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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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Alternatives to jail that may be ordered by Illinois judges
Alternatives to jail that may be ordered by Illinois judges
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Last Modified on Jun 06, 2025

Judges in Illinois are often reluctant to send defendants to jail, and this is especially true…

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President Obama commutes sentences of 46 nonviolent offenders
President Obama commutes sentences of 46 nonviolent offenders
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Last Modified on May 28, 2025

Illinois residents may have heard that President Barack Obama commuted the sentences of 46 individuals, most…

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House Bill 218 to alter marijuana DUI laws
House Bill 218 to alter marijuana DUI laws
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Last Modified on Apr 29, 2025

A bill before the governor of Illinois would change the state of DUI law for marijuana…

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The questioning of minors by law enforcement officers
The questioning of minors by law enforcement officers
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Last Modified on Jun 06, 2025

Most Illinois residents will likely be familiar with the Miranda warning. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled…

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Mounting an insanity defense to criminal charges
Mounting an insanity defense to criminal charges
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Last Modified on Apr 29, 2025

Illinois residents may be aware that a defense based on insanity is being mounted by attorneys…

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Scientists develop cocaine test based on fingerprint analysis
Scientists develop cocaine test based on fingerprint analysis
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Last Modified on Apr 29, 2025

Illinois residents may be aware that drug tests performed on saliva, blood or urine samples have…

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Drugs, cash and vehicles seized from couple’s home
Drugs, cash and vehicles seized from couple’s home
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Last Modified on May 28, 2025

A husband and wife were both taken into police custody after a drug raid was conducted…

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Community programs for juveniles show success rates
Community programs for juveniles show success rates
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Last Modified on Apr 28, 2025

Illinois residents may be interested to find out that a study by the Pew Charitable Trusts…

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Marijuana in McDonald’s drive-thru gets Illinois man arrested
Marijuana in McDonald’s drive-thru gets Illinois man arrested
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Last Modified on Apr 29, 2025

When a Galesburg police officer was helping with a traffic stop in a McDonald’s parking lot,…

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