Top Rated Criminal Defense Attorney in Elmhurst, IL

Attorney Mia McPherson is the founder and owner of The Law Offices of Mia S. McPherson, P.C., in Elmhurst, Illinois. Devoted to helping her clients achieve the most favorable outcomes possible for the serious and pressing legal issues affecting their lives and families, Ms. McPherson brings more than 20 years of legal experience to clients throughout DuPage County and the surrounding areas who have legal needs involving any of the following:

· Criminal defense

· Traffic defense

· Expungements

· Family law and divorce

Throughout her career, Ms. McPherson has served in various roles, including Assistant Public Defender for DuPage County as well as prosecutor for the City of Elmhurst, the Village of Oak Brook and other municipalities in her region. From these experiences, she gained invaluable insight into the criminal justice system, which enables her to devise the most effective defense strategies possible for those she serves. She has become a recognized leader in DUI law, having defended the rights and liberties of hundreds of clients both inside and outside the courtroom.

Through her family law practice, Ms. McPherson has guided and supported clients throughout the divorce process with the highest level of integrity and compassion. An effective mediator and negotiator, she has helped many of her clients resolve their conflicts and reach agreements without the need of expensive and stressful court battles. However, as a tenacious and seasoned trial attorney, she will not hesitate to take her clients' matters to court when necessary to significantly increase the odds of achieving the positive results they expect and deserve.

A 1995 graduate of Purdue University, Ms. McPherson obtained her Juris Doctor from DePaul University College of Law in 1998. She is very active in her legal community, and she currently serves as vice president of the DuPage County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.

Recognized for her professionalism and exceptional legal abilities, Ms. McPherson holds a Lead Counsel rating, and she has earned numerous other accolades from her peers. She has also received 'Superb' client ratings on Avvo along with many positive testimonials and referrals from her satisfied clients.