I have been driving for twenty years without a single point on my license. I got pulled over for passing a school bus. I did not pass a bus. The case against me was riddled with problems. Yet, the prosecutor was relentless. The punishment for this is both extreme (mandatory license suspensio...n) and automatic upon conviction. As a supposedly petty crime, the accused has minimal protections. The cop doesn't need video or other evidence other than words. It is a simple "he said. She said" with the odds stacked heavily in the cops favor. If the cop lied on the citation, he is committed to repeating that lie in court because the citation is signed under penalty of perjury. Injustice done to you doesn't harm them. Getting caught lying in court harms them. It looked bleak. Mr. Lascola got my case dismissed. He realized that the court's docket was shorter than usual, meaning the cop misjudged what time he needed to be there. Mr. Lascola got the case dismissed before the cop showed up. Both of us walked as fast as we could to the parking lot in case the cop showed up late and in case someone from the court chased after us.

I hired Martin to assist with an expungement hearing for a crimal felony that was several years old. From the outset of the attorney/client relationship Martin was very helpful and showed compassion for my situation. All my questions were always answered promptly and honestly. From the start of th...e process to the end, Martin worked diligently to help aid in the most favorable outcome in my case. It was clear he was highly organized during my court apperance and had years of experience in a courtroom environment. I would highly recommend Martin and would use him again if situation arose.

My Fiancee' was caught speeding 35 over the limit, which in IL is a class A misdemeanor (same category as DUI). Martin is a former traffic court prosecutor so we knew right away he was the one to handle it. He clearly outlined the best approach and was easy to reach by phone and text throughout the... entire process. He told us the exact fee and all the possible outcomes upfront. The result was even better than Martin himself predicted - he got the charge reduced to petty (non-criminal), supervision (no conviction), and a fine plus court costs. He charged us exactly what he had promised, and he earned every dollar. If you're looking for a straight-talking attorney who will work hard for you and most importantly be available by phone or text for any questions or concerns, you've found him.