To all our clients:

  Over the last 15 years, Bertucci & Bertucci has had the privilege to serve our clients all over the State of Illinois. Recently, a wonderful opportunity has been presented to us. Starting October 1st, 2022, Bertucci & Bertucci became a part of Kelleher + Holland, chairing their criminal law division. We will continue to provide high-quality, common-sense criminal defense, but now we will have vastly more resources and support staff to serve you.

Further, with Kelleher + Holland having over 25 other attorneys, we will be able to provide in-house referrals for just about any legal issue you may have. Kelleher + Holland is one of the most well-respected firms in the Chicago area. Known for their expansive expertise and providing exemplary legal representation with honesty and integrity, Kelleher + Holland is a perfect fit for Bertucci & Bertucci.

You will still be able to reach us at the same phone numbers and email. We have always taken pride in being one of the most accessible attorneys you will find. Just like everything else with this transition, we expect that to continue along with providing the very best representation with fairness, empathy, and zeal.

James C. Bertucci
Kelleher + Holland, LLC.
102 S, Wynstone Park Drive
North Barrington, IL 60010

and

32 N. West St. #101
Waukegan, IL 60085

jbertucci@kelleherholland.com
jamesbertucci@hotmail.com
http://www.kelleherholland.com
(847) 713-1374 x212


Bertucci and Bertucci, P.C. - Attorneys at Law

An Illinois criminal defense firm founded and focused on advocacy and integrity.

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Who We Are

We are an exclusively criminal defense practice that takes a straight-forward common-sense approach to criminal law.

We are headquartered in Lake County but travel extensively throughout the State of Illinois. Our firm has been representing criminal defendants for over 50 years in both State and Federal Courts.

We take pride in handling the most difficult types of criminal defense cases. Our attorneys have represented clients in all types of criminal and traffic matters including murder, armed robbery, sex crimes, controlled substances, white collar crimes, theft, battery, DUIs, and many others. We are experienced criminal litigators having tried thousands of criminal and traffic cases over our careers in Illinois.

The Attorneys

James J. Bertucci, J.D. (1943-2017)

Attorney at Law

JAMES J. BERTUCCI graduated from Portland University in 1965 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. After a tour of duty in Vietnam, he attended University of Notre Dame Law School and graduated with a Juris Doctor in 1972. Jim worked at the Lake County State's Attorney's Office from 1973 until 1978. After leaving the State's Attorney's Office, Jim entered private practice. He handled criminal defense matters throughout Illinois and the United States for 40 years. Jim was the founder of our firm. Over his career he earned a reputation as an honest, zealous, advocate. He set the standard for criminal defense and, even with his passing in 2017, continues to influence how our firm is run to this day.

James C. Bertucci, J.D.

Attorney at Law

JAMES C. BERTUCCI graduated from DePauw University in 1997 with a Bachelor of Arts. He graduated from Valparaiso University School of Law in 2000 with a Juris Doctor. James worked as a Lake County Assistant State's Attorney from 2001 until 2007. During that time, he was assigned to the traffic, misdemeanor, juvenile, felony review, and felony divisions, trying many cases at each level. In 2007 he left to enter private practice with his father. Since then he has practiced exclusively criminal law throughout the State of Illinois. James has lectured at drug and alcohol programs about how the law treats substance abuse offenders. He has also been asked to speak at various community schools about juveniles and criminal law.

What We Do

No two criminal cases are ever the same.

As part of our representation, we make ourselves available to our clients throughout the process. We always offer an initial consultation in our office without cost where we examine your case thoroughly and discuss our analysis of the case with you. Throughout the proceedings, we confer with clients to determine the best course of action for their interests. You should expect to review all evidence with us as well as to be updated with any conversations with the prosecuting authority. From there we will work with you to determine the best course of action to suit your case.

We are well versed in all manners of resolving criminal issues whether it is through negotiations, exploiting a mistake or wrong doing of an arresting agency through a pre-trial motion, or a trial in front of a judge or a jury. Our clients are consulted throughout the pendency of the proceedings so any decision made is based on all of the information and our analysis of the benefits and consequences of any decision.

Statewide and Federal - we understand that Illinois residents can face unique challenges, so we bring that expertise to the table for you throughout the state, and in Federal Court. We handle felonies, misdemeanors, DUIs, ordinance violations, orders of protection, traffic matters and secretary of state reinstatement hearings.

Links & Resources

Illinois Criminal Code

Illinois Vehicle Code

Lake County Circuit Clerk

Cook County Circuit Clerk

Illinois Secretary of State

Contact Us

Please contact our attorneys for your legal needs.

The information you obtain from this site is not, nor is intended to be, legal advice. Please don't send any confidential information through this website.

To schedule an appointment, email or call.

info@bertucciandbertucci.com Phone: 847-367-6880 / Fax: 847-816-9188

Where To Find Us

Bertucci and Bertucci, P.C.
Attorneys at Law
1580 S. Milwaukee Ave.
Suite #600
Libertyville, IL 60048