Attorney Larry Vandersnick

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Former Prosecutor • Former Judge • Former State's Attorney

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Trust Your Defense Case To A Former Prosecutor And Former Judge

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It stands to reason that you can better understand your opponents after standing in their shoes. As a former Henry County state’s attorney, I know firsthand how the prosecution builds cases against my clients. I know how to identify and seize upon weaknesses in the prosecutor’s cases.

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As a former judge, I also see criminal law cases from the perspective of the bench. I know which tactics are likely to sway judges and which they will frown upon. I have established excellent working relationships at all levels of the criminal justice system.

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An Aggressive Approach That Gets Results

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I believe in aggressively defending my clients and will work tirelessly to build a strong and persuasive case. A dismissal or not guilty verdict at trial is ideal and preferable to incarceration. As such, I will only negotiate a plea when that is the most realistic option and best for you, and then only at your direction. The decisions are yours to make. I will provide you with the sound legal guidance you need to make informed decisions about your critical legal matters.

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Do not let criminal charges ruin your life. I will take every possible step to have your charges reduced or dismissed. I am committed to ensuring that the prosecutor meets the burden of proof and to building a resilient criminal defense strategy on your behalf.

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Whether you are under investigation or have been arrested and charged with a federal or state crime, I have the experience and skills to successfully resolve your case. To learn more about my professional qualifications, please click on the link provided below.

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Areas of Practice

• Drug Trafficking

• Drug Possession

• DUI

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Bar Admissions

• Illinois, 1977

• U.S. District Court Southern District of Illinois, 1977

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Education

• John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois

  • Juris Doctor – 1977

• University of Illinois, Champaign, Illinois

  • B.A., Bachelor of Arts

  • Honors: With Honors

  • Major: Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Representative Cases

• People v. Frank Pulling 2015 IL APP 3d 140516

• People v. Wan Fung Lee – 2017 IL APP (3d) 170209 (u)

• People v. Jacky Yao Chuan Xiong – 2017 IL APP (3d) 170209 (u)

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Professional Associations and Memberships

• Attorney & Counselor, State of Illinois, 1977 – Present

• Illinois Bar Association, 2009 – Present

• Illinois Judge’s Association, 1994 – Present

• Illinois State’s Attorney Association, 1982 – 1994

• National Association of Premier DUI Attorneys

• NCDD (National College For DUI Defense, Inc.)

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Past Employment Positions

• Farber & Vandersnick Law Office, 1977 – 1981

• Assistant Henry County State’s Attorney, 1977 – 1981

• Henry County State’s Attorney, 1982 – 1994

• Circuit Court Judge, Rock Island, Illinois, 1994 – 2002

• Circuit Court Judge, Cambridge, Illinois, 2002 – 2008

• Farber Law Office, 2008 – 2015

• Paulson Vandersnick Law Office: 2016-Present

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