Being accused of a crime is stressful and downright scary.

You need legal representation that you can count on.

With the Law Offices of Hannah Garst on your side, you can rest easier knowing that your best interests are in the hands of an experienced criminal defense attorney. Hannah has been fighting for her client's rights since 2006. Hannah has protected clients from baseless charges, wrongful convictions, illegal sentences, extended incarceration, and life-altering criminal records.

Hannah Garst is a criminal defense attorney representing clients in both federal and state court. This includes the Northern District of Illinois, the Central District of Illinois and the Illinois County Courts, including Cook, DuPage, and McHenry.

When it comes to your liberty, Hannah is committed to fighting for you every step of the way. She actively helps her clients determine the best course of action, whether that involves strategically avoiding further prosecution or aggressively advocating for their position in court. Being accused of a crime is a life-changing event, and you want to know that you have a strong, relentless attorney in your corner. 

  • The Law Office of Hannah Garst represents criminal defendants charged with misdemeanors and felonies involving fraud and financial crimes, white-collar crimes, traffic, drugs, and weapons. We also handle appeals and issues related to sentencing and restitution.

  • The Law Office of Hannah Garst offers comprehensive services for expungement and clemency, including the expungement and sealing of criminal records, obtaining Certificates of Good Conduct and Relief from Disabilities, and filing clemency petitions. We help clients remove or limit access to their criminal records, enhancing their employment opportunities and personal freedoms. Our goal is to provide a fresh start by navigating the complexities of expungement, sealing, and clemency processes in Illinois.

  • Hannah Garst acts as co-counsel or provides consulting services to other attorneys who need assistance with complex federal civil cases.

  • “Professional service that is efficient, precise and extremely cost effective! I called other offices with my case as well but Ms. Garst called me back promptly, answered all my questions and was honest about the cost, time and effort that would be required for my case. I highly recommend her without any reservation!”

  • “Hannah was an awesome attorney and made my case as easy for me as possible. She was very attentive and always got back to me in a timely manner and made sure I was up to date with everything that was happening. I highly recommend her to anyone needing legal services.”

  • “After having two attorneys inform me that my arrest could not be expunged from my record I found Hannah Garst. She was willing to fight for me and after a day in court she was able to get the arrest expunged from my record. Hannah Garst was a Fortunate Find.”

  • “Hannah was very professional and understanding. I hired her to get my criminal record sealed. At first there was nothing that could be done to seal my record. But the moment the law was changed allowing me to seal my record Hannah sent me a email. The process was simple and she did everything promised. Great attorney that I have recommended to many people!!”

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