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Eric Hanson

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Awards

Primary Practice Area

DUI and DWI

Language

English

About

Eric P. Hanson practices in the areas of local government and municipal law, land use, DUI and employment practice. In the course of his government and municipal work, Eric has also developed a specific practice in the area of affordable housing. He represents several public housing authorities in the State of Illinois and is a frequent speaker at affordable housing conferences and workshops.Eric was born in Joliet, Illinois in 1969. He attended the University of Illinois in Champaign, where he earned a B.A. Sociology in 1991. He received his J.D., cum laude, at The John Marshall Law School in 1995. During law school, he served as an Executive Editor of The John Marshall Law Review and participated in the Pace University Environmental Law Moot Court Competition.Eric began his legal career as a judicial clerk to the Honorable Rita B. Garman of the Illinois Appellate Court, Fourth District. Following his clerkship, he served as a Will County Assistant State’s Attorney. He joined Mahoney, Silverman & Cross, LLC in 1998, and was named as a partner in 2004. Eric’s community activities include serving as the current chairman of the Board of Directors of the Greater Joliet Area YMCA, President of the Rotary Club of Shorewood from 2010-2012 and President of the School Board at the Cathedral of St. Raymond School in Joliet from 2006-2007.Eric is a member of the Will County Bar Association and Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA). He was elected as a member of the ISBA Assembly from 2004-2010 and served as a member of the Assembly Agenda and Program Committee in 2005. Currently, Eric is a member of the Standing Committee on Continuing Legal Education and the Task Force on Unauthorized Practice of Law.  He also served on the following ISBA Committees: Standing Committee on Bar Services and Activities (2008-2009), Committee on Insurance Programs and Services (2003-2008; Chairman 2007-2008) and Young Lawyers Division Council (2000-2005). In 2001, Eric was appointed to serve on the ISBA Special Committee on Appellate Practice and the Special Committee on the Future of the Courts. 

Practices Areas

DUI and DWI

Language

English

Contact

Mahoney, Silverman & Cross, LLC822 Infantry Drive Suite 100Joliet, IL, 60435

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Reviews

anonymous
October 29, 2017

He knows what hes doing and was able to drop all charges!

anonymous
November 14, 2016

Eric represented the Plaintiff and did an excellent job, resulting in a judgment in favor of the Plaintiff. His legal knowledge was excellent, and he provided great communication and service. Pleasant to work with, and a good lawyer. Recommend him very highly!

douglas
October 22, 2016

Eric represented me in a dui case recently. He went over and beyond to get me through my situation. I would definitely recommend eric to anyone for his legal services

Doug
March 6, 2015

Eric recently represented me in a DUI case. He was very kind and responsive. He is easy to talk to and kept me well informed. He always returned phone calls promptly . He exceeded my expectations. I would definitely recommend him for smart and caring representation.

Menaga
August 15, 2012

Eric represented us(landlord) in FED lawsuit and we got the judgement in favor to us, he is very responsive , very good in updating the status of each step. His fees is reasonable compared to others. He spent enough time with us discussing over the case. I highly recommend him.

anonymous
October 29, 2017

He knows what hes doing and was able to drop all charges!

anonymous
November 14, 2016

Eric represented the Plaintiff and did an excellent job, resulting in a judgment in favor of the Plaintiff. His legal knowledge was excellent, and he provided great communication and service. Pleasant to work with, and a good lawyer. Recommend him very highly!

douglas
October 22, 2016

Eric represented me in a dui case recently. He went over and beyond to get me through my situation. I would definitely recommend eric to anyone for his legal services

Doug
March 6, 2015

Eric recently represented me in a DUI case. He was very kind and responsive. He is easy to talk to and kept me well informed. He always returned phone calls promptly . He exceeded my expectations. I would definitely recommend him for smart and caring representation.

Menaga
August 15, 2012

Eric represented us(landlord) in FED lawsuit and we got the judgement in favor to us, he is very responsive , very good in updating the status of each step. His fees is reasonable compared to others. He spent enough time with us discussing over the case. I highly recommend him.

anonymous
October 29, 2017

He knows what hes doing and was able to drop all charges!

anonymous
November 14, 2016

Eric represented the Plaintiff and did an excellent job, resulting in a judgment in favor of the Plaintiff. His legal knowledge was excellent, and he provided great communication and service. Pleasant to work with, and a good lawyer. Recommend him very highly!

douglas
October 22, 2016

Eric represented me in a dui case recently. He went over and beyond to get me through my situation. I would definitely recommend eric to anyone for his legal services

Doug
March 6, 2015

Eric recently represented me in a DUI case. He was very kind and responsive. He is easy to talk to and kept me well informed. He always returned phone calls promptly . He exceeded my expectations. I would definitely recommend him for smart and caring representation.

Menaga
August 15, 2012

Eric represented us(landlord) in FED lawsuit and we got the judgement in favor to us, he is very responsive , very good in updating the status of each step. His fees is reasonable compared to others. He spent enough time with us discussing over the case. I highly recommend him.