State criminal defense attorneys in Chicago
Experienced Illinois law firm protecting your rights
When you were charged with a crime, you need an experienced Illinois criminal attorney who will fight aggressively to defend your rights. The law office of Stephen F. Hall focuses on criminal defense and I’ve tried many cases at the state and federal levels.
Facing criminal charges turned your life upside down. Just being accused of a crime cost to your job and strain relations with your family and community. During this difficult process, we treat you like a person rather than a criminal. Will explain to you what’s going on at every step and more carefully to understand every detail of your case. We will investigate the facts, Analyze the prosecution’s case, and work to get you the best possible outcome. And, above all else, we will defend your rights.
Our trustworthy services
Our state criminal defense attorneys can help you out with a variety of charges. We offer free consultations and payment plans, so there is no reason not to reach out to us for assistance.
We can help you with your cases that involve:
Misdemeanors vs Felonies
While misdemeanors are less serious criminal offenses, they can significantly impact your life. The penalties may involve fines, jail time, or both. Although misdemeanors are less serious than felony cases, a class a misdemeanor can still have a fine of up to $2500 and a jail sentence of up to one year.
The felony designation is reserved for more serious crimes, like offenses involving violence, weapons violations, and drugs. Felony charges can also be leveled for white-collar crimes, such as theft, embezzlement, and fraud. The severity of the charge is indicated with a, with class X being the most severe. These cases are the most serious and require an attorney that is equally serious about your defense.
While we are always prepared to take a case to trial, one of our goals in representing you will be to attempt to convince the States Attorney to downgrade charges from felonies to less severe felonies or to misdemeanors whenever possible.