18 years as a college instructor for criminal law, paralegal studies, and other legal topics. Tried over 150 jury trials to a verdict. Formerly: a prosecutor, a public defender, over 21 years as a judge, Put knowledge on your side.

Joel E. Brown is a skilled Peoria attorney and founder of Joel E. Brown, P.C.. At the firm, he assists clients with complex personal injury and criminal defense cases, including wrongful death, motor vehicle and commercial vehicle accidents, product liability, workers’ compensation, white collar crimes, and more. Attorney Brown believes that consistent communication and realistic expectations are the keys to sound attorney-client relationships. He offers his clients a personal approach and dedicated, focused representation that takes into account their needs and goals. Most of all, he prides himself on his level of responsiveness and attentiveness in all matters. Attorney Brown is a tireless advocate of his clients’ rights and futures.

Since 1995, the Kamin Civil Rights Group has helped people accused of crimes in courts from 2600 S. California to the Dirksen Federal Building, in matters ranging from murder to tiger killing. If you or a loved one is charged with a felony in the Chicago area, call us immediately. Whether you are charged with a property crime, a sex crime, or a crime against another person, we will be there. Once your innocence is shown, we sue the police for their brutality, your false arrest or your wrongful conviction. In Illinois, police brutality occurs with alarming frequency. Regardless of the charge, police often make false arrests and cause physical harm while making the arrest. At the Kamin Civil Rights Group, we possess sophisticated civil rights litigation experience. We understand how police officers, sheriff’s deputies and other law enforcement personnel often abuse their authority.

A Quad City native, Andrew takes pride in helping common people with their legal concerns. We are not a big, stuffy law firm looking to retire on a class action settlement. We help individuals and families work through tough situations and plan for the future while protecting their best interests. Andrew is licensed to practice in both Iowa and Illinois state and federal court. He is a member of the Scott County and Rock Island County Bar Association, Iowa and Illinois Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Iowa, as well as his Juris Doctorate from the U of I College of Law, graduating with Honors in 2000.