Sean Rees has built a reputation among judges and fellow attorneys for his thorough preparation, knowledge of the law, and tireless advocacy. He primarily practices in the areas of criminal defense and family law, including adoptions, guardianships, divorces, and custody disputes.
Sean has successfully tried multiple cases to verdict. In one case, he secured a not-guilty verdict on behalf of a client who was charged with pulling a gun on police officers who had responded to his home. In another case, Sean client was found not-guilty of the DUI offense with which he had been charged. Sean is not afraid to try a case, and has earned that reputation among prosecutors and judges. Because of this reputation, Sean is often able to secure favorable outcomes for his clients whether by means of deferred prosecution or pleas to lesser offenses. Sean is extremely active within the community, serving on multiple boards and civic organizations. He shares three children with his wife and can often be seen at their events throughout the community whether as a coach or spectator.
Awards & Recognitions
In 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, Sean was selected to the Illinois Rising Stars list. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice area. The result is a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys. The Super Lawyers lists are published nationwide in Super Lawyers magazines and in leading city and regional magazines and newspapers across the country. Super Lawyers magazines also feature editorial profiles of attorneys who embody excellence in the practice of law. For more information about Super Lawyers, visit SuperLawyers.com.
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