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Henry D. Kass is a partner at MKFM Law focusing primarily in the areas of domestic relations and criminal law.  Henry formerly prosecuted domestic violence and felony cases as an Assistant State’s Attorney with the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office where he was awarded a Special Commendation.  He has litigated dozens of jury trials and tried hundreds of cases before the bench.  In addition, Henry taught family law for five years as an adjunct instructor at the College of DuPage.  He has published articles in the DuPage County Bar Association Brief and the Illinois State Bar Association Newsletter, served both as the Vice Chair and Chair to the Child Advocacy Committee, and has been awarded the Pro Bono Service Award by the DuPage Legal Assistance Foundation.  Currently, Henry is licensed both in the State of Illinois and Iowa.  He is a member of the Justinian Society of Lawyers, a Fellow of the Illinois Bar Foundation, and served on the DuPage County Judicial Committee where he and a panel of select other attorneys interviewed applicants who sought to be appointed a judgeship.  He is also serving his second term as an elected Assembly Member to the Illinois State Bar Association where he and other elected attorneys debate and vote on administrative policy as well as on revisions to existing law to be proposed to the Illinois General Assembly in Springfield.

Stacey's career has been focused on the successful defense of the criminally accused in DuPage County for over 20 years. She has firmly established her advocacy skills through hundreds of hearings and trials for offenses ranging from traffic violations to felonies. Stacey's experiences and involvement in the legal community have instilled in her the understanding that each case and client she takes on is unique and important. She reviews all circumstances thoroughly and provides clients with explanations of proceedings, potential challenges, and possible outcomes. Clients can be confident Stacey's representation is personal, honest, respectful and dedicated.

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).

Attorney Allan M. Milan focuses his practice on zealously and aggressively representing individuals charged with felony and misdemeanor DUI offenses and traffic citations. He also has the knowledge and experience to help the injured and their family through a personal injury claim. Serving clients throughout the entire Chicago Metropolitan Area, Attorney Milan, provide his experienced guidance in assisting clients through a wide range of complex case types, ensuring a proactive legal solution to protect your rights and your future. Contact our office today to schedule your initial free consultation.

If you want to get to know me, take a look at what my peers and my former clients say about me.  For example,  Mr. Eugene Lee on Linkedin said:. “My recommendation for Ken Alpert can be summed up in one simple word…EASY. He’s easy to talk too, makes your case easy to understand and turns the most uncomfortable and confusing ordeals into easy to deal with situations. If you’re looking for a lawyer who uses an abundance of legal terminology, impossible for anyone without a law degree to understand and that generally makes you confused and unsure of your situation, you’ll be able to find plenty of those in any internet search. For a straight forward, goal ordinated, results driven lawyer, call Ken.”. February 23, 2012. Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity. Eugene Lee hired Kenneth as a Attorney in 2011. Similar to Mr. Lee, I can protect your rights, provide you with an informed legal defense and try to make this hard time in your life easier for you!. I provide legal representation to individuals all over Chicagoland, including:• Criminal cases• Traffic and DUI• Personal Injury• Felonies• MisdemeanorsThe Law Office of Kenneth M. Alpert is always there for you, every step of the way.. Give me a call today for your free consultation and get your life moving in the right direction. Or email me for any specific questions:. 2010 – Present. On a daily basis, I travel the court system of Illinois fighting for my clients. I use my extensive experience, litigation skills and honed negotiation ability to get my clients their best possible outcome! I strive to make sure each of my clients feel that they are my most important client!. January 2000 – March 2010. Overview Of Positions Held:Felony Prosecutor: Criminal Enforcement DivisionBranch 66 Homicide/Sex Division AssistantPreliminary Hearings AssistantGrand Jury Assistant Felony Review AssistantMisdemeanor Prosecutor (Traffic and Misdemeanors)Domestic Violence Assistant Bond AssistantChild Support Division AssistantSynopsis:My litigation experience has been varied and extensive. I ran hundreds of criminal, traffic, bond, domestic violence, felony preliminary hearing and jury court calls and have tried numerous cases.My ten years as a prosecutor gleaned me a vast treasury of experience in: Trying cases; negotiating pleas; arguing motions; obtaining/preparing discovery and witnesses (lay and expert); research; interrogating suspects, taking written statements, criminal charging, developing/maintaining positive relationships with law enforcement agencies.My duties as a prosecutor also included community outreach and training. I have also instructed at the Evanston Citizens’ Police Academy.. Call me today!!!

My goal is simple,  to provide you with quality representation for a reasonable fee.  You will always receive honest answers to, sometimes difficult questions.    I began my practice as a Senior Public Defended where I was lead counsel in a number of jury and bench trials.  I then went into private practice where I have used my trial skills to venture into other areas of the law.  I am an everyday lawyer for everyday people.  Initial consultations are always FREE of charge.  Flexible hours and payment options to meet your needs.

I am an experienced lawyer with a diverse legal background gained over four years of practice in Brooklyn, NY, Washington D.C., and the Chicagoland area. My expertise spans various areas of law, including criminal defense, family law, and traffic cases.. In the realm of criminal defense, I have successfully represented clients in numerous trials, demonstrating a strong ability to navigate the intricacies of criminal law. My courtroom experience includes both prosecution and defense, and I am well-versed in building compelling arguments, cross-examining witnesses, and negotiating plea deals when necessary.. In the realm of family law, I have effectively handled a wide range of cases, including divorce, child custody, spousal support, and property division. My dedication to achieving favorable outcomes for my clients is evident through my commitment to providing legal counsel, mediation, and, when needed, aggressive representation in court.. Additionally, I have a solid track record in resolving traffic cases, such as DUIs, speeding violations, and reckless driving charges. My knowledge of traffic laws and my negotiation skills have allowed me to obtain favorable results for clients, including reduced fines, dismissals, and the preservation of driving privileges.. My legal practice has honed my ability to communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and judges. I prioritize understanding my clients' unique needs and concerns, and I am dedicated to providing them with sound legal advice and representation.

Former Chief Public Defender of Second Municipal Division (Chicago north side and north suburbs), and the Forensic Science Division. Litigated complex cases, such as acquittal of police officer charged with sexual assault based on DNA, re-instated to the department; and case that exposed forensic misconduct, and obtained client’s exoneration of serial rape charges after 9 years in prison, featured on Dateline NBC, A & E’s Investigative Reports, and TLC’s Secrets of Forensic Science. Also experienced in criminal justice policy, legislative affairs, testified at hundreds of hearings in the Illinois General Assembly, and author of numerous articles.

A Chicago native, Juneitha Shambee has shown passion and dedication to law since a young age. Working vigorously to make strides in her education, she uses that same tenaciousness to achieve results in every case she touches. She has taken on challenges beyond what many attorneys her age would face, personally and professionally, such as battling large firms in copyright issues and achieving excellent settlements for her clients, and even taking on challenging criminal cases and getting them dismissed in the preliminary stages.. Although Juneitha is the first college graduate and professional in her family, she did not let her obstacles prevent her from overcoming. She has learned to fight for what many has taken advantage of, education and the opportunity to provide not only for her family, but also her community. The middle of five kids, Juneitha has made a voice for herself and help others to find their voice when they believed that was no longer an option for them.. Using the experience she gain from working in a firm right out of law school, Juneitha has been able to take on many cases, helping individuals protect their rights, while guiding them through the complicated legal system. Juneitha has handled cases from criminal defense and child custody battles to copyright and trademark prosecution.. Continuing to handle each case with customized care, Juneitha treats her clients as she would want to be treated, using all available resources for each individual case to achieve maximum results.. Juneitha is a member of several legal associations including: the First Amendment Lawyers Associations, Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, Black Women's Law Association, etc.. Licensed in the State of Illinois, the Northern District of Illinois, the 7th Circuit, State of Florida and the Southern District of Florida.

Alexander B. Blum graduated from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California, with a B.A. in Psychology in 2004. He graduated from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing MIchigan, J.D. in 2009, and received Deans List Hilary Term 2008, and participated in Moot Court. Alexander B. Blum practices Criminal Law in the State of Illinois. Mr. Blum concentrated on Assault, Alcohol by a minor, Battery, DUI based on Alcohol, Driving on a Suspended License, Driving on a Revoked License, Domestic Battery, DUI based on Drugs, Deceptive Practices, Gun Charges, Drug Possession, Possession of Paraphernalia, Retail Theft, Shoplifting, Theft, and Traffic Matters, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Probation Violations, Supervision Violations, Outstanding Warrants, Unlawful Consumption, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Sexual Assault, and other Felony cases. Mr. Blum has helped hundreds of Clients obtain favorable results for Felony or Misdemeanor Criminal Charges, Traffic and Ordinance Violations in Cook County, Kane County Lake County, DuPage County, Dekalb County, McHenry County, Will County, and surrounding Counties and Branch Courts.. Mr. Blum fights for his Client's rights. He will get the best possible result possible by filing motions, going to trial, or negotiating with the State's Attorney. He will review all the Discovery, including watching DVDs with audio/visual evidence, Reports, and other Documents that the State or Prosecutor may have. He will comb through everything we have to find any exculpatory facts and have your best interests first and foremost. Mr. Blum has a proven track record of having cases Nolle Prosequi, Dismissed, amended to lower charges, deferred prosecution, supervision, and will FIGHT for your rights.. Mr. Blum has also been able to negotiate many CDL, Commercial Driver's License, cases sometimes resulting in non-moving violations for a CDL driver, amending the ticket, and so on. Mr. Blum also has experience negotiating Truck Overweight Tickets and has saved owner and operators thousands of dollars by negotiating overweight tickets. .. Mr. Blum goes above and beyond for his Clients. Mr. Blum holds his Clients in the highest regard and cherishes your business. Mr. Blum appreciates referrals and appreciates how current Clients recommend calling for their legal needs.. He has conducted Trials and Felony, Misdemeanor, Petty and Business Offense Hearings in Illinois providing NOT GUILTY results, Motions to Quash being granted, and Charges being Dismissed outright. Mr. Blum will analyze your case and explain the different likely possible outcomes. Mr. Blum has had many favorable results, including dismissal of Aggravated Felony Driving on Revoked by way of a Motion to Quash and Suppress, a dismissal of a second DUI charge outright, and many successful negotiations resulting in Supervision, amendments to the original charge, community service, deferred prosecution, and other programs like theft school, second chance programs, traffic school and other Diversion Programs in Illinois. Mr. Blum has helped many people keep their License and helps clients navigate the Illinois Secretary of State.. Mr. Blum is an active member of the Illinois Bar Association and the Lake County Bar Association.. Mr. Blum also practices Mortgage Foreclosure and some General Practice. He has practiced in Plaintiff side Foreclosure in the past, and currently Defense side. He has helped many homeowners negotiate more time for the homeowner to stay in their home, resolving a foreclosure without Deficiency Judgements and also other non retention options including Cash for Keys, Consent Foreclosure and renegotiation on the loans.. Mr. Blum also has Clients in the Entertainment industry and practices Entertainment Law. Whether reviewing contracts, business consulting, helping with your current case, Alexander Blum is your go to Attorney.. Alexander Blum services clients in:. Addison | Alsip | Antioch | Arlington Heights | Aurora | Bannockburn | Barrington | Barrington Hills | Beach Park | Berwyn | Bolingbrook | Brookfield | Buffalo Grove | Bridgeview | Chicago | Cicero | Carpentersville | Deer Park | Deerfield | Des Plaines | Elk Grove Village | Evanston | Fox Lake | Fox River Grove | Glendale Heights | Glenview | Golf | Grayslake | Green Oaks | Gurnee | Hainesville | Hawthorn Woods | Highland Park | Highwood | Indian Creek | Island Lake | Joliet | Kildeer | Lake Barrington | Lake Bluff | Lake Forest | Lake Villa | Lake Zurich | Lakemoor | Libertyville | Lincolnshire | Lincolnwood Lindenhurst | Long Grove | Markham | Melrose Park | Mettawa | Morton Grove | Mount Prospect | Mundelein | Niles | North Barrington | Northbrook | Northfield | North Chicago | Oak Park | Old Mill Creek | Ottowa | Palatine | Park City | Port Barrington | Prospect Heights | Riverwoods | Rockford | Rolling Meadows | Round Lake | Round Lake Beach | Round Lake Heights | Round Lake Park | Shiller Park | Skokie | St. Charles | Stone Park | Third Lake | Tower Lakes | Vernon Hills | Volo | Wadsworth | Wauconda | Waukegan | Wheeling | Wilmette | Winnetka | Winthrop Harbor | Zion. 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Attorney Jim Mullenix has a 30-year background as an assistant public defender, with a remarkable track record of acquittals for his clients. Highly experienced in the areas of criminal defense and dispute resolution, Jim draws on extensive trial experience and seminar teaching that have prepared him not just for litigation, but for successfully avoiding litigation through negotiations and settlements. - See more at: #

Alan M Jacob has been licensed to practice law in Illinois since 2007.  He is also admitted to the Northern District of Illinois as a trial attorney and the Eastern District of Wisconsin.  Mr. Jacob has defended numerous DUI charges resulting in not guilty findings. Using tenacity, attention to the details of a police report, field sobriety report, and narrative, Mr. Jacob is able to extract information and use it to formulate a first line of defense.  Alan M Jacob was previously employed by the Cook County Public Defender’s Office.  Prior to that, Alan M Jacob was a Peace Officer in California, a Police Officer in Illinois, and a Deputy Sheriff in Illinois-holding a Peace Officer Certification (POST)-California, a Police Officer Certification-Illinois, and a Deputy Sheriff Certification in Illinois.  During his service, Mr. Jacob received 3 letters of commendation for service above and beyond the call of duty.  Mr. Jacob also honorable served with the United States Marine Corps.

I am certified to practice law in state courts in Illinois, and federal court in the Northern District of Illinois and the Eastern District of Michigan.  I work as an attorney for a criminal law solo practitioner in Park Ridge, IL, where I have gained experience in the defense of a wide variety of criminal cases, including a high profile 3-week murder jury trial, a high profile police misconduct bench trial, and a federal fraud conspiracy jury trial.. Before attending law school, I spent approximately three years as an assistant to a family law solo practitioner in San Diego, CA, where I learned many valuable lessons about the day-to-day operations of a law practice.. In law school, I gained extensive experience with the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois; between working in a District Judge's chambers, working as a Law Clerk with the United States Attorney's Office, and doing federal 1983 litigation with the Illinois Attorney General and City of Chicago, I had the opportunity to appear in front of Federal District Judges and Federal Magistrate Judges, write motions, respond to discovery, take a deposition, and observe jury and bench trials.. I plan to use the skills I've gathered to continue a career in the courtroom, working as a trial lawyer in the field of criminal law.