Atty. Michael E. Reid
Michael E. Reid is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, dui/dwi, criminal law.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Edwardsville, IL · 26+ Years Experience
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About Michael E. Reid at a Glance
Michael E. Reid is a Member based in Edwardsville, Illinois, practicing at M. Reid Legal Solutions, L.L.C.. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Missouri (2000), Illinois (2001), U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri (2001), and U.S District Court, Southern District of Illinois (2002). Educated at Southern Illinois University (J.D., 1999) and St. Louis University (B.A., 1993). Active member of St and Louis, Madison, Illinois State and American Bar Associations The Missouri Bar The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serves clients in Edwardsville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael E. Reid
- Michael E. Reid is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, dui/dwi, criminal law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from St. Louis University in 1993, and has been licensed for 26 years
- Michael practices at M. Reid Legal Solutions, L.L.C. in Edwardsville, IL
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Michael E. Reid's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael E. Reid handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Edwardsville.
DUI / DWI Defense in Edwardsville
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Criminal Defense in Edwardsville
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Edwardsville
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Edwardsville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Edwardsville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Edwardsville-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Edwardsville Choose Michael E. Reid
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael E. Reid's practice in the field of dui/dwi and criminal defense.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael E. Reid brings 26+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Missouri, Illinois, and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri, Michael E. Reid can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi and criminal defense, Michael E. Reid can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Edwardsville
A Edwardsville-based practice means Michael E. Reid attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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