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Jessica J. Koester

Jessica J. Koester is the founding attorney of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC in Edwardsville, Illinois. Since 2002, she has focused her practice on criminal defense, federal crimes, and juvenile law. Ms. Koester is admitted to the Illinois State Bar and earned her J.D. from Notre Dame Law School in 2002. Her work has been recognized by Super Lawyers and the National Trial Lawyers, among other organizations, for her contributions to the field of criminal defense.

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What are some common defenses against drug possession?
What are some common defenses against drug possession?
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Last Modified on Jun 13, 2025

Illinois residents facing charges of drug possession will have to prepare a defense. There are several…

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The facts about racketeering
The facts about racketeering
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Last Modified on Jun 06, 2025

Racketeering involves businesses of one or more individuals scheming to commit for-profit criminal acts. That business…

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is your nursing career over after a DUI?
is your nursing career over after a DUI?
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Last Modified on Jun 13, 2025

A DUI may have a negative impact on anyone regardless of their profession. According to Illinois…

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Is a DUI arrest always indicative of a drinking problem?
Is a DUI arrest always indicative of a drinking problem?
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Last Modified on Jun 13, 2025

Illinois law prescribes severe penalties for those convicted of a DUI. While many people assume that…

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What to know about criminal sexual assault
What to know about criminal sexual assault
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Last Modified on Apr 28, 2025

Sex crimes are some of the most horrific offenses to be charged with in Illinois. There…

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Dealing with Social Security fraud
Dealing with Social Security fraud
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Last Modified on Jun 13, 2025

An individual’s Social Security number (SSN) provides an official way to help establish the identity of…

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What you need to know about a federal indictment
What you need to know about a federal indictment
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Last Modified on Jun 13, 2025

Receiving news of a federal indictment can be very intimidating to many Illinois residents. They can…

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What are common excuses that won’t get you out of a DUI charge?
What are common excuses that won’t get you out of…
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Last Modified on Apr 28, 2025

No one in Illinois wants to be pulled over by a police officer when they’ve been…

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What is assault, and what elements are needed to prove it?
What is assault, and what elements are needed to prove…
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Last Modified on Jun 06, 2025

Many people automatically think of assault as being a crime that involves one person physically striking…

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