George Kililis

George Kililis is the managing partner of Donahue & Kililis, PC, in McHenry, Illinois. His practice centers on felony criminal defense, including drug charges, DUI cases, and other criminal allegations. He also handles orders of protection and juvenile petitions for adjudication of wardship. George represents people accused of crimes and draws on extensive courtroom experience to address the charges and legal proceedings they face.

George earned a J.D. from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb and an M.A. in Philosophy from the same university. He received a B.A. in Philosophy from Florida International University in Miami. At Fordham University in the Bronx, he completed PhD coursework in Philosophy (ABD). His academic record includes cum laude recognition and a university teaching scholarship. His philosophy training supports a broad view of legal problems.

Before joining his current practice, George spent two decades as managing partner of KRV Legal, Inc., in Crystal Lake, Illinois. There, he handled felony drug defense, DUI defense, other criminal cases, personal injury matters, and civil rights litigation. Earlier, he worked as an assistant state’s attorney in McHenry County, gaining direct experience with the prosecution side of criminal cases and how charges move through court.

George is admitted to practice law in Illinois. His professional affiliations also include the American Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, and McHenry County Bar Association. His education record also lists the National Lawyers Guild. Alongside criminal defense, his stated practice areas include personal injury and medical malpractice. His background covers both the defense of people accused of crimes and civil claims involving injuries.

George Kililis uses his past work as a prosecutor to understand how the state may build its arguments. That perspective helps him look ahead at the issues that may arise during a case. He focuses on protecting the rights of people facing charges, weighing the larger context of each matter, and preparing a defense based on the facts and the arguments made in court.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner, Donahue & Kililis, PC
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, McHenry County Bar Association
• Member, National Lawyers Guild

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• Northern Illinois University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Northern Illinois University
  Master of Arts (MA) in Philosophy
• Fordham University
  PhD (ABD) Philosophy
• Florida International University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Philosophy

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