Law Office of Jerry King, P.C.

Retired U.S. Air Force Veteran Serving The Citizens of Illinois and Veterans Worldwide

Former Public Defender with 20 years of Active Duty Military Service

Criminal Defense Lawyer, Illinois

Areas of Practice

At Law Office of Jerry King, P.C., we provide the following legal services.

Criminal Law

General criminal defense litigation
DUIs & reckless driving defense litigation
Domestic violence litigation
Felony defense litigation
Sex offense defense litigation
Traffic Ticket Defense

Driver's License Reinstatement


Veteran Administration Disability Claims

The Law Office of Jerry King, P.C. provides VA legal services for veterans needing assistance or legal representation with their claim. We specialize in veteran's benefits rights for military veterans. 

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About Law Office of Jerry King, P.C.

Jerry King is a Joliet Native and graduated in 1999 from Joliet West High School. Jerry enlisted in the Air Force under the Delayed Enlistment Program in February 1999 , and entered Active Duty on 11 August 1999. Upon completion of Basic Military Training at Lackland AFB, Texas, in September 1999, Jerry attended technical training at Keesler AFB, Mississippi. In 2000, after completion of training Jerry was assigned to the 436th Component Maintenance Squadron, Dover AFB, Deleware. In July 2003, he was reassigned to the 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron MacDill AFB. During this assignment he deployed over 500 days in support Operations ENDURING FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM. Jerry was also selected to represent the 6th Air Mobility Wing in the 2007 Air Mobility Command Rodeo Maintenance Competition. In October 2010, TSgt King was selected to be a Field Training Detachment Instructor for the newly formed detachment located at MacDill AFB, FL. In his final active duty assignment, Jerry served the 911th Air Refueling Squadron as a flight chief and Superintendent where he supervised over 150 personnel. 


  • Education
  •  Associate of Applied Science in Aviation Maintenance, Community College of the Air Force
  • Associate of Applied Science Instructor and Military Science, Community College of the Air Force
  • Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Tyndall AFB, FL
  • Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Education Course, MacDill AFB
  • Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
  • Juris Doctorate Candidate, Arizona State University, Sandra Day O’Conner College of Law



  • Major Awards And Decorations
  • Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year
  • Air Force Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service
  • Air Force Achievement Medal for Meritorious Service

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Shakara King

Shakara King

Director of Operations / Real Estate Consultant

Shakara Cannon is a native of Southern California and plays an integral role on Jerry King’s team as his Director of Operations. With over 9 years as a Real Estate Agent, 3 years as a Mortgage Loan Officer and over 10 years working closely with Ben Bacal, Shakara also focuses her professional time providing exceptional service to the Los Angeles based Revel Real Estate. Shakara’s 20 plus years of experience in the residential real estate field has given her the ability to think outside of the box and go the extra mile to ensure optimal client satisfaction.

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58 N. Chicago St. Suite 309
Joliet, IL 60435

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