About Us
At Chrystel L. Gavlin, P.C., we treat people with respect, honesty and compassion because we understand the stress and emotion that serious legal problems can cause. We offer professional, affordable legal representation because we believe that people who need quality legal care ought to be able to get it. We are aggressive because we know that's what it takes to get the results clients want.
Can We Help You?
As a firm, our primary focus is on resolving family, juvenile and criminal law issues for people in Will County and nearby portions of the Greater Chicago area. And with extensive experience in each of those practice areas, we feel that we are especially well-suited to handle high conflict family disputes and serious criminal charges involving allegations of abuse, neglect or domestic violence within the family unit.
Experience Breeds Compassion
Chrystel L. Gavlin began her legal career working as a prosecutor, first in DuPage County and then in Will County, where she prosecuted numerous misdemeanor and felony offenses, including aggravated battery, sexual abuse and drug cases. Additionally, during her time at the Will County State's Attorney's Office, she also served as Supervisor of that office's Domestic Violence Unit. After five years, Ms. Gavlin left the State's Attorney's Office to pursue a career in private practice.
Today, with more than 13 years of experience helping all kinds of people through some of the most unsettling and difficult times of their lives, Ms. Gavlin knows how important and helpful it is to take the time to listen, to explain legal issues clearly and to respond promptly whenever a client has a question or concern. As your attorney, she will make sure that you know your options and are aware of what's happening with your case, why and what to expect as the case progresses.
Professionalism and Aggressiveness Lead to Results
Thorough preparation, combined with tough and aggressive legal representation, is a recipe for success in almost any type of legal matter. Ms. Gavlin knows this and approaches every case with the understanding that a trial may be required to achieve her clients' goals.
If you would like to talk with an experienced lawyer about a criminal defense or family matter, call our Joliet, Illinois, law offices directly at 815-768-2861 or at 888-719-0742 (toll free). You can also reach us online. We offer free initial consultations, accept major credit cards and are available for evening and weekend appointments when necessary.
