I got my first should DUI last night, should I use free legal council or pay for a lawyers, and what are my chances of obtainin

Typically speaking, in the Cook County, Illinois, Rolling Meadows courthouse, if you paid money to bond out of jail, you will not be deemed...

Yes, you may be charged with DUI even if the arresting officer did not see you drive the vehicle. In Illinois, you may be charged with DUI of...

How do I add my name as beneficiary to our home in the event something happens to my husband? Right now it's his mom and son.

Does your husband want the property to go to you upon his death? And, if so, do you have a pre-nuptial agreement that prohibits this? Your...

Custody and Maintenance and a spouse that will not compromise. Am I overlooking the correct solution?

You have lots of options here. Find an attorney who will think outside of the box and craft a living arrangement for your family that will also...

How can I tell if my attorney is actually doing what he says he's doing?

Each case is very different so I can not comment on what your attorney may or may not be doing correctly. However, as an attorney, I am bothered...

I was arrested but no charges were filed. and the next day I was released. and now 2 months later. I see I have a warrant for.

Quashing an arrest warrant is a complicated legal move that requires a competent criminal defense attorney to analyze the facts of your case and...

Bank theft

In Illinois, you may be contacted by an investigator about theft before being arrested. If you are contacted, you should give serious thought to...

It may also be worth mentioning that, in Illinois, you do not have to petition the court for an MDDP. You may refrain from driving during the...

Does the father of my child have any rights if we were never married?

In Illinois, for unmarried parents, father's rights are established the entry of Judgment in a paternity case that declares the male to be the...

Divorce claims after separation

In an Illinois divorce or separation case, assets are defined as either marital or non-marital property. There are general rules regarding what is...