About Daniel Kay
Daniel earned his law degree from Southern Illinois University School of Law in 1996 and began practicing law soon after. His impressive resume includes:
- Assistant Public Defender, Jackson County Public Defender’s Office, 1997-1999
- Assistant Attorney General, Illinois Attorney General’s Office, 1999-2012
- Trial Defense Services, U.S. Army Reserve, J.A.G., 2005-2012
- Solo Practice Attorney 2012-Present
During his military experience, Daniel spent 18 months at Fort Riley, Kansas. There, he served as a military criminal prosecutor or Trial Counsel and deepened his case-building experience.
In 2008, he volunteered to serve as a Senior Defense Attorney in Iraq. In this position, he managed a staff of three attorneys and two paralegals in the Trial Defense Services. Together, they represented soldiers facing administrative separation actions or court-martial. His experience here further prepared him to serve criminal defendants at home facing serious charges.
When Daniel began his solo practice in 2012, he set out to give clients excellent representation at a reasonable price. With lower overhead costs than other law firms and a dedication to helping people, he can do exactly that.
Training and Certifications
In addition to his training in law school and on the job, Daniel sought education that has made him a better attorney for his clients. This additional training includes:
- Death Penalty Certification Training (Appellate Prosecutors Office)
- Advanced Cross-Examination Course (National Advocacy Center)
- Prosecuting Homicide Cases Seminar (National District Attorney’s Association)
- Child Death Investigation Training (Southern Illinois Child Death Investigation Task Force)
Why Clients Trust Daniel Kay
With Daniel on your side, you have a legal advocate who understands all sides of the law. He makes sure your hard-earned money is put to good use. But don’t just take our word for it. Check out our reviews here and see why we earn a 94% rating on Google Reviews.
Daniel Kay, Attorney at Law
Office Staff
While Daniel is an excellent attorney, he doesn’t do all of this alone. His staff helps assemble documentation, review evidence (discovery), and provide Daniel with support in many other essential areas. They are your behind-the-scenes team.
Brittany
Lenich
My name is Brittany, and I’ve been working as a legal assistant with Mr. Kay since May 2024. I’ve spent most of my life in Southern Illinois. I am a proud military wife and mom of two, a girl and a boy. Outside of work, you’ll often find me immersed in a good book or enjoying video games with my kids. I love spending time with friends and family, whether we’re playing games or just hanging out. I’m excited to learn more about the legal field.
Mia
DeLashmit
Emma
Gann
My name is Emma Gann. I began working with Mr. Kay in August of 2024. I have lived a majority of my life here in Southern Illinois. I recently received my Associates in Political Science from John A and I plan to continue my education at SIUC. I enjoy being a friendly point of contact at the office and speaking to each of our clients! I am eager to learn more about the law!
Molly
Jones
I’m Molly Jones. I began working with Mr. Kay in January 2024. I am originally from Ullin, Illinois but have recently moved to the Marion area. I love spending time with my husband and daughter. We like watching TV shows and movies and going to the park. One of my favorite things to do is watch live musicals. I am looking forward to learning more about the legal field.
Lauren
Wulf
Hello everyone my name is Lauren Wulf a second-year law student at Southern Illinois University Simmons School of Law and recently became apart of the team at Attorney Daniel Kays office this year. I grew up in Fenton, Missouri and moved to Southern Illinois five years ago when I started pursuing my undergraduate degree at Southern Illinois University. Since then I can proudly say Southern Illinois has become my home building a life here has been a privilege and I am excited to continue to serve the community I call home through the legal field.