Chicago, Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney
Attorney Profile
Skilled in Criminal Defense - Focused on the Best Interests of the Client
Marilyn A. Miller is a seasoned criminal defense lawyer with over 30 years of experience defending serious
felonies and misdemeanors in both state and federal court. She obtained a Juris Doctor degree from a top
law school, Chicago-Kent College of Law, and was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1979. As a dedicated
criminal trial lawyer, Ms. Miller has tried over forty jury trials and hundreds of bench trials, defended capital
cases and negotiated reduced penalties for serious offenses. She is respected and very well regarded not
only by the Illinois and federal judges before whom she has appeared, but has the well-earned respect from
the prosecutors who have been her opponents in the courtroom.
Ms. Miller is an active member of the Chicago Bar Association, the West Suburban Bar Association, the
DuPage County Bar Association, and the Illinois State Bar Association. She specializes in criminal defense
litigation in the State of Illinois and the U.S District Courts.
Areas of Practice include Sex Offenses, DUI Defense, Weapons Violations, Narcotics Charges, Domestic
Violence, Property Crimes, Financial Crimes, Federal Criminal Defense, Crimes Against Persons, Murder
Charges and other Crimes. More information on these practice areas can be found on the firm’s websites at
http://www.marilynmillerlaw.com and http://dupagecountycriminaldefenselawyer.com.
To put the first-rate legal expertise of Ms. Miller to work for you or your loved one, call 630-424-8816 to speak
with this experienced criminal defense lawyer or email us.
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Our Defense Strategy
We begin our legal work on a case by conducting an in-depth interview with the client to determine the facts,
circumstances, and identity of witnesses in the case. Next, we obtain the police reports, laboratory reports,
transcripts, and other documentary evidence relevant to the case. Upon review of these materials, a thorough
investigation of the case is done including a visit to the scene and interviews of witnesses. Simultaneously,
the case is being analyzed with a view toward potential defenses to be raised as well as mitigating evidence
to be used in the case. Extensive legal research is also conducted as part of the development of the
defense. The services of an investigator may also be utilized to assist in the investigation of the case.
Finally, a credible theory of defense is developed as part of the strategy for trial.
As part of the defense of the case, there may also be various pre-trial motions to be presented to the court to
challenge the probable cause to arrest and/or to search, the voluntariness of a confession or statement, the
suggestibility of an identification, and so forth. A hearing on these motions will be conducted and the court
will make its ruling.
Finally, a decision must be made by the client, with the advise of counsel, as to whether to proceed to trial as
well as which type of trial, bench or jury, is in the best interest of the client. It is our preference to proceed to
trial if the facts of the case warrant it and the client desires it. On the other hand, the client may want to
negotiate with the prosecutor for a reduced penalty in return for a plea of guilty to the charge or a reduced
charge. A client now in a better position to negotiate a more reasonable resolution of the case because the
case is ready for trial with a winning strategy in place.
The Law Offices of Marilyn A. Miller is a leading criminal defense law firm in Cook and DuPage County as well
a metropolitan Chicago area. Call 630-424-8816 for an appointment today for discuss your case and put our
legal skills to work for you.
Attorney Profile
Skilled in Criminal Defense - Focused on the Best Interests of the Client
Marilyn A. Miller is a seasoned criminal defense lawyer with over 30 years of experience defending serious
felonies and misdemeanors in both state and federal court. She obtained a Juris Doctor degree from a top
law school, Chicago-Kent College of Law, and was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1979. As a dedicated
criminal trial lawyer, Ms. Miller has tried over forty jury trials and hundreds of bench trials, defended capital
cases and negotiated reduced penalties for serious offenses. She is respected and very well regarded not
only by the Illinois and federal judges before whom she has appeared, but has the well-earned respect from
the prosecutors who have been her opponents in the courtroom.
Ms. Miller is an active member of the Chicago Bar Association, the West Suburban Bar Association, the
DuPage County Bar Association, and the Illinois State Bar Association. She specializes in criminal defense
litigation in the State of Illinois and the U.S District Courts.
Areas of Practice include Sex Offenses, DUI Defense, Weapons Violations, Narcotics Charges, Domestic
Violence, Property Crimes, Financial Crimes, Federal Criminal Defense, Crimes Against Persons, Murder
Charges and other Crimes. More information on these practice areas can be found on the firm’s websites at
http://www.marilynmillerlaw.com and http://dupagecountycriminaldefenselawyer.com.
To put the first-rate legal expertise of Ms. Miller to work for you or your loved one, call 630-424-8816 to speak
with this experienced criminal defense lawyer or email us.
_______________________________________________________________________
Our Defense Strategy
We begin our legal work on a case by conducting an in-depth interview with the client to determine the facts,
circumstances, and identity of witnesses in the case. Next, we obtain the police reports, laboratory reports,
transcripts, and other documentary evidence relevant to the case. Upon review of these materials, a thorough
investigation of the case is done including a visit to the scene and interviews of witnesses. Simultaneously,
the case is being analyzed with a view toward potential defenses to be raised as well as mitigating evidence
to be used in the case. Extensive legal research is also conducted as part of the development of the
defense. The services of an investigator may also be utilized to assist in the investigation of the case.
Finally, a credible theory of defense is developed as part of the strategy for trial.
As part of the defense of the case, there may also be various pre-trial motions to be presented to the court to
challenge the probable cause to arrest and/or to search, the voluntariness of a confession or statement, the
suggestibility of an identification, and so forth. A hearing on these motions will be conducted and the court
will make its ruling.
Finally, a decision must be made by the client, with the advise of counsel, as to whether to proceed to trial as
well as which type of trial, bench or jury, is in the best interest of the client. It is our preference to proceed to
trial if the facts of the case warrant it and the client desires it. On the other hand, the client may want to
negotiate with the prosecutor for a reduced penalty in return for a plea of guilty to the charge or a reduced
charge. A client now in a better position to negotiate a more reasonable resolution of the case because the
case is ready for trial with a winning strategy in place.
The Law Offices of Marilyn A. Miller is a leading criminal defense law firm in Cook and DuPage County as well
a metropolitan Chicago area. Call 630-424-8816 for an appointment today for discuss your case and put our
legal skills to work for you.
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Criminal defense attorney Marilyn A. Miller represents clients throughout the cities of Chicago, Wheaton, Naperville, Schaumburg,
Villa Park, Glen Ellyn, Lombard, Addison, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Carol Stream, Oak Brook, Oakbrook Terrace, Itasca, Lisle,
Wood Dale, Bloomingdale, Glendale Heights, Bartlett, Hanover Park, Wayne, Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills, West Chicago, Geneva,
St. Charles, Cook County, Dupage County, Kane County, and Will County as well as arrests by Illinois State Police on Interstate
Highways. In Cook County, Chicago criminal defense lawyer Marilyn A. Miller represents clients in the courts located at 26th and
California, Skokie, Markham, Bridgeview, Rolling Meadows, Maywood as well as all the courts in the city of Chicago.
Disclaimer: The information on this site is for general information purposes only. The information on this site is not intended to
and does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Villa Park, Glen Ellyn, Lombard, Addison, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Carol Stream, Oak Brook, Oakbrook Terrace, Itasca, Lisle,
Wood Dale, Bloomingdale, Glendale Heights, Bartlett, Hanover Park, Wayne, Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills, West Chicago, Geneva,
St. Charles, Cook County, Dupage County, Kane County, and Will County as well as arrests by Illinois State Police on Interstate
Highways. In Cook County, Chicago criminal defense lawyer Marilyn A. Miller represents clients in the courts located at 26th and
California, Skokie, Markham, Bridgeview, Rolling Meadows, Maywood as well as all the courts in the city of Chicago.
Disclaimer: The information on this site is for general information purposes only. The information on this site is not intended to
and does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Contact Us - Office Locations
Regency Towers Center, 1415 West 22nd Street, Tower Floor Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 (Map & Directions)
203 N. LaSalle, Suite 2100, Chicago IL 60601 (Map & Directions)
Phone 630-424-8816 Email: Mamillerlaw@aol.com
Note - please do not send confidential or time-sensitive material to us via email. Call for a
consultation.
Regency Towers Center, 1415 West 22nd Street, Tower Floor Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 (Map & Directions)
203 N. LaSalle, Suite 2100, Chicago IL 60601 (Map & Directions)
Phone 630-424-8816 Email: Mamillerlaw@aol.com
Note - please do not send confidential or time-sensitive material to us via email. Call for a
consultation.
