Wachnik Law LLC (Eryk Wachnik) of Elk Grove Village

Wachnik Law LLC (Eryk Wachnik) of Elk Grove Village is a Criminal Defense Lawyer in Elk Grove Village, IL. The firm concentrates its practice in traffic and DUI defense, criminal defense, personal injury, and workers' compensation. Eryk Wachnik, the founder and attorney at law, has been practicing for over 10 years. He handles cases involving drug charges, weapons offenses, domestic violence, violent crimes, misdemeanor offenses, and expungements of criminal records. For traffic and DUI matters, the firm defends charges related to Driving Under the Influence, aggravated and petty speeding, Commercial Driver's License violations, and suspended licenses, while also working to reinstate driving privileges with the Illinois Secretary of State. In personal injury cases, the firm advocates for victims of car accidents, trucking accidents, slip and falls, and construction negligence, seeking recovery for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress. The firm serves a wide area including Cook, DuPage, Lake, and Will counties, as well as numerous suburban communities such as Chicago, Elgin, Schaumburg, and Evanston.

Eryk Wachnik brings a unique perspective to his defense work derived from his prior experience as an Assistant State's Attorney at the Cook County State's Attorney's Office, where he prosecuted thousands of felony narcotics and gun cases, DUIs, and misdemeanors. He also served as an Assistant Attorney General at the Illinois Attorney General's Office, prosecuting cases throughout the collar counties. This background allows him to understand the evidence the state typically relies on and how to counter it effectively. As a seasoned trial lawyer, he has tried hundreds of criminal cases in Chicago and suburban Cook County. He has also taken and defended hundreds of depositions and litigated arbitrations and motions in high-stakes personal injury matters. A native of Chicago, Wachnik attended Maine South High School before earning his B.A./B.S. from Loyola University Chicago and his J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. The firm offers free consultations and provides services in Polish.

The firm is located at 2340 S River Rd Suite 411B. It holds a rating of 5.00 based on 46 reviews. Wachnik Law LLC is known for a strong local reputation and a steady record of repeat and referred customers. In Elk Grove Village, the firm stands out for its combination of extensive trial experience and deep knowledge of the prosecution side, offering clients a strategic advantage in both criminal and civil matters.