Michael J. Conway Attorney at Law, L.L.C. - Waukegan, IL

Over Three Decades of Dedicated Trial Advocacy in Waukegan

Located on South County Street directly across from the Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan, Michael J. Conway Attorney at Law, L.L.C. provides aggressive legal representation for clients across Northeastern Illinois. Admitted to the Illinois Bar and the U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois in 1992, and later admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court in 2013, Michael J. Conway has spent more than three decades inside criminal and civil courtrooms. Before establishing his private practice, Mr. Conway served seven years as a Senior Assistant Public Defender in Lake County, mastering local trial procedure and jury strategy. Clients seeking to find a lawyer who knows the local judges, prosecutors, and courtroom dynamics trust Michael J. Conway for determined and principled defense.

Fearless Criminal Defense and DUI Protection

When facing criminal accusations in Lake County, your reputation, liberty, and driver's license are immediately on the line. Acting as trusted criminal defense lawyers, the firm defends clients against state and federal misdemeanors and felonies. With an extensive track record in traffic and driving cases, Mr. Conway serves as premier dui/dwi defense lawyers, challenging traffic stop validity, field sobriety assessments, and chemical breath tests to preserve your driving privileges. Furthermore, the firm delivers skilled counsel as traffic ticket lawyers and violent crime defense lawyers, representing individuals accused of domestic violence, assault, weapons violations, drug possession, and theft offenses. Mr. Conway also guides clients through expungement and record-sealing proceedings to clear prior arrest records.

Juvenile Justice Advocacy and Delinquency Defense

Allegations against minors carry unique legal and developmental challenges that require special courtroom care. Having taught Introduction to Criminal Justice and Juvenile Delinquency as an adjunct faculty member at the College of Lake County for over two decades, attorney Michael J. Conway brings authoritative insight into the juvenile justice system. He represents young people facing delinquency charges, school disciplinary actions, and probation violations, working diligently to divert cases away from formal detention toward educational and rehabilitative solutions that keep young futures on track.

Strategic Divorce, Custody, and Family Law Solutions

Family disputes demand both emotional sensitivity and steadfast legal protection. Practicing as experienced divorce lawyers and child custody lawyers, Michael J. Conway helps clients navigate contested and uncontested marital dissolutions, allocation of parental responsibilities, and parenting time schedules. He also serves as dedicated child support lawyers and domestic violence lawyers, managing paternity matters, child support enforcement, and emergency orders of protection. When you need a lawyer urgently to address an unexpected court summons, arrest, or family crisis, Mr. Conway provides immediate and reassuring counsel.

Core Practice Areas Handled by the Firm

• Felony and misdemeanor criminal defense in Lake County courts
• Driving under the influence (DUI) defense and statutory summary suspension hearings
• Traffic ticket defense, reckless driving, and driver license reinstatement
• Juvenile delinquency defense and minor abuse and neglect proceedings
• Contested and uncontested divorce proceedings and property division
• Child custody, visitation schedules, parenting plans, and child support
• Domestic violence protective orders and restraining orders

Direct Representation from a Seasoned Litigator

When you hire an attorney at Michael J. Conway Attorney at Law, L.L.C., your case is handled personally by Mr. Conway from start to finish. A former Treasurer and longtime member of the Lake County Bar Association and the Illinois State Bar Association, Mr. Conway is known for open communication and straightforward case assessments. The firm offers free initial consultations and flexible payment options, ensuring accessible and high-caliber legal support when you need it most.