
Amanda Levanti
About
Ever since middle school, Amanda Levanti wanted to work in the criminal justice system. While in college, she dreamed of going to law school to become a prosecutor. However, she yearned to help people, which is why she transitioned to family law and criminal defense.
Mrs. Levanti obtained her bachelor’s degree from Murray State University before attending law school at Northern Kentucky University. After graduating from law school, she began her career as an Assistant State’s Attorney and prosecuted numerous criminal and traffic offenses before moving on to private practice at the start of 2019. Mrs. Levanti currently represents clients in family law and criminal law matters.
Employment
Attorney, Levanti Law, LLC | January 2019-Present
Benton, IL
- Primarily focused on criminal defense, DUI defense, and family law practice
Assistant State’s Attorney | August 2011-December 2018
Franklin County, IL
- Prosecuted the entire traffic docket from charging to disposition
- Prosecuted misdemeanors and felonies from charging to disposition
- Jury trial experience in both misdemeanors and felonies
- Second chair to first degree murder jury trial which resulted in a guilty verdict and 67 year prison sentence
- Handled appeals on various civil issues and argued before the Illinois Fifth District Appellate Court