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How to Get a Felony Expunged in Illinois

If you’ve been charged or convicted of a felony in Illinois, you may already know how severely those charges can affect your future. You may still be paying off the financial penalties, which is tough when your criminal record can prevent you from getting a good job or housing.  Dealing...

Seeking a Domestic Violence Restraining Order during a COVID-19 Shelter-in-Place

As more people are stuck inside with their families, many people are unfortunately experiencing more domestic violence and abuse in the home. You may have been a victim of domestic violence, and now, you want to protect yourself and your children from further harm.  Seeking a domestic violence restraining order...

Can You Get a DUI on a Scooter in Illinois?

When you think of a DUI, you’re probably thinking of someone serving all over the road, drunk and behind the wheel of a car. However, that’s not true of all DUI charges. You may not have been in a car at all, but the police still stopped you.  Can you...

Do I Need a Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney? Here’s How to Tell

One moment, you’re minding your own business and going about your day, whether that’s to work, to school, or just around the house. The next moment, you’ve been arrested and charged with a criminal offense.  So, you’ve been arrested, but do you really need a Chicago criminal defense attorney? If...

Can a Lawyer Get You Out of the Cook County Jail?

When you’re accused of a criminal offense, the chances that you’ll end up in a cell for at least a few hours are fairly high. The prosecution will do what they can to keep you there. Even the arrest process can take a while, which means more time in that...