Lindsey Lachanski
Elgin,IL
Summary
Attorney and public-sector professional with 11 years of criminal justice experience, including extensive work at the intersection of substance use, behavioral health, public safety, and court administration. Experienced in policy implementation, multidisciplinary collaboration, treatment court best practices, legal analysis, and translating complex issues into practical recommendations.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant State's Attorney
Kane County
Saint Charles, IL
2021 - Current
- Assigned to Drug Rehabilitation Court, with prior assignments to Mental Health, Veterans, and DUI Treatment Courts, and the Expungement Unit.
- Analyze participant progress, treatment needs, diagnoses, risk factors, and multidisciplinary staffing information to recommend individualized sanctions, treatment responses, and service adjustments.
- Monitor national treatment court and trauma-informed best practices and revise Drug Rehabilitation Court policies and procedures to maintain alignment with evolving standards and operational needs.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and other stakeholders on complex legal, treatment, and public safety issues.
- Served on the 2023 planning committee that created the DUI Treatment Court, assisting with developing policies and procedures, the participant handbook, and consent to participate forms.
- Negotiate plea agreements, litigate motions, and represent the State in termination and sentencing hearings.
Assistant Public Defender
Kendall County
Yorkville, IL
2018 - 2021
- Represented indigent clients in criminal proceedings through trial; assignments included criminal misdemeanors, abuse and neglect, and juvenile matters.
Assistant State's Attorney
Kane County
Saint Charles, IL
2017 - 2018
- Prosecuted misdemeanor cases and conducted trials in a high-volume courtroom.
Assistant State's Attorney
Macon County
Decatur, IL
2015 - 2017
- Prosecuted felony DUI and misdemeanor matters in court hearings and at trial.
Education
J.D. - Law
Northern Illinois College of Law
DeKalb, IL05-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Religious Studies
University of Iowa
Iowa City05-2011
Skills
- Substance Use and Behavioral Health Systems
- Program and Policy Implementation
- Strategic Initiatives and Problem Solving
- Legal Research
- Cross-Agency Stakeholder Collaboration
- Public Safety and Regulatory Analysis
- Written, Oral, and Executive Communication
Timeline
Assistant State's Attorney
Kane County
2021 - Current
Assistant Public Defender
Kendall County
2018 - 2021
Assistant State's Attorney
Kane County
2017 - 2018
Assistant State's Attorney
Macon County
2015 - 2017
J.D. - Law
Northern Illinois College of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Religious Studies
University of Iowa