Juliet Boyd
N/A
Licensed for 23 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Criminal Defense
Language
Afrikaans English
About
Juliet was born in Vereeninging, South Africa. Juliet attended the University of the Witwatersrand, in Johannesburg, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in English and International Relations. Juliet completed a year of study towards an LLB in Roman/Dutch law at the Randse Afrikaanse Universiteit in Johannesburg where she studied in the Afrikaans language. She obtained a J.D. from the University of Dayton in 1998.Juliet is an experienced civil litigator and her practice is in the Circuit Court of Cook and the collar counties and in Federal Court. Juliet was named in Illinois Super Lawyer, and Super Lawyer Corporate Counsel for 2009, 2010, and 2011 for business litigation. Juliet also appeared in the 2012 Super Lawyers Business Edition for litigation. Juliet was named as one of Illinois’ top lawyers in the February 2011 edition of Chicago Magazine. Juliet has litigated cases involving contract disputes; the Residential Real Property Disclosure Act; specific performance of contracts; construction defects; the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Practices Act; equitable mortgages and condominium disputes. Juliet has litigated complex litigation actions involving RICO and fraud suits involving millions of dollars.Juliet is also experienced in criminal law and has litigated cases ranging from first degree murder, reckless homicide, aggravated criminal sexual assault and aggravated DUI to simple DUI cases. Juliet has litigated Operating Under The Influence (“O.U.I.”) cases involving boats and snowmobiles. She has represented clients in the trial and appellate courts, including the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.Juliet is the past Chair of International and Immigration Law Section Council of the Illinois State Bar Association. She is currently the Continuing Legal Education (“CLE”) coordinator for the International and Immigration Law Section Council. Juliet is also the secretary of the Traffic Law Section Council of the ISBA. Juliet is a past member of the Civil Practice & Procedure Section Council of the Illinois State Bar Association. Juliet is a frequent speaker at seminars for CLE. In addition, Juliet has authored several articles published by the Illinois State Bar Association and the American Bar Association.
Practices Areas
Criminal Defense
Business
Litigation
Language
Afrikaans English
Contact
Reviews
Juliet is an excellent attorney. She is highly intelligent and works hard for her clients. She is an excellent criminal, business and commercial lawyer as well as an amazing litigator. I endorse her whole-heartedly.
I hired Ms. Boyd when I was falsely accused of battery by some neighbors. They banded together and conspired to submit false police reports, then repeatedly demanded a full blown trial even though the state's attorney wanted to drop it. It was surreal, here I am a local reputable businessman sitting in a suit in court as criminal defendant. I was not too worried about conviction though, I had Ms. Boyd. Throughout a three hour trial, she did an excellent job pointing out all the lies and inconsistencies in their case. She was extremely articulate, well prepared, and I could tell she commanded respect from others in the courtroom including the judge. When I was acquitted, the Judge said that he did not believe one word the neighbors said thanks to Ms. Boyd. We hugged and celebrated in the parking lot, I could really tell it was not just about legal fees with her. I knew I would not be convicted but it was still very stressful on my wife and I. I would (and have) recommend Ms. Boyd along with her partner Scott Kummer for any legal situation you have- she is my hero!
Thorough and professional. Ms. Boyd was hired to help appeal a DCFS indication that defied common sense. She demonstrated great compassion while providing the tools and preparation necessary for a successful appeal. The regret is that we did not involve her at the time we were first contacted by DCFS. Our situation involved a common occurrence in any household that we assumed would be routinely unfounded. The belief was that since we did nothing wrong and had nothing to hide, the involvement of an attorney was not required. That belief was flawed as the DCFS investigators were determined to deliver a positive indication regardless of its merit. Having interacted with DCFS initially without Ms. Boyd's counsel, we found ourselves involved in a nightmare scenario that dragged on for months. Once hired, Ms. Boyd worked expeditiously to help us overturn their finding. She provided calm, thorough and knowledgeable guidance throughout the process and our case was determined to be unfounded. I would tell any parent who finds themselves on the receiving end of a DCFS investigation to hire legal representation immediately. In our case, Ms. Boyd proved to be the perfect person for the job.
Juliet’s dedication to our case was unmatched! She never wavered and we always knew our best interests were centered in every one of her actions. The case was tough with a very uncooperative/unreasonable defendant who initially offered settlements on the pennies of what we were out. The unrealistic initial settlements, coupled with the stress and financials of the repairs (not to mention COVID) brought in doubts throughout the process, however Juliet always was there to raise our expectations and increase our confidence. In the end, wow, she surpassed our expectations, and we were able to settle. As a mother, she understood the impact our case was having on us as a family and her compassion kept us calm - focused on the path that she had detailed to achieve the most efficient outcome. Juliet understood my frustrations at times, but never allowed us to get off path and engage in exercises I felt were warranted but would have come at much greater financial/time-consuming impact. All-in-all, we owe everything to Juliet (and Scott Kummer)! They form the perfect team, and we could not be more pleased with the outcome – allowing us the opportunity to move on and finally return to living our lives! Thank you, Juliet!!!
I found Juliet looking desperately for last-minute counseling, facing criminal prosecution and Child Services interrogation, I was scared because it was the first time I was facing such problems in my life, I was eager to find a lawyer to trust and time was running quickly. From the moment I contacted Juliet, she made sure I was calm and took my anxiety away while providing me with clear and specific instructions on the next steps throughout the whole process. Juliet was patient and always available to answer my questions, taking the time to ensure I was informed at all times. She guided me with her experience and was very honest about the possible outcome for both cases she represented me, never promising unreal endings. With her professionalism and experience, my case came to an end in a much better way than I expected. Being my first experience with a lawyer I can fully recommend Juliet without hesitation.
Juliet Boyd is extremely knowledgeable about legal matters. She does extensive research, on an ongoing basis, to stay on the leading edge of any changes to the law. She quickly diagnosed my legal issues and developed a very effective plan of action on my behalf. Juliet continuously advocated for me throughout the legal process with the court, even in the face of delays produced by both court system and State's Attorney. She enabled a successful outcome to my case and I would absolutely hire her again.
Juliet Boyd came to us at a time when every system that should be protecting us failed. She was a light of hope during one of the darkest times of our lives. From the very start, the medical neglect claim was unjustified, it reached DCFS in an unconventional way. We were referred to a lawyer who sat on his hands and did nothing. He took our money and did not defend us, he was literally a mediator between DCFS and us. With very little effort on his side it could have been unfounded, and yet since he did absolutely nothing it was indicated. We fired him and hired Juliet Boyd. She came in strong, knowledgeable, told me this would have been unfounded if she was hired from the start. We finally felt represented and protected and that justice would finally be around the corner. Long story short, our case was voluntarily unfounded by DCFS, but if it hadn't I have full faith she would have been able to get it unfounded after the appeal. Please be weary of lawyers who claim to know this specific system, most do not. Even if a lawyer comes referred to you, check and check again cause in the wrong hands your situation can get much worse. However, Juliet Boyd is one of the great ones. Please to all families that are suffering at the hands of DCFS, feel safe and secure that Juliet can and will help your family as this is her true specialty.
I retained Juliet to fight a DCFS case that was founded and seemed impossible to overturn. This situation was the hardest thing my family has ever had to face, she was right there supporting and fighting with us through it all. Juliet not only got one case overturned but TWO! Juliet is very articulate, knowledgeable about the law and comes highly recommended. Thank you Juliet.
When our incident happened with a false report, I called several lawyers trying to make appointment. Juliet was the only one that asked me through the phone what my situation was, what would happen to me immediately after that, and what I should do at that moment. She gave me immediate consulting and help which made me decide to hire her as my lawyer. During the whole process, she listened to us carefully, asked detailed questions, explained the related laws and policies to us, told us what would happen as next steps, and what we should do. She was very knowledgeable and professional, and she was very nice and considerate as well. She was with us during the investigation process, help us with follow up emails and phone calls, gave us immediate updates. And eventually, with her great help, the case ended as no fault for us. Everything and every step happened as how she explained to us and we had no surprise during the process, which gave us big peace of mind. She encouraged us a lot as well which help us step out the frustration and face the case bravely. I feel so lucky that I found Juliet and I sincerely appreciate all her professional help and kind encouragement. She is someone you can trust!
Wow I don’t know where to start. I fired my previous attorney and found JULIET BOYD, It was the best decision I ever made! facing 3-7 years mandatory minimum. Once Ms.Boyd was hired she went right to work always informing me of the strategy and never once did she promise anything she couldn’t guarantee. Countless hours spent on my case, very interactive, her professionalism is beyond amazing. Once she found holes in my arrest/search she attacked it with a motion to suppress evidence (squash arrest ) which she was surprisingly was very aggressive in cross examination , stood firm on her strategy and was able to catch the officers in multiple lies. She was far more prepared than the states Attorney! After a few hours my motion was granted! And my case dismissed...very affordable price she worked with me thru a payment plan that fitted my budget, she’s very understanding,caring the list goes on. She restored my life my and my freedom. Hiring Ms.Boyd will be the best choice u will make she a real fighter in the court room and will not disappoint you ....I have seen her in action and I was confident during the entire process ....thank you Ms.Boyd
Juliet is an excellent attorney. She is highly intelligent and works hard for her clients. She is an excellent criminal, business and commercial lawyer as well as an amazing litigator. I endorse her whole-heartedly.
I hired Ms. Boyd when I was falsely accused of battery by some neighbors. They banded together and conspired to submit false police reports, then repeatedly demanded a full blown trial even though the state's attorney wanted to drop it. It was surreal, here I am a local reputable businessman sitting in a suit in court as criminal defendant. I was not too worried about conviction though, I had Ms. Boyd. Throughout a three hour trial, she did an excellent job pointing out all the lies and inconsistencies in their case. She was extremely articulate, well prepared, and I could tell she commanded respect from others in the courtroom including the judge. When I was acquitted, the Judge said that he did not believe one word the neighbors said thanks to Ms. Boyd. We hugged and celebrated in the parking lot, I could really tell it was not just about legal fees with her. I knew I would not be convicted but it was still very stressful on my wife and I. I would (and have) recommend Ms. Boyd along with her partner Scott Kummer for any legal situation you have- she is my hero!
Thorough and professional. Ms. Boyd was hired to help appeal a DCFS indication that defied common sense. She demonstrated great compassion while providing the tools and preparation necessary for a successful appeal. The regret is that we did not involve her at the time we were first contacted by DCFS. Our situation involved a common occurrence in any household that we assumed would be routinely unfounded. The belief was that since we did nothing wrong and had nothing to hide, the involvement of an attorney was not required. That belief was flawed as the DCFS investigators were determined to deliver a positive indication regardless of its merit. Having interacted with DCFS initially without Ms. Boyd's counsel, we found ourselves involved in a nightmare scenario that dragged on for months. Once hired, Ms. Boyd worked expeditiously to help us overturn their finding. She provided calm, thorough and knowledgeable guidance throughout the process and our case was determined to be unfounded. I would tell any parent who finds themselves on the receiving end of a DCFS investigation to hire legal representation immediately. In our case, Ms. Boyd proved to be the perfect person for the job.
Juliet’s dedication to our case was unmatched! She never wavered and we always knew our best interests were centered in every one of her actions. The case was tough with a very uncooperative/unreasonable defendant who initially offered settlements on the pennies of what we were out. The unrealistic initial settlements, coupled with the stress and financials of the repairs (not to mention COVID) brought in doubts throughout the process, however Juliet always was there to raise our expectations and increase our confidence. In the end, wow, she surpassed our expectations, and we were able to settle. As a mother, she understood the impact our case was having on us as a family and her compassion kept us calm - focused on the path that she had detailed to achieve the most efficient outcome. Juliet understood my frustrations at times, but never allowed us to get off path and engage in exercises I felt were warranted but would have come at much greater financial/time-consuming impact. All-in-all, we owe everything to Juliet (and Scott Kummer)! They form the perfect team, and we could not be more pleased with the outcome – allowing us the opportunity to move on and finally return to living our lives! Thank you, Juliet!!!
I found Juliet looking desperately for last-minute counseling, facing criminal prosecution and Child Services interrogation, I was scared because it was the first time I was facing such problems in my life, I was eager to find a lawyer to trust and time was running quickly. From the moment I contacted Juliet, she made sure I was calm and took my anxiety away while providing me with clear and specific instructions on the next steps throughout the whole process. Juliet was patient and always available to answer my questions, taking the time to ensure I was informed at all times. She guided me with her experience and was very honest about the possible outcome for both cases she represented me, never promising unreal endings. With her professionalism and experience, my case came to an end in a much better way than I expected. Being my first experience with a lawyer I can fully recommend Juliet without hesitation.
Juliet Boyd is extremely knowledgeable about legal matters. She does extensive research, on an ongoing basis, to stay on the leading edge of any changes to the law. She quickly diagnosed my legal issues and developed a very effective plan of action on my behalf. Juliet continuously advocated for me throughout the legal process with the court, even in the face of delays produced by both court system and State's Attorney. She enabled a successful outcome to my case and I would absolutely hire her again.
Juliet Boyd came to us at a time when every system that should be protecting us failed. She was a light of hope during one of the darkest times of our lives. From the very start, the medical neglect claim was unjustified, it reached DCFS in an unconventional way. We were referred to a lawyer who sat on his hands and did nothing. He took our money and did not defend us, he was literally a mediator between DCFS and us. With very little effort on his side it could have been unfounded, and yet since he did absolutely nothing it was indicated. We fired him and hired Juliet Boyd. She came in strong, knowledgeable, told me this would have been unfounded if she was hired from the start. We finally felt represented and protected and that justice would finally be around the corner. Long story short, our case was voluntarily unfounded by DCFS, but if it hadn't I have full faith she would have been able to get it unfounded after the appeal. Please be weary of lawyers who claim to know this specific system, most do not. Even if a lawyer comes referred to you, check and check again cause in the wrong hands your situation can get much worse. However, Juliet Boyd is one of the great ones. Please to all families that are suffering at the hands of DCFS, feel safe and secure that Juliet can and will help your family as this is her true specialty.
I retained Juliet to fight a DCFS case that was founded and seemed impossible to overturn. This situation was the hardest thing my family has ever had to face, she was right there supporting and fighting with us through it all. Juliet not only got one case overturned but TWO! Juliet is very articulate, knowledgeable about the law and comes highly recommended. Thank you Juliet.
When our incident happened with a false report, I called several lawyers trying to make appointment. Juliet was the only one that asked me through the phone what my situation was, what would happen to me immediately after that, and what I should do at that moment. She gave me immediate consulting and help which made me decide to hire her as my lawyer. During the whole process, she listened to us carefully, asked detailed questions, explained the related laws and policies to us, told us what would happen as next steps, and what we should do. She was very knowledgeable and professional, and she was very nice and considerate as well. She was with us during the investigation process, help us with follow up emails and phone calls, gave us immediate updates. And eventually, with her great help, the case ended as no fault for us. Everything and every step happened as how she explained to us and we had no surprise during the process, which gave us big peace of mind. She encouraged us a lot as well which help us step out the frustration and face the case bravely. I feel so lucky that I found Juliet and I sincerely appreciate all her professional help and kind encouragement. She is someone you can trust!
Wow I don’t know where to start. I fired my previous attorney and found JULIET BOYD, It was the best decision I ever made! facing 3-7 years mandatory minimum. Once Ms.Boyd was hired she went right to work always informing me of the strategy and never once did she promise anything she couldn’t guarantee. Countless hours spent on my case, very interactive, her professionalism is beyond amazing. Once she found holes in my arrest/search she attacked it with a motion to suppress evidence (squash arrest ) which she was surprisingly was very aggressive in cross examination , stood firm on her strategy and was able to catch the officers in multiple lies. She was far more prepared than the states Attorney! After a few hours my motion was granted! And my case dismissed...very affordable price she worked with me thru a payment plan that fitted my budget, she’s very understanding,caring the list goes on. She restored my life my and my freedom. Hiring Ms.Boyd will be the best choice u will make she a real fighter in the court room and will not disappoint you ....I have seen her in action and I was confident during the entire process ....thank you Ms.Boyd
Juliet is an excellent attorney. She is highly intelligent and works hard for her clients. She is an excellent criminal, business and commercial lawyer as well as an amazing litigator. I endorse her whole-heartedly.
I hired Ms. Boyd when I was falsely accused of battery by some neighbors. They banded together and conspired to submit false police reports, then repeatedly demanded a full blown trial even though the state's attorney wanted to drop it. It was surreal, here I am a local reputable businessman sitting in a suit in court as criminal defendant. I was not too worried about conviction though, I had Ms. Boyd. Throughout a three hour trial, she did an excellent job pointing out all the lies and inconsistencies in their case. She was extremely articulate, well prepared, and I could tell she commanded respect from others in the courtroom including the judge. When I was acquitted, the Judge said that he did not believe one word the neighbors said thanks to Ms. Boyd. We hugged and celebrated in the parking lot, I could really tell it was not just about legal fees with her. I knew I would not be convicted but it was still very stressful on my wife and I. I would (and have) recommend Ms. Boyd along with her partner Scott Kummer for any legal situation you have- she is my hero!
Thorough and professional. Ms. Boyd was hired to help appeal a DCFS indication that defied common sense. She demonstrated great compassion while providing the tools and preparation necessary for a successful appeal. The regret is that we did not involve her at the time we were first contacted by DCFS. Our situation involved a common occurrence in any household that we assumed would be routinely unfounded. The belief was that since we did nothing wrong and had nothing to hide, the involvement of an attorney was not required. That belief was flawed as the DCFS investigators were determined to deliver a positive indication regardless of its merit. Having interacted with DCFS initially without Ms. Boyd's counsel, we found ourselves involved in a nightmare scenario that dragged on for months. Once hired, Ms. Boyd worked expeditiously to help us overturn their finding. She provided calm, thorough and knowledgeable guidance throughout the process and our case was determined to be unfounded. I would tell any parent who finds themselves on the receiving end of a DCFS investigation to hire legal representation immediately. In our case, Ms. Boyd proved to be the perfect person for the job.
Juliet’s dedication to our case was unmatched! She never wavered and we always knew our best interests were centered in every one of her actions. The case was tough with a very uncooperative/unreasonable defendant who initially offered settlements on the pennies of what we were out. The unrealistic initial settlements, coupled with the stress and financials of the repairs (not to mention COVID) brought in doubts throughout the process, however Juliet always was there to raise our expectations and increase our confidence. In the end, wow, she surpassed our expectations, and we were able to settle. As a mother, she understood the impact our case was having on us as a family and her compassion kept us calm - focused on the path that she had detailed to achieve the most efficient outcome. Juliet understood my frustrations at times, but never allowed us to get off path and engage in exercises I felt were warranted but would have come at much greater financial/time-consuming impact. All-in-all, we owe everything to Juliet (and Scott Kummer)! They form the perfect team, and we could not be more pleased with the outcome – allowing us the opportunity to move on and finally return to living our lives! Thank you, Juliet!!!
I found Juliet looking desperately for last-minute counseling, facing criminal prosecution and Child Services interrogation, I was scared because it was the first time I was facing such problems in my life, I was eager to find a lawyer to trust and time was running quickly. From the moment I contacted Juliet, she made sure I was calm and took my anxiety away while providing me with clear and specific instructions on the next steps throughout the whole process. Juliet was patient and always available to answer my questions, taking the time to ensure I was informed at all times. She guided me with her experience and was very honest about the possible outcome for both cases she represented me, never promising unreal endings. With her professionalism and experience, my case came to an end in a much better way than I expected. Being my first experience with a lawyer I can fully recommend Juliet without hesitation.
Juliet Boyd is extremely knowledgeable about legal matters. She does extensive research, on an ongoing basis, to stay on the leading edge of any changes to the law. She quickly diagnosed my legal issues and developed a very effective plan of action on my behalf. Juliet continuously advocated for me throughout the legal process with the court, even in the face of delays produced by both court system and State's Attorney. She enabled a successful outcome to my case and I would absolutely hire her again.
Juliet Boyd came to us at a time when every system that should be protecting us failed. She was a light of hope during one of the darkest times of our lives. From the very start, the medical neglect claim was unjustified, it reached DCFS in an unconventional way. We were referred to a lawyer who sat on his hands and did nothing. He took our money and did not defend us, he was literally a mediator between DCFS and us. With very little effort on his side it could have been unfounded, and yet since he did absolutely nothing it was indicated. We fired him and hired Juliet Boyd. She came in strong, knowledgeable, told me this would have been unfounded if she was hired from the start. We finally felt represented and protected and that justice would finally be around the corner. Long story short, our case was voluntarily unfounded by DCFS, but if it hadn't I have full faith she would have been able to get it unfounded after the appeal. Please be weary of lawyers who claim to know this specific system, most do not. Even if a lawyer comes referred to you, check and check again cause in the wrong hands your situation can get much worse. However, Juliet Boyd is one of the great ones. Please to all families that are suffering at the hands of DCFS, feel safe and secure that Juliet can and will help your family as this is her true specialty.
I retained Juliet to fight a DCFS case that was founded and seemed impossible to overturn. This situation was the hardest thing my family has ever had to face, she was right there supporting and fighting with us through it all. Juliet not only got one case overturned but TWO! Juliet is very articulate, knowledgeable about the law and comes highly recommended. Thank you Juliet.
When our incident happened with a false report, I called several lawyers trying to make appointment. Juliet was the only one that asked me through the phone what my situation was, what would happen to me immediately after that, and what I should do at that moment. She gave me immediate consulting and help which made me decide to hire her as my lawyer. During the whole process, she listened to us carefully, asked detailed questions, explained the related laws and policies to us, told us what would happen as next steps, and what we should do. She was very knowledgeable and professional, and she was very nice and considerate as well. She was with us during the investigation process, help us with follow up emails and phone calls, gave us immediate updates. And eventually, with her great help, the case ended as no fault for us. Everything and every step happened as how she explained to us and we had no surprise during the process, which gave us big peace of mind. She encouraged us a lot as well which help us step out the frustration and face the case bravely. I feel so lucky that I found Juliet and I sincerely appreciate all her professional help and kind encouragement. She is someone you can trust!
Wow I don’t know where to start. I fired my previous attorney and found JULIET BOYD, It was the best decision I ever made! facing 3-7 years mandatory minimum. Once Ms.Boyd was hired she went right to work always informing me of the strategy and never once did she promise anything she couldn’t guarantee. Countless hours spent on my case, very interactive, her professionalism is beyond amazing. Once she found holes in my arrest/search she attacked it with a motion to suppress evidence (squash arrest ) which she was surprisingly was very aggressive in cross examination , stood firm on her strategy and was able to catch the officers in multiple lies. She was far more prepared than the states Attorney! After a few hours my motion was granted! And my case dismissed...very affordable price she worked with me thru a payment plan that fitted my budget, she’s very understanding,caring the list goes on. She restored my life my and my freedom. Hiring Ms.Boyd will be the best choice u will make she a real fighter in the court room and will not disappoint you ....I have seen her in action and I was confident during the entire process ....thank you Ms.Boyd