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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:. 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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.

I know that when you have been charged with a crime or if you’ve been living with a criminal record, things may seem hopeless. However, I am committed to you and passionate about making sure you get that second chance that you have a right to. As your expungement attorney, I will make sure you feel confident and empowered as you move into the future.. I know that when clients feel empowered, they are able to more clearly articulate their goals and tell their story. They are able to prepare for and mitigate against potential challenges. Most importantly, when clients feel empowered, they are able to keep moving their lives forward after the case. I will make sure that you fully understand what it will take to reach our goals and what we are doing to reclaim your rights, so you can feel confident and have a positive outlook as we go through the legal process.. You don’t have to be haunted by your criminal past. We can get your record expunged or sealed, so you can move into the future. When we get your record expunged, you will be able to obtain that job, housing, the loan you need, or be accepted to an educational program. You will have the opportunity to shape your future. For an experienced and passionate expungement attorney, contact me today.

I am an attorney serving the greater Chicago area IncludingLake, Cook, and McHenry Counties. My areas of concentration are CriminalDefense, Immigration, Family Law, Residential Real estate, and commercialcases. I believe that it is in the best interest of all my clients to getabsolute honesty regarding their particular case. The practice of law isgoverned by rules of professional responsibility, I adhere to these rules andprovide the best, honest representation possible. Feel free to contact myoffice if you have a question regarding one of my practice areas. My office isconveniently located at the intersection of Routes 45 and 176 in downtownMundelein, Illinois. I am fluent in Spanish and proficient in French. Pleasestop by my office if you would like to discuss a potential case.

As a former Will County Assitant Public Defender, Attorney Kristine Honiotes has defended all types of felony and misdemeanor cases including murder, domestic violence, DUI, drug offenses and other serious felony offenses. Attorney Honiotes has over 10 years of experience as a trial lawyer.. In 2005, Kristine received her Juris Doctorate Degree from DePaul University College of Law. She received her B.S. in Political Science in 2002 from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.. Her practice is focused on Criminal, Traffic and DUI Law within Will, DuPage, Cook, Kane and other counties.

My name is Attorney Anthony Tomkiewicz and I am a Civil, Traffic and Criminal Defense Attorney. If you need a DUI Lawyer, Traffic Lawyer, Criminal Lawyer, Personal Injury or general Civil Lawyer, you can call me on evenings and weekends, 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week for a free consultation.  The attorney that you choose can greatly impact the outcome of your case.. I believe in a simple yet effective strategy: (1) fight first and fight to win, (2) negotiate second, (3) settle third and only if the offer is fair.  Hire me and I will make all efforts to aggressively pursue your claim, ease your fears and reduce your stress.  I will fight for you and protect you and protect your rights.  I will advise you to accept only a fair outcome.. My record/reputation speaks for itself.  I have included on this website a list of results of just some of the cases that I have handled in the past few years.  I have tried at Jury well over 30 cases although I stopped counting years ago.  I have tried hundreds of motions, hearings, and bench trials from petty offenses to class X felonies.  Many of the felony cases that I handled involved charges from class 4 felonies up to class x and super x felonies such as: possession of a controlled substance, manufacturing and or delivery of a controlled substance, calculated criminal drug conspiracy, aggravated criminal sexual abuse and or assault, home invasion, unlawful/aggravated/reckless discharge of a firearm, and armed violence, just to name a few.  Not only have I tried numerous felony cases but I have been successful in attaining acquittals and favorable rulings where others thought my case could not be won.. I have worked for large government offices including a municipal law department, two State’s Attorney’s offices, and as a contract assistant helping a Public Defender’s office with its overload of files.  I also have valuable management experience as I supervised and controlled the misdemeanor and traffic divisions in one State’s Attorney’s office and I owned several businesses.I will not take on too many clients so that I cannot give my clients the attention they deserve.  I will not sell myself and then send young, inexperienced attorneys in my place.  I will not settle a case just to quickly close another file and collect a fee nor will I delay a case to collect fees.  I will not abandon a client due to financial difficulties.  The most satisfying feeling for me is when my client leaves my office or the courthouse a winner or is at least happy with their results.. I look forward to speaking with you about your upcoming case.Sincerely,Anthony Tomkiewicz, Esq.

Mr. Fimbianti began he career in law enforcement when he became a police officer in 1990. As a police officer, he served as a patrol officer, tactical officer and detective. He also has received specialized training and served as a Juvenile Officer, Street Gang Specialist, Field Training Officer (FTO), FBI Certified Firearms Instructor, Accident Investigator, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Firearms Armorer and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-D). During his career as a police officer, he received over 20 police commendations, awards and distinctions for his service.. Mr. Fimbianti graduated from DePaul University College of Law in Chicago in 2001 and became an Assistant State’s Attorney in Will County. As a prosecutor, he handled DUI cases and felony offenses including murder, robbery, narcotics, and class X felonies. He also served as an ASA in the Grand Jury and Felony Review Section and worked as a felony narcotics prosecutor with the Organized Crime Unit. In 2005, he entered private practice as a senior partner in a law firm specializing in criminal defense, civil litigation, and family law.. In 2010, Mr. Fimbianti was selected by the United States Department of Justice to travel to southeastern Europe (the former Yugoslavia) as a contract advisor to the Republic of Kosovo and Bosnia and Herzegovina. In the Balkans, he spent 18 months assisting in the development of a practical criminal justice infrastructure and other essential Rule of Law institutions, with a special emphasis on enhancing the cooperation and teamwork among prosecutors and police officers.. Upon returning to the States, Mr. Fimbianti opened his own criminal defense and personal injury practice. His experience on all sides of the judicial system and abroad has afforded him a distinct perspective on the law. He ardently believes in the rights of criminal defendants as defined by the U.S. Constitution.

For 15 years, Gregory Reeder has been a vigorous advocate for his clients and public servant throughout the State of Illinois. Greg is an experienced trial attorney, who aggressively fights for his clients whether they are charged with a felony or misdemeanor or going through a divorce or family law case. Greg has successfully defended clients at all stages of litigation in both criminal and civil courts with a focus in criminal defense, civil litigation divorce and juvenile law.

Born and raised in Will County, Illinois.. Licensed to Practice since 1993.. Former Will County Chief Felony Proseutor.. Former Will County Narcotics Prosecutor.. Lead Counsel Certified by Illinois Supreme Court Capital Litigation Bar.. Television Legal Analalyst.. When you must choose a criminal defense attorney, the attorney’s experience is perhaps the most crucial factor to consider.  Neil Adams has firsthand experience with some of the biggest criminal cases in Will County over the last decade.. As a prosecutor, he secured a conviction in the murder of former Will County Treasurer Jack Weber.. As a defense attorney, he successfully argued self-defense and secured an acquittal for his client in the highly publicized “Road Rage” murder, which occurred on Interstate 55 during a morning rush hour traffic jam.. More recently, Mr. Adams appeared on the nationally broadcast “In Session” as a legal analyst throughout the program’s gavel-to-gavel coverage of the Drew Peterson murder trial.. Mr. Adams was raised in Joliet, having attended both Joliet Catholic High School and Joliet Junior College. He transferred to Northern Illinois University, where he also attended law school.. After passing the bar on the first attempt, he returned to Joliet where he spent 10 years in the Will County State’s Attorney’s Office, including four years as Chief Felony Prosecutor. Motivated by a strong belief that all citizens, no matter what crimes they are accused of, have the right to a fair trial, he went into practice for himself in 2008, setting up his own criminal defense firm in Joliet.. Since that time he has been defending misdemeanor and felony cases with great success.

As a criminal defense attorney, I work closely with my clients who are going through one of the most important events of their lives. I am a sole practitioner who takes my job very seriously. Whether it's a matter of coming to an agreed resolution of your case or fighting your case at trial, you will work with me to make all of the important decisions involving your case.

Todd J. Polito was born and raised in Joliet, Illinois. Experienced in many areas of law, Todd concentrates his practice on criminal defense, DUI defense, driver's license reinstatement, family law, and real estate matters. Before pursuing a profession in law, Todd served the United States Navy for four years and built a successful 12-year business career as an executive with Marriott International hotels.