About

Maria Gabby Antoniolli began her legal career as an Assistant State\s Lawyer in DuPage County, gaining extensive trial experience in various cases. She now focuses on criminal defense and family law, bringing her expertise to each case with resilience and analytical approach.

Maria Gabby Antoniolli, a skilled lawyer based in Winfield, Illinois, started her legal practice as an Assistant State\s Lawyer with DuPage County State\s Lawyer\s Office. During her time as a prosecutor, she handled a wide range of cases, including traffic violations, misdemeanors such as DUIs, domestic violence, and orders of protection. She was later promoted to the felony juvenile division, where she managed numerous juvenile abuse and neglect cases from intake to disposition. Working closely with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Gabby gained a deep understanding of cases involving abuse, neglect, and dependent minors. She also prosecuted serious felony cases in the Felony Trial Division, including aggravated DUI, burglaries, severe drug offenses, aggravated battery, and gun charges.

In her private practice, Gabby\s focus has been on criminal defense and family law matters, such as child custody, visitation, child support, alimony, relocation, orders of protection, and prenuptial/postnuptial agreements. She is also a Certified Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) and has served as a GAL in family law and juvenile court cases involving abused, neglected, and dependent minors. With years of courtroom and trial experience, Gabby is known for her innovative and passionate advocacy, developing effective case strategies to achieve the best possible outcomes for her clients. Whether negotiating or defending a case in court, Gabby approaches each case with determination and a thorough analysis, ensuring her clients are well-informed throughout the legal process.

Legal Issues

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights

DUI & DWI

Traffic Tickets

Suspended License

Certificates

Certified Guardian Ad Litem
DuPage County Bar Association.

JD Certificate in Trial Advocacy
John Marshall Law School

JD Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution
John Marshall Law School

Languages

• English: Spoken, Written

Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

• Partner
  Antoniolli, Cerny & Winthers, P.C.
  2023
• Associate Lawyer
  McSwain Nagle Giese & Rapp, P.C.
  2020
• Associate Lawyer
  Mullen Winthers & Cerny P.C
  2018
• Assistant State s Lawyer
  DuPage County
  2012
• Law Clerk
  Cook County State s Lawyer s Office
  2011

Education

Associations

Costs

• Free Consultancy Service

Location