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Linda M. Strohschein is the principal of Strohschein Law Group, LLC, a boutique estate planning and elder law firm in St. Charles, Illinois. She concentrates her practice on Estate and Long-Term Care Planning, Guardianship, Estate and Trust Administration and Probate Litigation. Ms. Strohschein is Certified as an Elder Law Attorney (CELA) by the National Elder Law Foundation. Although CELA is not required by the State of Illinois, this title is earned through a multi-faceted process and the attorney must successfully pass a comprehensive certification exam to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of Elder Law. She is a frequent speaker on a variety of estate planning and disability topics. Ms. Strohschein is a current member of the Kane County Bar Association. In addition, she is also a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and serves as the Treasurer of the Executive Board for the Illinois chapter.  Ms. Strohschein received her B.A. from George Mason University and her J.D. from the John Marshall Law School.

Legal & Trial Experience. Mr. Medina has over 21 years of legal experience. He spent 14 of those years prosecuting cases as a Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney. Mr. Medina uses his vast knowledge of the system to benefit his clients at every stage and every level of the criminal court process. He prosecuted over 4800 cases at various stages, from Class X Felonies to Misdemeanor Traffic and DUI matters.. Clients benefit from Mr. Medina’s inside-perspective as a former prosecutor as well his experience conducting countless jury and bench trials.  While assigned to the Domestic Violence Unit, Mr. Medina was responsible for directing the prosecution of between 60 and 200 cases per month, prosecuting felony domestic violence cases including aggravated domestic battery, aggravated unlawful restraint, and felony domestic battery.. When Mr. Medina advanced to the Felony Review Unit of the Office of the Cook County State's Attorney, he gained first-hand experience analyzing cases and understanding police procedures with felony investigations. Among the thousands of cases Mr. Medina participated in approving for felony charges were first-degree murder, aggravated criminal sexual assault, kidnapping, aggravated arson, armed robbery, aggravated dui, reckless homicide, felony DUI and many others.. Legal Books Published. Mr. Medina has authored three criminal law and procedure books and many law journal articles. His books include, Real World Search & Seizure [Second Edition] (Looseleaf Law Press, 2012); Winning Court Testimony For Law Enforcement Officers: The Law, Art & Science Of Effective Court Communication (Looseleaf Law Press, 2012) and Real World Search & Seizure (Looseleaf Law Press, 2006).. Legal Journals Published. His other law related publications include the very first ILCLE (Illinois Continuing Legal Education) chapter dedicated to teaching Illinois attorneys how to easily navigate through the order of protection process.  “Obtaining Civil Orders Of Protection Under The Illinois Domestic Violence Act” (Co-authored by Kimberly Silverman);Article Of The Month, Illinois Family Law Report, Volume XXII, Number 5 (May, 1999); “Obtaining Orders Of Protection,” Chapter #13, ILCLE Family Law Handbook (1998); “Rule 14.5: Another Weapon In The Fight Against Domestic Violence,” Pro Bono Advocate (Dec. 1997); Slipping Through The Cracks Of The Illinois Domestic Violence Act,” Pro Bono Advocate (Jan. 1998).

Lauren Jackson focuses her practice primarily in the areas of real estate, estate planning, probate and business succession planning, although her background includes contracts and corporate formations as well.. Lauren’s unintimidating, caring approach has garnered her a respectable reputation all over Northern Illinois.  With her dedication for efficient cost effective services, you will learn that when you retain Lauren you have a reachable attorney with your best interests in mind.. Lauren prides herself on quality work over quantity and it has proved to be beneficial to all parties based on positive customer reviews.  Lauren eagerly represents individuals in the buying, selling, or leasing residential and commercial real estate properties as well as assisting individuals in making the transfer of their assets upon their death simpler and easier on their loved ones.. Lauren began her career clerking for Konicek & Dillon in St. Charles, IL assisting the attorneys with research, drafting petitions, motions and orders for the firm’s representation of its clients in insurance defense matters.   Upon graduation from law school, Lauren worked as an associate at Lavelle Law, Ltd. Located in Palatine, IL.  There she obtained experience in many areas of the law including estate planning, business succession planning, probate, collections and a variety of real estate transactions.. Lauren earned her B.A. from Northern Illinois University in 1999 with an emphasis in journalism.  She went on to attend the law program at Northern Illinois University and became licensed to practice law in the state of Illinois in 2003.. Lauren is an active member of the Kane County Bar Association (), the Elgin Downtown Neighborhood Association (?????); Board Member of Chicago Repertory Ballet () and the First Congregational Church of Elgin ().

Kyle Burrows is the primary partner in Burrows Law Firm, LLC and partner in the law firm of Burrows & Stork. Kyle is a native of St. Charles, Missouri and still calls St. Charles home today. Kyle left St. Charles to start his college career at the University of Louisville on a soccer scholarship. Kyle finalized his undergraduate degree at the University of Missouri and received his law degree from the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law. Soon after law school, Kyle became a member of the Missouri Bar and relocated back to St. Charles Missouri to begin his law career.. Kyle's legal career began as an associate attorney working in private practice for a former St. Charles County Circuit Judge. After 4 years of associate work gaining experience in various fields, including: family law, criminal law, estate planning, personal injury, auto accidents and real estate law, Kyle founded the Burrows Law Firm to centralize his practice areas.. Kyle now focuses his practice on the areas of personal injury, automobile accidents, criminal law, family law and real estate law. Though Kyle's practice is located in St. Charles County, he has experience practicing in St. Louis County, St. Louis City, Lincoln County, Warren County, Jefferson County, Franklin County, the Missouri Court of Appeals and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. In addition to being a licensed attorney, Kyle holds a real estate broker's license with the State of Missouri and is a member of the National Association of Realtors. Kyle is a member of several state and local civic organizations and in his free time enjoys golfing, hunting and spending time with his wife and three sons.

Knight Law, LLC is a dynamic, full-service law firm located in the historic district just blocks from the County Courthouse, the brick streets of Old St. Charles and the waterfront of the Missouri River.  Attorney Joshua Knight is committed to client satisfaction and case success and is dedicated to providing clients with legal representation that is top quality and affordable.

Jonathan P. Mincieli has spent over 20 years devoted to giving his community and victims across the country the highest level of representation in times of crisis.“I take very seriously my commitment to serving the people of the Tri-Cities area. I not only work here, I live here, raise my children here, attend church here and coach soccer here. My reputation is everything. I continually strive to be a member of the community that people can turn to and trust in their time of need.”After receiving his law degree cum laude from St. John’s University School of Law, Jonathan established a successful career as a trial lawyer handling personal injury matters involving construction site injuries, medical malpractice, product liability, premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, and sex abuse. Jon also has extensive experience with commercial matters including contract and warranty disputes and covenants not to compete. After a successful career as a defense attorney, Jonathan joined the firm as a partner in 2015.Since then, Jonathan has resolved hundreds of complex cases and obtained tens of millions in recoveries for his clients. His record-breaking verdicts and vigorous advocacy have earned him selections by his peers as both a Super Lawyer and a Leading Lawyer. His success as a trial lawyer has earned him selection as one of the Top 100 Civil Plaintiff lawyers in Illinois by the National Trial Lawyers Association.Jon’s experience taught him that advocacy alone is not enough. “I learned early in my career that there is no substitute for preparation.” Jon is hard-working, professional, ethical and devoted to the highest level of representation for his clients. His clients recognize his dedication:“Jon made sure I was always informed of the progress and what stage we were in on the case. The case was closed a few months back and I am sure with most law firms you don't hear much from them. Jon has called and emailed several times to make sure our family is doing well. To work with a law firm that works hard on your behalf, that listens and answers your many questions with patience and understanding, then goes above and beyond to check in after everything is finished, that is something I feel makes Meyers and Flowers stand out and above the rest in their field,” said client, Misty.Mr. Mincieli routinely obtains significant recoveries for his clients including a $10,000,000 settlement for the family of a 52-year-old killed in an industrial accident and $850,000 for a young man who was sexually abused by an employee of a health club. He was also a part of the trial team that obtained a record $6,200,000 Kane County verdict for an Elgin man whose knee had to be amputated following surgery due to the negligence of his physicians.Jon is licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois as well as federal courts in Illinois, Indiana and New York. He is a member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, American Association for Justice, the Illinois State Bar Association, Kane County Bar Association and the DuPage County Bar Association.

Jeff represents clients in real estate transactions, estate planning, commercial litigation, as well as personal and work-related injury claims. He maintains a diverse client portfolio, with a special focus on assisting those that serve our community.. "Clients come to us because they need help; oftentimes, they are overwhelmed with information. I try to distill their complex legal issues into matters they easily understand. I am their advocate and conduit to achieve their goals.". Before legal practice, Jeff’s experience includes employment at a large Chicago suburban police department for twenty-six years. He is an instructor at the College of DuPage-Suburban Law Enforcement Academy, and a member of the Board of Trustees for the South Elgin Fire Protection District.. Jeff received his undergraduate degree from Western Illinois University and his law degree from The John Marshall Law School. He is licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois.. During law school, Jeff was the recipient of the “CALI Excellence for the Future Award” in Equitable Remedies, and the “Rosenberg Scholarship” for community service. He was honored with the “Impact Award” from the Center for Disability and Elder Law for his work on writing Illinois Senate Bill 3381, which was designed to assist senior citizens with property tax issues.. Jeff’s professional memberships include the Illinois Real Estate Lawyers Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, the Kane County Bar Association, the Northwest Suburban Bar Association, and the Metropolitan Alliance of Police.

Jared’s practice is concentrated on complex commercial and general civil litigation matters, medical malpractice, premises liability defense and workers compensation defense. His practice has involved advising a wide range of clients, including individuals, corporations and municipal bodies. Jared is a 2014 graduate from Washington University Law School where he graduated with honors. During law school, he received two CALI Book Awards and was the Primary Editor for the Washington University Journal of Law & Policy.  Jared is licensed to practice in Missouri and Illinois.

I always say "Lawyers are like plumbers...we work for YOU."   Choosing a lawyer to represent you in such important matters of family and finance may be one of the most crucial decisions of your life.   I offer free consultations so you can meet me; question me and determine whether or not I am the right choice for you - before you spend one dime.  I offer fair and flexible payment options and pride myself on my professionalism and my ability to work effectively and respectfully with opposing counsel and adverse parties.  In matters which may already be emotionally devastating, the last thing my client needs is a lawyer generating contention and excessive and unnecessary fees.  However, if the fight is imminent and unavoidable, you will find a fierce and formidable attorney in your corner.

I'm a father of eight children and one with special needs. I've been married for more than 20 years to a beautiful wife. I returned to law school after practing as a building contractor in the Phoenix / Mesa area in Arizona where I was a superintendent and restoration contractor.. I work actively withthe Boy Scout organization sponsored by our church. I have 5 sons and three daughters. I served a foreign mission to Tokyo Japan where I learned to speak fluent Japanese.. I graduated summa cum laude with a 3.82 from Arizona State University with a Bachelor's in Science, Majoring in Justice Studies. I relocated to Saint Lois to attend the Nationally Top Ranked Health Law Program where I also took on a Masters Degree simultaneously in Healthcare Administration where I graduated as the top student with a 4.0.. I have a special interest in helping children with disabilities and volunteer with the St. Louis Down Syndrome Association of Great St. Louis.

I was born and raised in the St. Louis area of Missouri, became a Mizzou Tiger following in the footsteps of my parents, and recieved my JD shortly thereafter. For years I worked as a litigator fighting for the interests of my clients in court, but today I work with individuals and families helping them achieve peace of mind with a well-designed estate plan.

I strive to give the best personal service for my clients. Received Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri Kansas City (UMKC) in 1983; graduated with Honor of Distinction; Editor in Chief of the Urban Lawyer; member of Law Review of UMKC. Practicing Law in St. Louis/St. Charles area since 1985. I was born in 1952 and grew up in the St. Louis area (Manchester/Ballwin) attending the Parkway schools; I attended MacMurray College in Jacksonville, Il. I married my wife, Luanne, in 1975. We have two children: Ryan and Laura. I attended University of Missouri School of Law (Kansas City) and graduated in 1983. After working for Judge Shangler at the Missouri court of Appeals for a year I have been in private practice law since 1985

I spend most of my time working with families on their issues or those of their parents' or businesses. My practice is devoted to providing you with "sleep at night" types of advice and services during what are often very stressful and difficult times for families and business owners.. I often serve as a "Legal Quarterback" for my clients. Whatever type of problem you are facing you can call me and if I don't do it I know who does and who is good at it. I can get you where you need to be. This analysis and potential referral service is free of charge whether you need help in St Charles or St Louis County.

I practice chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy law. Try to stay up to date with newest technology, and improve our office procedure to make the whole process easy for our clients.

I have been a licensed Missouri Attorney since 2009. I grew up in Northern Arkansas. I am the oldest of four children. My entire family still resides in Arkansas. My younger brother Jason is a disabled US Army Veteran, who served in the Army 82nd Airborne in the Iraq War. He lives in Northern Arkansas. My sister, Elizabeth, is a mother of four children and resides in Conway Arkansas with her family. It may be surprising, but I also have a younger brother that is only 20 years old; Josh, builds custom boats in Mountain Home, Arkansas. My mother, Susan resides in Ash Flat Arkansas with her husband, Bryan, and their two dogs. My grandparents, Lester and Wilma, live across the Street from my mom. When I was a kid, my Grandparents owned and operated one of the largest Restaurants in that part of Northern Arkansas until they sold it to retire.. I lived in Arkansas until early 2000’s, when I moved to St. Louis with my daughter, Faith, to attend Washington University. I obtained a degree in History at Washington University and then my Law Degree from St. Louis University. During my college years, I raised my daughter as a single parent. I was fortunate enough to meet wonderful friends during my time in St. Louis, which helped me tremendously in managing the stresses of college life and being a single mom. In addition, to the friend support system, I was lucky to have had the benefit of aid such as food stamps and housing assistance to get me through the tough times.. I graduated law school in 2008. I was working at a small law firm in St. Louis, Missouri when I graduated law school. During my time with this firm I worked on Criminal, Civil, Traffic, and some family law matters. I remained working for the firm until I was offered a position as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Phelps County, Missouri (Rolla, MO) in the Fall of 2009. I decided to leave the St. Louis firm to obtain “real courtroom/trial experience” as a prosecutor. I remained with the Phelps County Prosecutor’s office until the end of December 2011. At this time, I moved to the St. Charles area to teach at a local college, and was immediately offered a job with a busy Bankruptcy Law Firm in downtown St. Louis. I remained with that law firm for three and half years. During this time, I represented 1,000s of Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Clients in both Missouri and Illinois. In September of 2013, I decided to take all of my legal experience and practice law “my way.”. I decided to try and operate as a lawyer in a way that would fix all of the problems I have seen with other lawyers. I want to offer as much real help as I can. Currently my primary practice is Bankruptcy, this is not because I do not know how to practice other law, but because this is the area of law that I feel can most immediately affect a person’s life in a positive way. I want to take a hands-on approach with all my cases.  I want to know about your life and your family. I want to know how to make your life better. I cannot fix everything, but I can give you a straight forward honest answer when asked.. I did not become an attorney because I wanted to get rich. I grew up in a simple Arkansas family. My family has never been well off, in fact we were not even middle class. I learned the value of hard work and sacrifice. I know what it feels like to ask for help. It was not so long ago that I was going to the grocery store and using an EBT card. I had to visit the Department of Family Services and get help with medical bills and rent. I know what it is like to hope that the next person you see can make your day just little bit better. It is my personal struggles that make me a good attorney. I will never forget that people are what matter. I have been given an opportunity to help make your life better, even if Bankruptcy is not what you need. I can help you on almost any issue, and if I cannot do it, I will refer you to someone who can! Please let me use my personal experiences to give you a better tomorrow.

I am the sole partner and shareholder of Ryan R. Cox & Associates which I founded in 2006 to provide zealous and compassionate legal representation for injury victims and their families.  I became a trial lawyer because I care about people and am driven each day to make peoples' lives better.

I am the Owner of The Kline Law Firm, LLC, located in St. Charles, MO. I represent clients in the Eastern District of Missouri and the Southern and Central Districts of Illinois in Federal Bankruptcy Court. I represent debtors in filing both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy proceedings.. I also handle various traffic offenses, including DWI/DUI, Driving While Revoked/Suspended, Reckless Driving, Speeding, Recalling Warrant, No Proof of Insurance, School Zone Violations, CDL moving violations, red light camera tickets, etc.. Additionally, we have an office located in Florissant, MO that is by appiontment only. If you would like to contact us we can be reached Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm by calling our office. Saturdays by appointment only.

I am a dedicated advocate for my clients’ legal rights and affairs. Few things are more satisfying in my practice than effectively achieving a desired legal outcome for my client and providing them much needed relief from fiscal difficulties. I look forward to many years of practice serving the Greater St. Louis region.. During my time here in St. Louis, I have come across all sorts of wonderful people who have expanded my viewpoints and have often helped me as much as I have been able to help them. St. Louis’ rich and diverse cultural traditions and its wholesome character set it apart as a premier American city and I am truly blessed to practice law here.. I am actively engaged in our greater St. Louis community, serving as a volunteer for FOCUS Gateway City, the Orthodox Church in America’s mission outreach to impoverished and homeless peoples, and I serve as the President for St. Michael the Archangel Russian Orthodox Church in downtown St. Louis. In my free time I work on my Wildwood ranch with my beautiful wife Rachel.

I am a criminal defense attorney defending people the government has accused of crimes. Solely practicing criminal law allows me to focus completely on defending my clients. When you hire me, you are not hiring a jack-of-all-trades, you are hiring a criminal lawyer who operates with one singular focus: Winning your criminal case. I offer free consultations, flexible after-hour appointments, and income-based payment plans.  I am ready meet you, discuss your options, and get to work defending your case!

Hello, I am a Veteran, a former Military Police Officer and Federal Prosecutor and now engaged in the General Practice of Law.  I also taught Law in Western Michigan University's Business School Graduate program as an Adjunct Professor during my tenure in the Justice Department.. nearly 40 years of a very diversified legal career, most of which was in litigation.. I am no longer an active member of the Maryland and Micihigan Bars.  I became members because I lived and practiced in those states on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice.. If I do not handle your type of case you can be sure that I will refer you to a very competent and ethical attorney.. Thank you for reviewing my profile.. Phillip Morse

Gregory H. Booth began his legal career practicing as a personal injury and workers’ compensation attorney in Chicago, Illinois.. After refining his litigation techniques and skills, he returned to Aurora, Illinois to open his own firm. Prior to joining Meyers & Flowers, Greg had the pleasure of working alongside his father, Robert P. Booth, who represented injured parties in Kane County for nearly 40 years.. Mr. Booth received his law degree from The University of Dayton School of Law. While in law school, Greg was a member of the Moot Court Team and a teaching assistant for Appellate Practice and Procedure. Greg received an undergraduate degree from Marquette University. As an undergraduate, Greg spent a semester abroad in Madrid, Spain where he honed his Spanish language skills.. "By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. – Benjamin Franklin. I have been fortunate in my career to have been surrounded by many great attorneys and mentors. One mentor taught me that it is impossible to over-prepare for a case that is going to hearing or trial. It is important to know your client, know the facts, and know the law. But most importantly, you need to outwork your opponent.". Greg is licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois. He is a member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA), the Illinois State Bar Association, the Workers’ Injury Law & Advocacy Group (WILG), the Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association, and the Kane County Bar Association. Mr. Booth has been selected to the Rising Stars by Illinois Super Lawyers (2018-2021) and Emerging Lawyers by Leading Lawyers (2018-2020), an honor given to only 2.5% of all attorneys practicing in Illinois. He has also been selected to the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40 (2019).. Mr. Booth was born in Aurora, Illinois and is a lifelong resident of the Fox Valley. He attended grade school at Holy Angels in Aurora and high school at Marmion Academy, where he now serves on the Marmion Alumni Association Board of Directors. Greg is also a homebrewer and BJCP certified beer judge, and he has won multiple awards at competitions throughout the country. Greg resides in Aurora with his wife and daughter.

George L. Acosta is managing and founding partner of the law firm of Acosta & Associates with offices located in Chicago, Wheaton & St. Charles, IL. He concentrates his practice in personal injury and civil litigation, with trial experience in the areas of car accidents, wrongful death, products liability, medical malpractice, premises liability and commercial litigation.. Mr. Acosta received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1986 from the University of Illinois in Champaign/Urbana and his Juris Doctorate in 1988 from Loyola University Law School in Chicago. He was awarded the American Jurisprudence Award for Excellence in Contracts, received honors for Leadership and service and served as an officer in the Hispanic Law Student Association.. Mr. Acosta is licensed in the states of Illinois and Minnesota (currently inactive). He is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, the trial bar in the Northern and Central Federal District Courts of Illinois and has successfully represented clients before Illinois' First and Second District Appellate Courts.. Mr. Acosta has served as General Counsel to mid-sized Chicago-based construction and chemical companies. He is a past director on the boards of Court-Appointed Specials Advocates (CASA) of DuPage County and The Fox Valley Lutheran Academy. He has also served as General Counsel to a Chicago-based charitable not-for-profit "Mary's Kids," which serves urban youth. He serves as a director and corporate Secretary for the Cuban Lutheran Fellowship, a not-for-profit religious organization. He is co-author of an Illinois Bar Journal article on the subject of Medicare liens (Spring 1991).. Mr. Acosta is a member of the DuPage and Kane County Bar Associations. He has previously served as a chair-qualified arbitrator in both the Cook and DuPage County Mandatory Arbitration Programs. He practices law primarily in Cook, DuPage and Kane counties but has practiced in most of the circuit courts of northern Illinois.. Mr. Acosta is married and has (6) children with his wife, LeeAnn. They currently reside in St. Charles, IL. Mr. Acosta is fluent in Spanish.

First and foremost, I'm a business lawyer. I operate by a simple maxim--businesses exist to do business--and it is my role to facilitate those matters, rather than complicate or hinder them.I have represented entities ranging from small, family businesses to Fortune 500 companies, in both transactional matters (such as business formations, acquisitions, divestitures, contract negotiations, etc.) as well as litigation (e.g., shareholder disputes, actions on contract, business torts, etc.).I am a counselor, advisor, teacher, advocate, and peer. I strive for efficiency, yet demand excellence, in everything I do.

Estate Planning, Elder Law, Business Planning, Estate Administration. I take to heart the title “Counselor at Law” and serve that purpose for all my clients on every case.  Many people come to me because they are in a difficult and scary situation. It is hard for them to see the entire situation. It is hard to weed through the stress to get to the heart of the problem. Hence, they are looking for more than an attorney that will draft paperwork and try the case. They are looking for someone who will take the time to explain the situation. This is why I serve as a “counselor at law” as well as an “attorney at law”. Serving in this role provides both the best outcome for my client and becomes the most enjoyable part of my day.. For more information call me at or visit

Eric  Boehmer is an award winning attorney with the experience, confidence and knowledge to deal with the authorities when it comes to defending individuals against criminal charges and defending your rights.   With Eric Boehmer as your lawyer, no one will work harder on your case, learning and gathering the facts, the substantive law, nor vigorously defending you as his client.  It is Eric’s experience and aggressive defense of  his clients that makes all the difference both in and out of the courtroom.   It is one thing to study a particular area of the law, it is quite another to apply it in a high pressure situation where your client’s case rests on the outcome. The intricacies of  law might mean one thing to someone who studies them; they take on a whole new meaning when you defend your client during a court case.. Types of Legal Expertise We Offer:. Criminal Law. Alcohol and Drug Related Issues. Driving and Traffic Related Issues. Sex Crimes and Pornography Issues. Weapons/Violent Crimes. Theft/Stealing/Fraud/Property Issues. Bonds/Probation/Warrants. Divorce/Separation/Marriage/Support Issues. Custody/Child Support/Paternity Issues. Family Services Issues. Other Services:. If you or someone you know has been accused or charged with a crime or need legal services, please contact Eric Boehmer immediately at . Early intervention in legal matters, especially with regards to criminal issues, can be essential to the outcome of your case.