Deanna Donnelly

Deanna Donnelly brings extensive courtroom experience and a strong background in public service to RCK Law Firm. She previously served as an Assistant Public Defender in Will County, representing clients facing felony charges from arraignment through plea negotiations and trial, including participants in Drug Court, Mental Health Court, and Veterans Court. As Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of Joliet, her work included representing the City and its employees in litigation, handling workers’ compensation matters, reviewing and negotiating contracts, and drafting municipal ordinances and policies. Her experience provides a practical foundation for navigating complex legal issues and advocating for RCK’s clients.

Deanna earned her Juris Doctor from The John Marshall Law School, now the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, in 2017 and her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Illinois Chicago in 2013. She is admitted to practice in Illinois and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Her legal background also includes work as a law clerk at Napleton and Partners, where she assisted with matters involving workers’ compensation, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. Beyond her legal practice, Deanna serves as a board member for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.