April 2014

Lombard Law Firm Hires Experienced Criminal Attorney

Lombard law firm A. Traub & Associates is pleased to announce the addition of criminal defense and family law attorney Margaret M. O'Connell to the team. O’Connell brings a wide array of legal experience to the firm.

O’Connell focuses her practice on criminal defense, family law, traffic and expungement law. She is also a Guardian ad litem for the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit. Prior to joining A. Traub & Associates, O’Connell worked as an Assistant State’s Attorney in DuPage County. During this time she prosecuted cases involving domestic violence, child abuse, felony crimes and misdemeanors. Additionally, O’Connell spent time as Senior Assistant Attorney General, where she prosecuted cases in the Criminal Trials Assistance Bureau throughout Illinois.

Lombard criminal lawyer Margaret O’Connell earned her undergraduate degree at Bradley University and went on to graduate with her J.D. from the John Marshall Law School in 1991. She is an active member of the Illinois State Bar Association and DuPage County Bar Association where she currently serves as a mentor for new attorneys. O’Connell has presented and educated fellow attorneys at numerous legal seminars including seminars for the DuPage Association of Women’s Lawyers regarding DUI Legislation, recent case law updates and appellate procedures.

"We are excited to start working with Margaret. Not only is she an exceptional attorney with a wealth of legal experience, she supplements our team approach by enabling us to offer expanded services to our client base," says Angel M. Traub, Principal Owner and Attorney at A. Traub & Associates.

Lombard law firm A. Traub & Associates provides legal services to clients in DuPage County and the surrounding communities. The firm assists clients with legal matters relating to family law, estate planning, estate administration and probate, real estate, mediation, guardianship, and adoption. A. Traub & Associates is committed to working closely with clients to understand their unique circumstances with the ultimate goal of seeking the best outcome for their case. Call 630-426-0196 or fill out the online contact form to set up an initial consultation.