Liam Dixon graduated from the University of Illinois in 1999 and DePaul Law School in 1994. He is the sole owner of the Law Office of Liam Dixon, LLC. His practice is concentrated in criminal defense and DUI defense. He has been representing clients charged with criminal offenses and DUI’s his entire career.
Mr. Dixon has authored multiple articles regarding search and seizure, DUI, marijuana DUI’s and other criminal offenses. He was selected to author an Amicus brief for the Illinois Bar Association regarding a search of a passengers belongings in an automobile. People v. James. (link to articles)
Mr. Dixon is a lifetime member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, The Illinois Bar Association (member of the criminal and traffic sections), Kane County Bar Association (former Chair of the criminal section), DuPage Bar Association (criminal defense section) and former Chair of the Elgin Bar Association. He is also a member of NCDD for DUI defense lawyers and certified in the performance of Standardized Field Sobriety Testing. He has lectured other attorneys through these associations.
Liam was one of the first attorneys, in the county, certified to do death penalty cases and tried a double jury capital case.
He has represented officers, other attorneys and judges in the past, and gets referrals from them as well.
If you are seeking vigorous representation on a criminal, DUI or traffic violation, we look forward to speaking to you.
One of the first attorneys in Kane County qualified under the new rules for Capitol Litigation Committee.
First dual jury trial in a death penalty case in Kane County.
Over 20 murder cases to completion.
Reckless homicides
Multiple drug cases – at trial and on appeal
DUI – trained and certified in field sobriety testing
ISBA – Successful Amicus Brief to the Illinois Supreme Court – issue of search and seizure (People vs. James)
Education & Experience
Graduated from the University of Illinois, 1990
Graduated from the DePaul College of Law, 1994
1992 – Worked for Donahue Sowa & Bugos
Organizations & Memberships
Member of NACDL – National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
ISBA – Illinois State Bar Association
Member of Criminal Law Committee
Member of Traffic Law Committee
Kane County Bar Association
DuPage County Bar Association
Former President of the Elgin Bar Association
Former member of National College of DUI Defense
Member of ISBA Traffic Law Committee and former editor of the committee newsletter
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