Salim John Sheikh

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Chicago, IL

Criminal defense Lawyer at Chicago, IL

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury ... +9 more

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How do I handle this misdemeanor charge for theft of services?

Salim's answer | Answered on April 09, 2013

Consult with a couple of Criminal Defense Attorneys. Most if not all Criminal Defense Attorneys offer FREE consults. The consults can be helpful...

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Do I need legal representation?

Salim's answer | Answered on April 09, 2013

You may Receive a letter from Palmer, Reifler & Assoc. or another law firm regarding the Marshall's incident. Defense attorneys usually advise...

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Moving court date earlier for a traffic tickets i got in chicago

Salim's answer | Answered on April 09, 2013

Go to the Clerks office at the Daley Ctr. and file a "Motion to Advance". Good Luck!

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A client's personal injury case is about to settle for $30,000. He is a medicare beneficiary. How do I consider their interest?

Salim's answer | Answered on March 25, 2013

Get on the phone and call a Personal Injury attorney. If you are an attorney you would benefit from retaining co - counsel.

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I was arrested yesterday and charged for drug paraphernalia. I was pulled over it smelled and he searched car found a pipe.

Salim's answer | Answered on March 19, 2013

Fines for paraphernalia can be expensive. You will have to pay a mandatory $750 that is added on to your other court cots in found guilty. I...

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My fiancé has been charged with Domestic Battery Bodily Harm on his sister. He has been in jail since March 3rd.Chanceofrelease?

Salim's answer | Answered on March 11, 2013

Don't get into details online of what may or may have not occurred leading up to the arrest of your fiancee. Your fiancee needs an attorney. If...

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If my husband got arrested for speeding/reckless driving do I need to disclose this information when filing I-751?

Salim's answer | Answered on February 25, 2013

Search for a Chicago Immigration attorney on this site. You will most likely have to pay a small consult fee, but your time and fee would be...

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Can I sue a auto insurance company for not contacting me for nine weeks after an accident, and then only wanting to pay half?

Salim's answer | Answered on February 05, 2013

If this is the insurer of the other driver, this is a common tactic. Especially for substandard carriers.

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I was driving upon a closed road

Salim's answer | Answered on February 05, 2013

You can fight the ticket. However going in alone is not a wise choice. Consult with some local Traffic Attorneys. Good Luck!

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Beat up a guy trying to rob me

Salim's answer | Answered on February 01, 2013

The cops most likely took your info so they can contact you to testify in court.

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