Brian Polinske

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Dedicated to Criminal Defense. Let my 100+ jury trial experience work for you.

Experience: 31 years

Criminal Law, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury

Illinois and Federal Circuit

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Experience 31y

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A former prosecutor, I gained insight into what the government looks at when prosecuting defendants. I have successfully conducted many jury trials (125+). From Murder to Drug Trafficking to DUI I have won my clients cases. Let my 26 years of trial experience work for you. My practice is primarily criminal defense oriented. Madison, St. Clair, Jersey, Macoupin, Monroe, Montgomery, Clinton, Calhoun, Fayette and Bond counties are the counties I concentrate in.

Unlike other attorneys, we don't practice in other areas such as bankruptcy, collections, or small claims. We prefer to concentrate our efforts in criminal defense. This allows us to maintain a high level of reputation among the courts and prosecutors. Further, we concentrate our practice only in Southern Illinois. For the same reason - this helps our clients more successfully resolve their cases.

I am retained by most persons charged with cannabis and drug trafficking in the metro-east area. I am able to successfully obtain dismissals in about 50% of trafficking cases. The manner in which I accomplish this is to obtain COMPLETE discovery. Most attorneys don't know what evidence exists. I am well versed in all types of discovery from K9 packets (including Trainer), Valkyrie protocol, confidential informant disclosures, complete search warrant materials (all 3 portions), radio/communication logs, dash cams, body cams, backup officer reports, MEGSI investigative reports, interview dvds, forensic laboratory reports, EPIC information, DEA Task Force discovery, and many other discoverable information.

Many times I am brought in on cases from attorneys who reside outside Illinois from all over the country who quickly find themselves at a loss on how to best represent their clients. I work with other attorneys who enter on a pro hac vice basis.

I am upfront and honest with all my cients on what to expect from their charges given their particular fact pattern.

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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Illinois

Since 1992

Federal Circuit

Since 1992

Professional Experience

1993 - Current

Polinske & Associates, P.C.

Managing Partner

I founded the practice as a solo attorney. I have defended all types of felony and DUI cases. I have won Murder through DUI cases in a variety of Southern Illinois counties. I have also been very successful suing police departments for tortious police activity. I am no stranger to federal courts as I routinely file Title VII and 1983 actions.

1990 - 1993

Madison County State's Attorney's Office

Assistant State's Attorney

I began under S. CT. Rule 711. I tried 12 cases and won most. From traffic, to DUI/misdemeanor, then to Drug Felony division. I left to begin defending clients in 1993.

Education

1989 - 1992

Saint Louis University School of Law

J.D.

1985 - 1989

Carroll College

B.S. | Psychology, Criminal Justice

Awards

year - Brian Polinske

Top 200 Lawyer

National Association of DUI Defense

Contacts

Polinske & Associates, P.C. 701 N Main St Edwardsville IL 62025 Telephone: (618) 692-6520 Fax: (618) 692-6597

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Brian Polinske Dedicated to Criminal Defense. Let my 100+ jury trial experience work for you.

Experience: 31 years

Website: Open

Phone: (618) 692-6520

Location: USA

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Practice Areas

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

DUI & DWI

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Languages

English: Spoken, Written

Certifications

Top 100 DUI Attorneys

National Association of DUI Attorneys

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