Skokie Criminal Defense Lawyer

When you are facing criminal charges in Skokie, there is no time to hesitate – you need to act quickly to contact an experienced criminal defense attorney. Calling a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible after being arrested and charged with a crime can improve your chances of having the case resolved in your favor. At the Law Offices of Jonathan Minkus, our Skokie criminal defense lawyer has spent more than three decades aggressively advocating for those in Skokie who need him most, and is ready to fight for you.

Our Criminal Defense Practice Areas

The Law Offices of Jonathan Minkus has experience in a wide range of types of criminal law, and can represent you no matter how minor or severe your charges may appear. Our attorney has experience in:

• Violent crimes, including assault and battery, theft, burglary, domestic violence, homicide, and manslaughter;
• Drug crimes;
• Misdemeanor offenses;
• Traffic crimes, including DUI crimes; and
• Juvenile defenses.

The list above is not inclusive; if you are facing criminal charges for a crime that you do not see listed above, give us a call anyway – our attorney is here to advocate for you. If we cannot help you, we can refer you to an attorney who can.

The Consequences of Being Convicted of a Crime in Skokie

There is a reason that you need a skilled attorney when you are charged with a crime in Skokie: being convicted of a crime can have serious consequences. These consequences may potentially include:

• Jail, prison time, or both;
• A large fine;
• Court fees;
• Restitution;
• Community service;
• Mandatory attendance at a drug or alcohol education class;
• Rehabilitation;
• Revocation of a driver’s license or professional license; and
• A permanent mark on your criminal record.

A strike against you on your criminal record has a whole separate host of consequences, including challenges finding employment and housing, getting a volunteer position that you want, or even applying for a higher education program. If you have children, this could affect your ability to have custody of them.

Why Choose the Law Offices of Jonathan Minkus

When you contact the Law Offices of Jonathan Minkus, our experienced criminal defense lawyer, and our entire legal team, works hard to avoid a conviction – we want you to be able to walk away with a verdict of innocent if possible. In order to protect your best interests, we gather evidence, negate evidence presented by the prosecution, have evidence withheld when possible, file motions with the intent of protecting your constitutional rights, and negotiate with the prosecution to strike a plea bargain when appropriate. We are not intimidated by litigation, and will aggressively defend you in a courtroom.

Attorney Jonathan Minkus has been defending those facing criminal charges in Illinois for more than 33 years. He is an award-winning attorney, and is passionate about what he does. If you are looking for a law firm that will put your best interests first, and is experienced, skilled, and compassionate, call the Law Offices of Jonathan Minkus today. We care about you!