If a case was vacated because the statute was declared facially unconstitutional do i need a certificate of innocence?

It depends. You can petition the court for a certificate of innocence only if you spent time in prison for a felony. The main reason that people do...

Looking for a pro bono lawyer for drug case in the 61401 area

You can ask the judge to appoint a lawyer from the public defender's office to represent you at your next court date. You will get an affidavit to...

Can you cancel a identity theft report if you found out who did it and you don't want to press charges ?

If you don't want criminal charges filed you should contact the police department, and possibly the state's attorney's office if the police already...

Can I enter the USA without worrying?

Criminal charges and warrants do not go away by themselves after a certain amount of time. If a warrant was issued, it will remain active until you...

Generally, your ex-husband wouldn't be able to go back and ask for spousal maintenance (alimony) if he waived it in your marital settlement...

Health insurance, new US citizen?

In Illinois, you can apply for Medicaid online by going to: https://abe.illinois.gov

Can the Raise Act immigration bill affect already issued green card holders In renewing their green cards?

The RAISE Act, if it becomes law, would not take away lawful permanent resident status from current green card holders.

Can someone who doesn't live in my house get served papers meant for me?

In Illinois it's generally legal to serve process on you by leaving it with a member of your family that happens to be at your residence, even...

Order of protection

Your best bet is to go to the clerk's office at the courthouse where your case was at. The people who work there can't give you legal advice, but...

Can I or should i file assault charges for a confrontation with neighbor?

If want criminal charges to be filed against the neighbor, you would have to report this to the local police. It's up to the police and the state's...