Amanda Vesely

General Litigation Profile

Practicing attorney with a primary focus on family law, including divorce, allocation of parental responsibilities, parenting time disputes, child support, and orders of protection
Represents clients in criminal defense matters involving both felonies and misdemeanors, handling pre-trial litigation, discovery, motion practice, and contested court appearances
Handles DCFS expungement appeals and administrative proceedings, including record challenges, hearings, and post-determination relief
Engages in civil litigation, including motion practice, discovery enforcement, and case management through resolution

Juris Doctor, University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) School of Law — May 2023
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (Major); Women’s & Gender Studies (Minor), DePaul University — May 2020

President, Asian Pacific American Law Student Association — May 2021 to May 2022
Communications Chair, Asian Pacific American Law Student Association — December 2020 to May 2021
Professional Chair, Future Trial Attorneys Association — April 2021 to May 2022
Routinely volunteers in local communities by hosting and organizing events that promote sober activities and sober lifestyles for young people

Associate Attorney, Private Criminal Defense Practice: Represented clients in criminal proceedings, handled case strategy, motion practice, court appearances, and client advocacy in felony and misdemeanor cases
Law Clerk, Private Criminal Defense Practice: Assisted in the defense of felony and misdemeanor matters, including legal research, motion drafting, discovery review, and court preparation
Judicial Extern, United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois: Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda on federal civil and criminal issues under judicial supervision
Caseworker, Non-Profit Substance Abuse Treatment Center (Kentucky): Worked directly with individuals in treatment, coordinating services and support, an experience that inspired the pursuit of a legal career