Kristine Honiotes

Kristine Honiotes is an Illinois criminal defense attorney with more than fourteen years of trial experience. She represents clients charged with felony and misdemeanor offenses, including DUI, domestic violence, drug crimes, and serious violent allegations. Her background as a former Assistant Public Defender allows her to evaluate cases thoroughly and anticipate prosecution strategies. She is known for disciplined preparation, courtroom advocacy, and guiding clients through complex criminal proceedings statewide.

Ms. Honiotes earned her J.D. from DePaul University College of Law and holds a B.S. in Political Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her legal education emphasized criminal procedure, advocacy, and sentencing law. This academic foundation supports her ability to analyze evidence, challenge constitutional issues, and advise clients on options such as diversion, treatment-based resolutions, and post-conviction relief within the Illinois criminal justice system statewide today.

Ms. Honiotes previously served as a Will County Assistant Public Defender, where she handled serious felony and misdemeanor cases. She spent eight years assigned to the Will County Drug Court and contributed to the development of relapse prevention protocols. She also worked with Veterans and Adult Redeploy specialty courts. These roles provided extensive experience addressing addiction issues, alternative sentencing, and rehabilitation-focused outcomes for justice-involved individuals within Illinois court systems.

Kristine Honiotes focuses her practice on criminal, DUI, traffic, juvenile, and expungement matters. She is active in professional bar organizations and frequently presents on sentencing alternatives and treatment programs. Her work has earned recognition for criminal law excellence. Clients value her attention to detail, problem-solving approach, and commitment to protecting rights while pursuing outcomes that prioritize fairness, accountability, and long-term stability for individuals facing serious charges daily.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Honiotes Law Office, Ltd.
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Member, Will County Bar Association
• Member, Will County Women’s Bar Association
• Member, DuPage County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• DePaul University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Illinois
  BS in Political Science

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