Stacey Mccullough | Attorney

Stacey Mccullough

Stacey Mccullough

Experience: 31 years
Language(s): English

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About Stacey

Stacey A. McCullough's career has been focused on the successful defense of the criminally accused in DuPage County for over 20 years. She has firmly established her advocacy skills through hundreds of hearings and trials for offenses ranging from traffic violations to felonies. Stacey's experiences and involvement in the legal community have instilled in her the understanding that each case and client she takes on is unique and important. She reviews all circumstances thoroughly and provides clients with explanations of proceedings, potential challenges, and possible outcomes. Clients can be confident Stacey's representation is personal, honest, respectful and dedicated.

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Experience

Sole Practitioner

Thl Law Office Of Stacey A. McCullough, Ltd.

June 2005- Present

Wheaton, IL

Partner/Associate Attorney

Law Office of Thomas & McCullough, P.C.

May 2004 - May 2005

Naperville, IL

Senior Assistant Public Defender

DuPage County Public Defender's Office

October 1994 - May 2004

Wheaton, IL

Admission

Verified Illinois

1994

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
  • 3rd Vice President Elect, DuPage County Bar Association, June June
    2016 / 2017
  • Director, DuPage County Bar Association, Board of Directors, , June June
    2005-2007 / 2014 / 2016
  • Chair, Local Government Committee and Media Committee, DuPage County Bar Association,
    2005-2006
  • Chair, Criminal Law and Practice Committee, DuPage County Bar Association,
    2003-2004
  • Member, Public Interest and Education Commission, DuPage County Bar Association
  • Member, Lawyer Referral Service Committee, DuPage County Bar Association
  • Member, Budget Committee, DuPage County Bar Association
  • Member, DuPage County Bar Association
  • Treasurer, DuPage County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association,
    2016
  • President, DuPage County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association,
    2006
  • Member, DuPage County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
  • Member, DuPage Bar Foundation
  • Member, Illinois State Bar Association
  • Member, DuPage Association of Women Lawyers
Honors / Awards
  • HONORS AND AWARDS
  • DuPage County Bar Association Board of Directors Award
    1999-2000

Notable Work

Cases

CASE RESULTS

CASE RESULTS Class X Aggravated Battery to a Child trial - Presented expert witnesses on so-called "Shaken Baby Syndrome." Client was a young father accused of violently shaking his 5-month old son, causing permanent brain damage. He was facing 6-30 years in prison if convicted. I was successful in arguing client was only guilty of Reckless Conduct, a class A misdemeanor, and he received only 6 months of work release in the county jail and probation. Read the Tribune article. Kane County client charged with Class 2 felony of Aggravated Battery to a Police Officer after a struggle. After investigation, charge reduced to class B misdemeanor, Attempt Resisting a Peace Officer, sentenced to court supervision and community service. Will County clients charged with Class 2 Burglary for entering a school without permission and damaging property. After presentation of mitigation, charge reduced to Class A misdemeanor, sentenced to supervision and community service. DuPage County client charged with Felony Theft for stealing laptops from school. After exploring client's substantial emotional and behavioral issues, charge reduced to Class A misdemeanor Theft, sentenced to court supervision and community service. DuPage County client facing mandatory class X sentencing (6-30 years) for 6th DUI arrest. Charge reduced to Class 2 felony, sentenced to 3 1/2 years IDOC. DuPage County client facing non-probationable Residential Burglary (4-15 year prison sentence) for entering home without permission and stealing a safe with over $50,000 cash. Substantial mitigation provided to State resulted in amendment to Class A misdemeanor Theft, sentenced to probation and 52 days county jail. DuPage County clients facing repeat misdemeanor and felony Retail Theft charges. Clients accepted to Mental Health Court after presentation of mitigating circumstances and history of treatment. DuPage County client facing multiple, non-violent property and drug related felony charges, prior prison sentences. Client accepted to Drug Court after presentation of mitigating circumstances and pattern of substance abuse.