Edward Donahue

Edward Donahue is the owner and managing partner of Donahue & Kililis, PC, in McHenry, Illinois. He has led the practice and its earlier forms for more than 30 years. His main focus is criminal defense, including high-stakes cases across McHenry County. His experience covers matters that put a person’s freedom at risk, as well as the daily responsibilities of directing an established legal practice.

Edward earned a B.A. from Augustana in Illinois in 1986, majoring in Accounting and Public Administration. He attended De Paul University College of Law in Chicago, Illinois, in 1989. His course of study combined an undergraduate focus on financial and government affairs with law school training. This mix of subjects gave him an academic basis for understanding public systems and the legal process in Illinois.

Edward served as an assistant state’s attorney in McHenry County from 1991 to 1994. This role placed him on the prosecution side of criminal proceedings before he became a long-serving criminal defense lawyer. He has since worked on serious criminal matters in the same county. His background includes experience with the duties of a county prosecutor and the demands of defending people in local court.

Edward also practices personal injury law, including claims involving motor vehicle accidents and workplace injuries. Medical malpractice is another listed area of his work. These cases differ from criminal charges because they involve harm and possible claims for compensation. His range of practice brings together courtroom defense and civil injury matters, with each requiring careful attention to case facts, evidence, and legal procedures under Illinois law.

Edward Donahue was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1991. He is known in McHenry County for his work as a veteran defense attorney. His long career includes continued involvement in the local legal community, where his courtroom work and practice leadership are part of his professional record. He remains committed to representing clients in McHenry County and addressing the important legal issues they face.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner, Donahue & Kililis, PC
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• De Paul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois
  J.D.
• Augustana College
  B.A. (1986, Major: Accounting, Public Administration)

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