I am facing three counts of class 4 felony regarding burglary, what are my best options to avoid a felony on my record?

If you are charged with Burglary, then you not charged with Class 4 felonies but rather Class 2, which are more serious and far more difficult to...

Can i sue the secretary and not the attorney ?

You did the right thing by discussing the matter with the lawyer before filing an ARDC complaint against him. The secretary should absolutely be...

In the state of illinois how long is discovery

There is no limit set by statute or rule for the state to complete discovery. The only statutory limitation on the length of a prosecution is the...

WIll a Local Ordinance for retail theft appear on a background check?

If you were actually arrested (fingerprints and photos) it will appear on a criminal history background check. If you only received a ticket but...

The state's attorney has complete discretion to reduce or even dismiss a charge if they deem it warranted, but it won't happen just because you...

Can I petition judge to hear my case in order to seal conviction.

I agree with all answers already given. A Petition for Execustive Clemency is your only option. www.galivanlaw.net

What happens if I have the court copy AND my copy of a ticket?

Having the court copy and not signing are not defenses or facts that are going to assist you. Operating an unisured motor vehicle carries a minimum...

Do I need a defense lawyer?

If you only received a citation, as opposed to being arrested, you will not technically have a criminal record as a result of this. The best...

What is the maximum jail time if I plead guilty

If he's going to plead guilty, he should know in advance what he's being sentenced to. Speak to his lawyer. Generally, he'd be looking at probation...

Should an emergency order of protection when served also include why or what you did to have this paper drawn up?

The Order itself does not contain a recitation of the allegations; those are in the Petition for the Order. If you wish to challenge the OP, you...