Missed your traffic ticket court date? Now what?
Many times, clients contact us after they’ve missed their first appearance court date on their traffic ticket. Then, they wonder if a warrant will issue for their arrest and they ...
What To Do After An Automobile Accident
The moments immediately after an automobile accident can be highly emotional and sometimes confusing. But even during these stressful times, there are important matters that need to be addressed by someone not ...
Commercial driver’s license (CDL) and ticketed? What can happen?
In Illinois, a good career path to take is that of a commercial driver. Everyday, we drive our state and federal highways. Trucks of all different sizes fill the road ...
Juvenile Crimes: What can they mean?
Juvenile crimes can mean a great deal in a child’s future. If you are a minor or you are a parent to a minor that is arrested for committing a ...
What should I do about paying my child’s college expenses when my spouse and I are wanting to divorce?
Paying your child’s college expenses when you are contemplating divorce can be a tricky topic to navigate. Many people are aware that a person’s child support obligation terminates when either ...
Will I go to jail for driving while my license is suspended/revoked in Illinois?
What happens when you are caught driving while your license is suspended/revoked in Illinois? Will you go to jail? Good questions! Driving on a suspended driver’s license (DWLS) is a ...
Who Gets the Family Home During the Divorce Proceedings?
The papers were served, the divorce is underway but one question you may be asking is, “Who gets the home during the divorce proceedings?” Clients often ask me this question ...
Estate Planning Tips All Parents Should Know
Throughout our careers practicing law, we have noticed clients’ preparation in planning a family. You learn you are going to have a child and you are overcome by emotion. The ...
What’s the Difference between Battery and Aggravated Battery?
What’s the difference between battery and aggravated battery? What do they mean if you are charged? Good questions! If you are charged with Battery (720 ILCS 5/12-3) or Aggravated Battery ...
Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident, Driving too Fast for Conditions
Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident (625 ILCS 5/11-601(a))Driving Too Fast for Conditions (625 ILCS 5/11-601(a)) If you are ticketed for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an ...