Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyer

About Criminal Charges in Chicago

If you have been arrested and charged with a criminal offense in Chicago, you must move quickly and retain the services of an aggressive and seasoned Chicago criminal defense attorney. The city has some of the toughest career prosecutors in the country, and you need to ensure you have an equally aggressive defense lawyer ready to stand up and fight for you in court. The defense attorney at Goldman & Associates has gained a reputation for relentless defense for those who are accused of even the most serious of crimes. We also provide affordable legal counsel on less serious criminal cases, including DUI cases. Don't consider a misdemeanor to be a minor situation; in fact, you can face up to a year in jail in many misdemeanor charges.

Criminal Defense Attorney in Chicago

We carefully prepare our cases for your defense, beginning with a thorough examination of all the evidence the prosecutor has obtained that led to your arrest. There may be errors in the case, and in fact, there frequently are. Whether law enforcement overstepped the bounds of the law in searching you, or when the chain of evidence was flawed, or a witness has other motives for naming you as the perpetrator of a crime, we are there and ready to dig into their testimony or challenge evidence. We are not intimidated by any other attorney, and take on cases with a full determination to seek the best possible outcome for our clients.

Our firm represents clients facing all types of criminal charges, including the following:

Felony Crimes
Being charged with a felony offense will be one of the most difficult moments in a person's life, especially if they choose to go to court without legal representation. Many felony offenses involve acts of violence or theft in excess. Click here if you would like to continue learning more about felony crimes.

Misdemeanors
A misdemeanor offense is generally defined by the penalties associated with the offense; any crime that has a punishment with less than a year of imprisonment is almost always a misdemeanor offense. Many crimes can be misdemeanors or felonies, depending on the specific circumstances of the case. Click here to read more about misdemeanors.

DUI Defense
A person is arrested and charged with DUI after they have been pulled over by law enforcement and asked to submit a field sobriety test, breath test or blood test in which they failed or refused. With the implied consent law, an individual must consent to a chemical test when arrested for DUI. Click here to read more about DUI.

Drug Crimes
Drug offenses, including possession, trafficking, manufacturing and distribution of illegal narcotics is heavily punishable in the state of Illinois. Our state has strict regulations regarding drug crimes, and a prosecutor will push for enhanced penalties where applicable. Click here to read more about drug crimes.

Assault & Battery
The crimes of assault and battery are two separate charges, yet are charged together in many cases. These crimes are so similar that many people who are accused of assault, which is the threat of violence, are also charged with battery if the crime is acted out. Click here to read more about assault & battery.

Domestic Violence
If you have recently been accused of physically, emotionally, sexually or economically abusing a member of your family, you will need the help of an experienced criminal defense lawyer; you will most likely be facing domestic violence charges. Click here to read more about domestic violence.

Hate Crimes
Crimes against a person or a group of people based on their race, religion, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or due to a disability are considered hate crimes and will be heavily punished in Chicago if a person is guilty of this offense. Finding legal representation at this point will be your best chance to overcome these charges. Click here to read more about hate crimes.

Theft Crimes
Stealing or defrauding a person for personal purposes or to bring harm to the intended victim or others is against the law and can be tried as a misdemeanor or felony offense in Illinois. For offenses involving shoplifting, grand theft, identity theft, fraud, forgery and the possession of stolen property, it is best to have an attorney working on your case. Click here to read more about theft crimes.

Robbery
As a crime of theft, robbery is an offense that involves a person stealing from another by means of force or threats of violence. When the act of violence involves a weapon, the charges are usually armed robbery and come with enhanced penalties. Click here to read more about robbery.

Sex Crimes
There are many different sex crimes that a person can be accused of, including rape, statutory rape, date rape, prostitution, solicitation and more. Unfortunately, few crimes are worse than a sex crime; when a person is simply accused of the offense without being convicted they still face consequences. Click here to read more about sex crimes.

Prostitution
Being accused of prostitution, solicitation or pimping can be embarrassing, especially if you are innocent of these crimes. Having a criminal defense attorney with years of experience in the area of defending sex crimes will be your only option to face these charges in court. Click here to read more about prostitution.

Rape
Rape is one of the most devastating offenses a person can ever be accused of. A simple accusation or point of a finger can result in catastrophic damages, including job loss and strains on personal and familial relationships. You will need an aggressive attorney right away if you have been accused of this crime. Click here to read more about rape.

Traffic Tickets
Tickets for traffic violations, including speeding, red light tickets, radar tickets, DUI, and stop sign tickets, can accumulate to give drivers serious grief if not properly handled. When a person has one too many traffic tickets on their record, they may face license suspension among other consequences. Click here to read more about traffic tickets.

Weapons Charges
If you have been charged with a weapon related offense or a crime involving a weapon, it is important that you remain calm and speak to your attorney at once. You will be advised on the proper steps to take to avoid facing serious and lifelong ramifications. Click here to continue reading more about weapon charges.

Kidnapping
Kidnapping charges may come about in a variety of ways, including taking your children on vacation as a non-custodial parent. In many cases where a non-custodial parent takes their children on a surprise vacation or picks them up from school unplanned, the other parent may report that their children have been kidnapped. Click here to read more about kidnapping.

Probation Violation
After an individual is convicted of an offense and placed on probation, they are expected to adhere to the rules set out by their probation officer and by the court. If these rules are broken, knowingly or unknowingly, the person stands to face serious criminal charges and may possibly have to return to prison. Click here to read more about probation violations.

White Collar Crimes
Many people are often unaware of what white collar crimes are, even if they have been accused of one. Simply put, white collar crimes are offenses that involve finances, business or corporations. These crimes, including embezzlement, fraud, forgery and more, are taken very seriously by the state and federal government. Click here to read more about white collar crimes.

Juvenile Crimes
When an underage teenager, child or young adult violates an area of the law, there are two options that a court must consider: to try the juvenile as a minor, or to try the juvenile as an adult. Depending on the offense, the minor may be facing consequences that will last a lifetime. Click here to read more about juvenile crimes.

Violent Crimes
Any crime against another person, including homicide, vehicular homicide, assault, and violent sexual acts, are very harshly prosecuted in court and will hold serious repercussions for those defendants who believe that their innocence is strong enough to defeat the prosecution. Click here to read more about violent crimes.

Murder and Manslaughter
Murder and manslaughter, two entirely separate offenses, are violent crimes against another person. Murder involves the intentional and premeditated killing of another person, while manslaughter generally involves the killing of another without the aforethought of harming this person. Click here to read more about murder and manslaughter .

Warrants
If you currently have a warrant out for your arrest, or if you have been trying to outrun a warrant for some time, it is important that you come to our firm to get this matter straightened out immediately. There will be consequences waiting for you when the warrant catches up to you if you do not take proactive action at once. Click here to read more about warrants.

Appeals
After a person has been convicted of an offense, they have the right to appeal the outcome if they have strong evidence that an event occurred during the trial that greatly affects the outcome of the case or if a bias on the jury has affected the outcome. It is important to have your attorney help you with your appeal. Click here to read more about appeals.

Expungements
At the end of your trial, after some time has passed, your criminal record may have the opportunity of being cleansed through expungement. Expungement is a legal process that allows an individual to clear their criminal record of minor offenses, which is especially helpful in juvenile cases. Click here to read more about expungement.

The quality and determination of your defense attorney cannot be undervalued. Many criminal cases get results based on the skill and trial ability of their defense attorney. We will fight for you every step of the way.

Contact a Chicago criminal lawyer from our firm at once if you are accused of a criminal offense.