licenses, Drugs, Domestic Battery, Homicide and Appeals) and Secretary of State Hearings, representing a wide variety of clientele. He represents clients in litigation matters before Federal and State Courts, arbitration and administrative agencies. Cosmo has many years of experience as a litigator trying over fifty jury trials and hundreds of bench trials and motions. Mr. Tedone graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology (B.A. 1990) and Thomas Cooley School of Law (J.D. 1999-Cum Laude). He received several awards and accomplishments while in law school including a Certificate of Merit in Torts and Family Law, finalist in the school's moot court competition and member of law review. He is admitted and qualified to practice in the States of Connecticut and Illinois and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar. Mr. Tedone is a member of the Will County Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association and former member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers. To schedule an appointment, contact us at 815-666-1285.

Attorney Eric J. Blatti was born in the state of Illinois, specifically the Joliet area. He has since remained a part of the local community. Eric graduated from Joliet Township High School and attended Joliet Junior College where he received his Associate's Degree in Arts. After junior college, he continued his education and graduated from Lewis University with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science (Cum Laude). Eric then attended the Thomas M. Cooley Law School. He earned his Juris Doctor agree in January of 2008 (Dean's List). While in law school, Eric interned for the Will County Public Defender's office. In 2008, he passed the Illinois State Bar and was hired as a full-time-attorney. As an Assistant Public Defender, Eric earned the respect of fellow attorneys and judges. He had a reputation as a fearless litigator and persuasive negotiator. He gained valuable experience by trying over 50 cases, including both jury trials and bench trials. Utilizing his extensive legal knowledge and effective trial skills, Eric now operates his own practice and serves Chicagoland in the areas of criminal defense, traffic crimes, DUI, expungement, driver's license reinstatement, and divorce and family law. He maintains active memberships in the Will County Bar Association and Illinois State Bar Association. Attorney Eric J. Blatti and our law firm can assist you with your Will County, Kendall County, or Grundy County case. Call 815-666-2740 or contact us online to schedule a free initial consultation at our Plainfield law office.

From 2014 to 2024, David served as a Circuit Judge in the 12th Judicial Circuit of Will County, Illinois. During this time, he presided over the felony/criminal division, which is the second largest in the state. In this role, he directed the administration of court activities, including Grand Jury sessions and managed a docket exceeding 8,000 cases monthly. Davod was responsible for overseeing courtroom proceedings from pretrial motions through to sentencing. He also led a committee that introduced technological advancements within the criminal justice system, including virtual court applications. His leadership was recognized by voters in the 2020 General Election, where he was re-elected with 73.41% of the vote. His practice areas includes criminal defense and personal injury. Before his time as a Circuit Judge, David served as an Associate Judge from 2013 to 2014, handling a diverse array of cases, ranging from family law to civil and criminal matters. Prior to his judicial roles, from 2005 to 2013, he co-founded Carlson, Zelazo & O'Dekirk, LLC, a law firm based in Joliet, Illinois. His practice at the firm covered a broad spectrum of litigation, including criminal, civil, and administrative cases in both State and Federal courts. During this period, David successfully tried numerous cases and represented the local transportation agency, PACE, in various legal matters. From 2001 to 2005, David worked as an Assistant State's Attorney in Will County, where he focused on prosecuting gang-related crimes within the Organized Crime Unit. His extensive caseload included narcotics, organized crime, and homicide cases. He also gained valuable experience in insurance defense and commercial litigation while practicing at Bullaro & Carton in Chicago from 2002 to 2003, handling cases involving transportation-related torts, asbestos/mesothelioma claims, and federal diversity jurisdiction. Earlier in his career, David served as a "711" Attorney in the City of Chicago's Department of Law from 2000 to 2001, where he prosecuted various municipal violations, including railroad code infractions. In 1998, he worked as an Administrator in the Illinois Comptroller's Office, leading community outreach efforts and overseeing the development of a database to monitor Cemetery and Funeral Home Trust Funds across the state. His career began in 1994 as a Probation Officer for the Cook County Circuit Court, where he specialized in Intensive Probation and Home Confinement, supervising convicted felons within the community.

Kristine Honiotes is a trial lawyer with over 12 years of experience. As a former Will County Assistant Public Defender, she defended all types of felony and misdemeanor cases including murder, domestic violence, DUI, drug offenses, and other serious felony offenses. From our office in Joliet, Illinois we serve clients throughout Will County, DuPage County, and Cook County including but not limited to Lockport, Plainfield, Crest Hill, Romeoville, Bolingbrook, Aurora, New Lenox, Mokena, Homer Glen, Frankfort, Peotone, Shorewood, Manhattan, Wheaton and Downers Grove.

Khaled Issa is a well-versed trial attorney with more than 10 years of legal experience. Knowledgeable in many areas of law, Attorney Issa concentrates his practice in the areas of criminal defense and personal injury. In 2021, Kal established his private practice, Issa Law, LLC, after his former partner James Payonk retired. Located in Orland Park, Attorney Issa works diligently to help his clients achieve legal success. To schedule an initial consultation with a skilled Will County criminal defense attorney, visit Kal's website or call 708-966-2408.