Chicago Metro Area Criminal Defense Lawyers

At Wigell & Associates, you will find aggressive and effective criminal defense lawyers you can trust to protect your interests. With more than 30 years of defense experience, we know criminal law inside out. Put our proven experience to work protecting your rights and your freedom. Contact our Chicago law office for a free initial consultation. Call (708) 481-4800 or (800) 582-LAWS / (800) 582-5297

Criminal Defense in Chicago, Across Illinois and Nationwide

We handle felony and misdemeanor cases and represent juvenile offenders as well as adults. We defend clients charged with state crimes in all Illinois district courts as well as clients charged with federal crimes in the Northern District of Indiana and the Northern District of Illinois. We also have the capability to handle federal criminal cases nationwide.

Our defense services have helped clients win acquittals in criminal cases ranging from possession of marijuana to soliciting a minor on the Internet to attempted first degree murder. We defend clients charged with:

Drunk Driving: What could be worse than losing your driver's license? But that could be the result of a DUI conviction. Protect your driver's license or CDL and your CDL. Contact a DUI defense attorney. Whether it's your first DUI or your second or subsequent DWI charge, take it serious and act immediately.

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Sex Crimes: There are few things as devastating to a person's reputation as a sex crime charge for possession of child pornography, or solicitation of a minor for sex. When a lengthy jail sentence and lifetime of registration as a sex offender could be the result of a sex crime conviction, an aggressive defense is essential.

Traffic Violations: A traffic ticket can be costly. In addition to fines, you could end up paying thousands more in high-risk auto insurance. Enough points on your driving record and your license can be revoked. Contact a defense attorney at Wigell & Associates for help in traffic court.

Domestic Violence: Whenever police are called to a residence for a domestic violence case, someone will get arrested. You could be arrested even if there was no physical contact! You need immediate and aggressive defense because a restraining order will be issued quickly. Call (708) 481-4800 or (800) 582-LAWS / (800) 582-5297 for prompt help.

Drug Charges: Talk with an experienced Illinois drug defense lawyer to understand your options in drug cases. We handle every type of drug charge, from simple possession to drug trafficking.

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Weapons Charges: Generally there are two types of people get charged with gun crimes: those who are accused of using a gun to commit a crime and legitimate gun owners who are carrying a gun improperly. We defend you however in court.

White Collar Crimes: Most white collar crimes such as fraud or embezzlement are felonies that carry a mandatory minimum prison sentence. You are also at risk of forfeiting large sums of money and assets. That's why you need a defense team that knows how to fight these serious charges.

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Internet Crimes: If you believe you are being investigated for a computer crime or Internet sex crime, talk to us before the local and federal authorities talk to you. Call (708) 481-4800 or (800) 582-LAWS / (800) 582-5297 for prompt help.

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Violent Crimes: A charge of vehicular homicide follows a death in a car accident; a college student gets in a bar fight that causes serious injuries to another. Regardless of the circumstances, an experienced attorney is your best defense. Call (708) 481-4800 or (800) 582-LAWS / (800) 582-5297.

Free Initial Consultation: Contact an Illinois criminal law attorney at Wigell & Associates.