Alana De Leon
Top rated Criminal Defense attorney in Chicago, Illinois
Law Office of Alana M. De LeonPractice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crimes; view more
Licensed in Illinois since: 2015
Education: DePaul University College of Law
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
Details
Alana M. De Leon is a fiercely dedicated criminal defense attorney. She is admitted to practice in the state of Illinois, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana and the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
Alana is committed to the well-being of her clients, their families, and the communities she serves. She has dedicated her life to social justice and prides herself on being an aggressive trial attorney. Alana argues motions and passionately represents her clients at trial in state and federal court. Whether dealing with complex constitutional issues or misdemeanor charges, Alana fights for the best outcome in each case.
Alana attended DePaul University College of Law and centered her academic career on preparing to practice criminal law and procedure. During law school, she was accepted into the Death Penalty Defense Clinic and worked under renowned death penalty defense attorney, Andrea Lyon. As part of her clinic work, Alana assisted in investigating and reviewing death penalty cases around the country.
As a law student, Alana was a member of the Latino Law Student Association at DePaul, following in the footsteps of her distinguished father – veteran Criminal Defense attorney, John R. De Leon. Alana further completed an externship with the Honorable Justice Rodolfo "Rudy" Garcia of the First District Appellate Court of Illinois. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Iowa and studied Spanish at the Universitat d'Alicant in Alicante, Spain.
As an attorney, Alana has zealously represented clients on major drug cases, homicide cases, and various felonies and misdemeanors. She works with Attorney John R. De Leon and is determined to continue the reputation of the De Leon name in the criminal defense community. Alana serves on the board for the Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois (HLAI - Serving the Hispanic Lawyers of Illinois), is President of the Women's Criminal Defense Bar Association (WCDBA), and the 1st Vice President of the Illinois Association for Criminal Defense Lawyers (IACDL).
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: White CollarFocus areas
Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law - Federal, Expungement, Felony, Misdemeanor, Murder, Sex Offenses, Theft, White Collar Crime
- 80% Criminal Defense
- 20% Criminal Defense: White Collar
First Admitted: 2015, Illinois
Professional Webpage: https://www.avvo.com/attorneys/60607-il-alana-deleon-4736115...
- Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois, Member
- Latino Law Student Association, Member
- Illinois State Bar Association, Member, 2015 - Present
- Licensed to Practice In: the State of Illinois, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois, the United States District Court of the Northern District of Illinois, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member, 2015 - Present
- Diversity Scholarship Foundation, Committee Member, 2016 - Present
- Illinois Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member, 2015 - Present
- West Suburban Bar Association, Member; Planning Committee and Events Chair, 2015 - Present
- Chicago Bar Association, Member, 2015 - Present
- Women's Criminal Defense Bar Association, Member, 2016 - Present
- American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys, Member, 2016 - Present
- 10 Best Female Attorneys for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, 2016
- Received recognition as an Illinois Rising Star by Superlawyers in 2018, 2019, and 2020 for excellence in practice and an Emerging Lawyer by LeadingLawyers Magazine for 2018 and 2019
- 10 Best Female Attorneys for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, 2017
- University of Iowa, BA - Bachelor of Arts, 2009
- The Death Penalty: What’s Keeping it Alive (Rowan & Littlefield, 2015)
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2018 - 2025