Chicago Misdemeanor Defense Lawyers

Defending Clients in the Cook, Lake, DuPage, and Will County – Illinois

In Illinois, misdemeanors are lesser crimes than felonies, usually punishable with fines or county jail time or both. The maximum sentence for a misdemeanor conviction is 1 year in county jail. A misdemeanor is considered by many people to be minor, but it should be taken seriously. If you are convicted of a misdemeanor as an adult, it will give you a criminal record. Once you have a criminal record it will follow you permanently unless you work with an attorney to potentially expunge it from your record.

If you or someone you know in the Chicago area has been charged with a misdemeanor, it is very important that you contact the office for a consultation about your charges. As Chicago criminal attorneys, The Law Offices of Lawrence Wolf Levin can provide the legal assistance you need to handle these charges.  Lawrence Wolf Levin has more than 40 years of legal experience handling crimes as defense attorney.

Misdemeanor Charges

Examples of misdemeanor charges include DUI, domestic violence, petty theft, resisting arrest, trespassing, vandalism, simple drug possession, battery, reckless driving and other traffic- related offenses. Besides jail time and fines, other punishments for misdemeanors may be probation and community service.

One of the most pro-active steps you can take if you are charged with a misdemeanor is to hire a qualified criminal defense attorney. As Chicago misdemeanor defense lawyer, The Law Offices of Lawrence Wolf Levin can provide the legal counsel you need and prepare your defense, ensuring that your rights and interests are protected and that you receive fair and just treatment in the court system. In some instances, The Law Offices of Lawrence Wolf Levin can assist with sentence reductions, getting charges dismissed, and with alternative sentencing.

Contact a Chicago misdemeanor defense attorney at The Law Offices of Lawrence Wolf Levin today!