Steve Giacoletto is a native of Collinsville, Illinois and a 1983 graduate from Collinsville High School. A licensed attorney since 1990, he has served as principal of the Giacoletto Law Firm since 1996. Prior to opening his own law firm, Steve was an associate attorney for six years in Columbia, Illinois. He is experienced in bench trials, jury trials, administrative hearings, and appellate briefs and oral arguments. In addition to his general practice, Steve serves as corporate counsel for the City of Collinsville and as special counsel from time to time for several other municipalites.
Areas of Practice
- Auto Accidents -- Plaintiff
- Semi-Truck Accidents -- Plaintiff
- Civil Rights Violations -- Plaintiff
- Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
- Wrongful Death
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Whistle Blower -- Plaintiff
- Criminal Law
- DUI/DWI
- Traffic Violations
- Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning
- Probate & Estate Administration
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 1990
- Missouri, 1991
- U.S. Southern District of Illinois, 1991
Education
- Saint Louis University School of Law, St. Louis, Missouri
- J.D. - 1990
- Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri
- B.A. - 1987
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Missouri State Bar Association (inactive)
- Madison County Bar Association
- St. Clair County Bar Association
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
- Illinois League of Government Lawyers
- American Association for Justice (AAJ), formerly the American Trial Lawyers Association
- Motor Vehicle Collision, Highway, and Premises Liability Section -- AAJ
- Municipal Lawyers Section -- ISBA
- Appellate Lawyers Association