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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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The inconsistency of eyewitness accounts
The inconsistency of eyewitness accounts
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Last Modified on Apr 29, 2025

In Illinois, it’s not unusual for the strength of a prosecutor’s case to stand on eyewitness…

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Is biased forensic testimony a challenge in your case?
Is biased forensic testimony a challenge in your case?
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Last Modified on Apr 29, 2025

Bias in forensic testimony in court proceedings is more common than many believe (or would like…

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Nurse sentenced for taking pills
Nurse sentenced for taking pills
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Last Modified on Jun 13, 2025

An Illinois man was sentenced for Medicare healthcare fraud on Sept. 16. The 42-year-old nurse was…

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What are the major types of credit card fraud?
What are the major types of credit card fraud?
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Last Modified on Jun 06, 2025

Credit card fraud in Illinois varies from being passive and seemingly innocent to being deliberate and…

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Elements of a drug possession charge
Elements of a drug possession charge
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Last Modified on Jun 06, 2025

Any conviction on illegal drug charges can be a serious legal matter in Illinois, even including…

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Has Illinois changed its juvenile interrogation policies?
Has Illinois changed its juvenile interrogation policies?
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Last Modified on Jun 13, 2025

A significant change now takes place in the Illinois criminal justice system. The long and troubling…

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Understanding health care fraud
Understanding health care fraud
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Last Modified on Jun 13, 2025

Both medical providers and patients in Illinois can be charged with health care fraud. People who…

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Drug possession charges in Illinois
Drug possession charges in Illinois
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Last Modified on Jun 06, 2025

In Illinois, there are two different categories of drug possession charges. There is the basic possession…

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Open container laws
Open container laws
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Last Modified on Jun 13, 2025

An Illinois police officer pulls you over and notices that you have a half-full bottle of…

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