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Criminal Law FAQ

What counties do you serve?

I am willing to travel to any Illinois county, however, the further I travel from Coles County, the more my services will cost you.

The most cost effective counties for me to represent you in are listed below.

  • Coles County (County Seat: Charleston)
  • Edgar County (County Seat: Paris)
  • Clark County (County Seat: Marshall)
  • Cumberland County (County Seat: Toledo)
  • Moultrie County (County Seat: Sullivan)
  • Douglas County (County Seat: Tuscola)
  • Effingham County (County Seat: Effingham)
  • Shelby County (County Seat: Shelbyville)

 

Do you offer free consultations in criminal cases?

Yes (for state misdemeanor and felony cases, including DUI cases). All you need to do is contact me to set up an appointment. If after the appointment you decide that you don’t want to hire me, then you won’t owe me anything.

Note: I am currently charging a small consultation fee for city ordinance-violation cases.

What should I look for when seeking a criminal-law lawyer?

You should look for an attorney with the following characteristics:

  • You want an attorney who is experienced in criminal law.
  • You want an attorney who works hard on his cases and is prepared when he goes to court.
  • You want an attorney who is not afraid to go to trial to defend your liberty and rights.

 
I am an attorney who has these characteristics.

What typically happens at a defendant’s first court appearance?

If the person can’t afford an attorney, he will receive the public defender and a further court date. If the public defender is present in court when the court appoints him or her, then the person will, depending on circumstances, either enter a not-guilty plea or request a preliminary hearing.

If the person has an attorney, he will, depending on circumstances, either enter a not-guilty plea or request a preliminary hearing.

If I am ever arrested or investigated, should I talk to the police?
 
No! What you say will be used against you. Tell the police that you want a lawyer and that you want the lawyer present before answering any questions.

I was recently charged with a crime. Will I be going to jail?

An attorney will not be able to advise you as to your likely sentence until after he conducts a careful analysis of your case.

 

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