Defending the Constitutional Rights of individuals involved with Traffic Offenses.

Specialize as the firm's attorney on trial strategy and negotiation for criminal and traffic matters; Handle driver reinstatement hearings before the Illinois Secretary of State.

Responsibilities include: -Client Development-Representation of DUI, criminal, and traffic clients-Representation before the Secretary of State for license reinstatements-Negotiation with state and administrative agencies

Responsibilities include: -Retaining new clients in the areas of criminal law, traffic law, civil litigation, and Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy cases. -Skilled in Bestcase-Attend 341 meetings of creditors

-Felony traffic prosecutor and assistant attorney in the civil division -Managed two junior assistant state's attorneys in traffic court while handling a felony caseload -Worked in the civil division of the State's Attorney's Office for over a year in a number of areas including zoning, property taxes, and Freedom of Information Act requests, requiring intimate knowledge of the Illinois Compiled Statutes EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS -Represented the State of Illinois in hearings dealing with license suspensions as a result of driving under the influence offenses-Entrusted by the State in numerous other court proceedings dealing with motions and sentencing hearings, including felony offenses-Legal liaison for the Tazewell County Zoning Board of Appeals on issues involving variances and special use permits -Acquired a working knowledge of Illinois evidentiary rules, code of civil procedure, and code of criminal procedure through a wide-range of courtroom experiences -Has extensive experience reviewing and indicting felony cases in front of grand juries -Represented Tazewell County by filing complaints and holding hearings for vehicle forfeiture matters arising out of Driving While License Suspended/Revoked offenses and DUIs

-Drafted briefs, memoranda, motions, and client letters for firm partners on a number of issues, including bankruptcy, labor law, and tort claims -Entrusted by a managing partner with drafting a lengthy memorandum defending our client's position in a complicated employment dispute with a civilian servant