Meet Criminal Defense Attorney Marcus L. Schantz. Located in Springfield, IL, he brings compassion, a wealth of experience and the knowledge necessary to handle your criminal case. Put your trust in Marcus, and you can begin to relax. Springfield-born and Us Army veteran Marcus Schantz offers experienced, professional representation for those facing criminal charges in Central Illinois, whether they have been charged with murder, armed robbery, home invasion, armed habitual criminal, firearms crimes, and drug possession or other offenses. Criminal defense lawyer Marcus Schantz has represented hundreds of felony clients and won cases at trial (or got them dismissed) ranging from first degree murder to drug possession; including attempt murder of a police officer, aggravated battery with a firearm, armed robbery, armed habitual criminal, firearms cases and others.