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Daniel L Fultz 
Springfield, Illinois
Partner
phone 888-763-9594
217-280-4271
fax 217-241-1333
email Email Me

Mr. Fultz concentrates his practice in all areas of state and federal criminal defense. He has extensive trial experience in the Central Illinois criminal courts and frequently presents to other attorneys at criminal defense seminars throughout the state.

Mr. Fultz understands the emotional toll that a criminal charge can take on an individual and is available to consult with you regarding your particular situation. Mr. Fultz also routinely accepts referrals from attorneys throughout Illinois.

Mr. Fultz is also available to practice before the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission, Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Illinois Department of Children and Family Services and Illinois Liquor Control Commission. He welcomes your inquiries.

Primary Industries Served:

Criminal defense – state and federal courts

Education:
Saint Louis University School of Law, St. Louis, Missouri, 2004
J.D.
Honors: Ranked top 20% of graduating class
Honors: Recipient of 2003 Illinois Bar Foundation Scholarship
Honors: Recipient of Academic Excellence Award
Honors: Awarded Certificate of Successful Examination, February, 2003
Honors: 2002 Participent-30th Annual Brussels Seminar on the Law and Institutions of the European Union, Brussels, Belgium


Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Illinois, 1995
M.A.
Honors: Graduate Assistant, Department of Political Science
Major:  Political Science


Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Illinois, 1993
B.A.
Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Major:  Political Science


Classes/Seminars Taught:
Course Moderator and Instructor on Preparing a Case for Trial, "Defending Illinois Criminal Cases", Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Chicago and Champaign, IL, 2011


Course Moderator and Instructor on Precharging Investigation and Trial Issues, "Starting Points: Trying Your First Federal Criminal Case", Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Springfield, IL, 2011


Instructor on Sentencing Guidelines and Mitigating Factors, "5 Key Aspects to Defending a Narcotics Charge", Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Springfield, IL, 2010


Course Moderator and Instructor in Case Law and Legislative Updates, "Starting Points: Defending Your First Drug Case", Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Springfield, IL, 2008


Instructor on Effectively Preparing Your Witnesses and Showcasing Your Exhibits, "Jury Selection in Criminal Cases: Six Steps to a Not Guilty Verdict", Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Springfield, IL, 2008


Instructor on Illinois Law and Legislation Affecting Drug Cases, "Defending Controlled Substance Cases: Possession, Sale, Intent to Deliver", Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Springfield, IL, 2007


Honors and Awards:
National Trial Lawyers “Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Illinois”


Professional Associations and Memberships:
Decatur Illinois Bar Association, 2011 - Present


Sangamon County Bar Association, 2005 - Present


Illinois State Bar Association, 2011 - 2012
Chairman, Standing Committee on Corrections & Sentencing


Lincoln-Douglas Inns of Court, 2011 - 2012
Member, Board of Directors


Illinois State Bar Association, 2007 - 2011
Member, Standing Committee on Corrections & Sentencing


National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member


Illinois Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member


Past Employment Positions:
Fultz Law Office, Springfield, IL, 2005 - 2011


Springfield Office •
205 S. 5th Street
Suite 700
Springfield, IL 62701
Toll Free: 888.763.9594
Phone: 217.280.4271
Fax: 217.544.9609

Chicago Office •
20 S. Clark Street
Suite 3000
Chicago, IL 60603
Toll Free: 888.763.9594
Phone: 217.280.4271
Fax: 217.544.9609

Representative Clients

Brown, Hay & Stephens, LLP, provides legal counsel and representation for businesses, government entities, and individuals in Springfield, Illinois, and downstate Illinois communities such as Decatur, Mt. Vernon, Peoria, Rockford, Champaign, Bloomington, Quincy, Effingham, Urbana, Danville, Galesburg, Kankakee, Carbondale, and Carlinville, Illinois.