Chicago Felony Crimes Attorney

Facing a felony charge?

If you become informed that you are being investigated for the commission of a felony, or you are charged with the commission of a felony, it is vital to secure the assistance of a Chicago felony defense lawyer to protect your rights. A felony is a serious crime with a penalty of 1 year or more in prison, although in some cases probation may be possible, with many felony convictions on your record, it is likely that probation is not possible. An experienced Chicago criminal defense lawyer from the Law Offices of Michael P. Schmiege understands the felony process, law enforcement and prosecutorial methods and will explore all avenues of defense in your issue. The firm also serves the areas of Cicero, Berwyn and Evanston.

Felony Crime Defense Lawyer in Chicago

It is important to have a seasoned criminal defense lawyer who is skilled in investigation, weighing and presenting evidence, DNA analysis, crime scene preservation, accident reconstruction, and the use of expert witnesses, to name a few. The criminal defense team from the firm knows each case is unique, will answer all questions fully, to keep a client fully informed of progress and has fighting for your freedom as the first priority. Whether the charge is armed robbery, vehicular manslaughter, a drug crime or a sex crime, the Illinois justice system and procedures can be very intimidating to an individual, so a criminal defense lawyer from the firm will fight aggressively for your acquittal.

While negotiation is an important skill for a criminal defense lawyer during plea bargaining, being a skilled trial lawyer is imperative. A prosecutor who knows your criminal defense lawyer to be aggressive in the courtroom is very often more amenable to a fair resolution. Contact the Law Offices of Michael P. Schmiege for a free and confidential consultation with a felony charge defense lawyer regarding your case. The legal defense team at the firm is prepared to protect your rights.

Contact a Chicago felony crime attorney from the Law Offices of Michael P. Schmiege who will assist you to fight aggressively in the defense of felony charges in the Chicago area.