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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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False Sexual Assault Allegations in Illinois: How Cases Get Dismissed
False Sexual Assault Allegations in Illinois: How Cases Get Dismissed
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Last Modified on Mar 26, 2026

False sexual assault allegations in Illinois can ruin lives well before they make it to court.…

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What Counts as Sexual Assault in Illinois?
What Counts as Sexual Assault in Illinois?
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Last Modified on Mar 26, 2026

What counts as sexual assault in Illinois? This is a question we hear often from accused…

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Illinois Sex Offender Registration Laws
Illinois Sex Offender Registration Laws
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Last Modified on Feb 11, 2026

Illinois sex offender registration laws are designed to track anyone convicted of certain sex crimes in…

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Does Illinois Have Romeo and Juliet Laws?
Does Illinois Have Romeo and Juliet Laws?
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Last Modified on Feb 11, 2026

Does Illinois Have Romeo and Juliet Laws? This is a question we often hear from young…

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Indecent Exposure Laws & Penalties in Illinois – Public Indecency
Indecent Exposure Laws & Penalties in Illinois – Public Indecency
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Last Modified on Feb 16, 2026

If you are facing charges in Illinois, it’s important to understand indecent exposure laws & penalties…

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Sexual Battery Versus Sexual Assault in Illinois: What’s the Difference?
Sexual Battery Versus Sexual Assault in Illinois: What’s the Difference?
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Last Modified on Feb 11, 2026

The law makes clear distinctions between sexual battery versus sexual assault in Illinois. Although the two…

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Illinois Statutory Rape and Age of Consent Laws
Illinois Statutory Rape and Age of Consent Laws
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Last Modified on Feb 11, 2026

If you are facing allegations involving a minor in Illinois, it’s important to understand Illinois statutory…

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How Digital Evidence Is Used in Illinois Sex-Crime Cases: Texts, DMs, and Images
How Digital Evidence Is Used in Illinois Sex-Crime Cases: Texts,…
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Last Modified on Dec 09, 2025

How digital evidence is used in Illinois sex crime cases has witnessed profound transformations in the…

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Illinois Crime Rate by City – Safest and Most Dangerous Cities in IL
Illinois Crime Rate by City – Safest and Most Dangerous…
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Last Modified on Sep 30, 2025

With large cities like Chicago and large amounts of rural land, the state of Illinois has…

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