Jon has handled virtually every type of criminal case, from petty traffic violations and juvenile cases to various misdemeanors and serious Class X felonies, including murder. Unlike any other criminal defense attorney in Central Illinois, he was not only a prosecutor, but proudly served an auxiliary police officer for the City of Decatur for many years and was an instructor of new police recruits from agencies throughout the State of Illinois at the Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center, which is a police academy located in Decatur, Illinois.

As a former prosecutor and auxiliary police officer, Jon possesses a uniquely powerful, duel perspective on the criminal justice system that bridges the gap between police tactics, evidence handling and courtroom strategy. Jon knows exactly what is required to turn a street-level incident into a legally sustainable prosecution and, in turn, how to prepare the best defense. He understands exactly where gaps in evidence occur and how the state must prove charges. He understands statutory due process and police procedures. Jon can quickly and rigorously evaluate if the arresting officer's actions were compliant and can quickly spot flaws in case handling and chain of custody. Jon also knows the internal pressures and dynamics of police departments and prosecutors’ offices, making him highly effective in negotiating and understanding the realities of plea deals and trial preparation. Jon’s extremely unique and diverse background in law enforcement gives him a one-of-a kind perspective and definite edge over virtually all other criminal defense lawyers.