Donald L. MacNeil, Esq. | Complex Litigation


Whether you are a first offender or have multiple arrests, I will do everything I can to protect your rights and get you the best outcome possible.


Founding attorney Donald L. MacNeil has been with The MacNeil Law Firm since its inception in 2010. His concentration is complex litigation. He graduated from Monmouth College in 1965 and Northwestern Law School in 1968.

Prior to founding the firm with his sons Donald N. MacNeil and R. Scott MacNeil, he spent over 25 years with Heritage Bancorporation as vice president, general corporate counsel, and eventually president and CEO. He founded the Heritage Mortgage Company in 1984 which he operated for over 25 as a residential lender. For more than 15 years Donald also handled many complex litigation matters with his firm, The MacNeil Law Offices.

Donald L MacNeil provides the experienced criminal defense strategy that can help you protect the future of your career and your personal life. He will work to protect your legal rights and possibly even have the charges against you drastically reduced or completely dismissed. Having a strong legal advocate from The MacNeil Firm on your side can mean putting the case behind you sooner. 

Your situation is unique and there is not a one size fits all solution. Although we will do everything we can to keep your case out of court, it may be necessary take that path. That is why it is important to have an experienced litigator on your side. Donald L MacNeil has an in depth understanding of the law and knows the best strategies for fighting criminal charges.

Contact Donald L MacNeil for unmatched personal and professional service

When you’re facing a DUI or criminal charge in Illinois, you don’t have time to waste on substandard representation. Get an attorney who has the skills and know-how to achieve victory in your case.

Our family of lawyers at The MacNeil Firm has decades of knowledge and courtroom experience to serve you and your case. Our state and federal-level experience allows us to provide informed, aggressive legal representation to you, no matter your charge. We’re the criminal lawyer defense team that you need by your side during the defense process.

The MacNeil family is committed to you and your case. Our lawyers are licensed in both Illinois and Indiana, and serves clients throughout Cook, Will, Kankakee, and Grundy Counties in Illinois, and Lake and Porter Counties in Indiana. We have a team of dedicated criminal defense attorneys and DUI defense lawyers. For hard-hitting criminal defense that gets positive results, contact The MacNeil Firm. Our team of dedicated criminal defense attorneys and DUI defense lawyers are ready to provide legal assistance.