Will County Criminal Defense Lawyer

Recognized as a leading Will Country criminal defense lawyer, attorney Steven R. Hunter provides personalized attention to help the accused seek justice. Call us today at (312) 466-9466 to explore your criminal defense options.

Have you been unjustly accused of a crime in Will County? For yourself or for a loved one, do you want to get a good outcome on your Will County criminal case? If so, our law office is here to help.

Good Legal Representation Makes a Big Difference

Don't go it alone. Just as you wouldn't try to diagnose medical symptoms without enlisting the advice of a medical expert, it is unwise to try to craft your own criminal defense from scratch.

The reality is that every Will County criminal case is unique, and the most effective tactics for getting a good result in criminal court require good counsel. Without a good attorney, justice may not be served. For that reason, we believe that each and every client deserves highly-personalized attention from an experienced Will County criminal defense lawyer.

At the Law Office of Steven R. Hunter, we not only understand what defenses are available to Will County criminal defendants, but we have experience fighting and winning on behalf of our Will County clients using those defenses. By contacting us at (312) 466-9466, you'll quickly get an understanding of how we can help you with your case.

Useful Will County Criminal Defense Resources

No matter what criminal charge you might be facing in Will County, it is imperative that you are armed with the facts on what your rights and responsibilities are. Our offices offer representation for any type of Will County criminal case. The resources below provide an overview of our Will County criminal defense services and provide other helpful information for you and your family as you navigate the Will County justice system:

• Will County DUI Cases -- If you or a loved one is facing DUI charges in Will County, it is important to be armed with the information about what next steps you should take. We defend clients charged with Will County DUI.
• Will County Domestic Violence Cases -- Domestic relations cases are common in Will County. Our domestic violence attorneys can advocate for you through every step of the process.
• Will County Criminal Court -- If you have been summoned to court in Will County, your hearing will be at one of several Will County Criminal Courthouses. More information about the courthouse locations, hours, and policies can be found here.
• Will County Criminal Records Search -- Criminal records are stored by the Will County court system and are available to the public. If you are looking to search Will County criminal records, there are several ways to do so.
• Will County Criminal Court Records Expungement and Sealing -- Don't let a criminal record make your life more difficult. If you have a recorded Will County arrest or conviction, you may be eligible to wipe that record clean by filing a petition for expungement or sealing.
• Will County DUI Evaluation Centers -- Every Illinois resident convicted of DUI must submit to an alcohol and drug evaluation. If you have been assigned by a judge to undergo a DUI evaluation in Will County, there are a number of options available to you.
• Will County DUI Treatment Centers -- It is not uncommon to receive alcohol or substance abuse counseling as part of a sentence for a Will County DUI conviction. Your DUI criminal defense lawyer will work with you and advocate on your behalf in court to ensure that the program assigned to you is the fairest option and the best fit for you. There are roughly twenty DUI treatment centers in Will County that offer a varying scope of services.
• Will County Domestic Battery Charges -- Don't let a Will County domestic battery conviction become a permanent stain on your record. There is more than one way to fight a domestic violence prosecution, and with the help of an experienced Will County criminal defense attorney, you can choose the one that is right for you and will maximize your chance of a victory when your court date arrives.
• Will County Order of Protection Legal Advice -- Being falsely accused of violating an order of protection in Will County is a difficult situation that needs to be handled correctly. Fortunately, good evidence, strong facts and a smart legal strategy can result in a dismissal of the charges.

Arrested in Will County?

The local police, Will County Sherrif's department and Illinois State Police are very active in policing crime and making arrests. As evidence of Will County's active criminal enforcement, here is just one day's sampling of notable arrests in Will County on May 24, 2017, as recorded by the The Herald News based on local police reports. These Will County arrests occurred in Plainfield, Mokena, Ford Heights, Romeoville, Joliet, Lockport, Crete, Frankfort, Tinley Park, Dolton, Crest Hill, Bolingbrook, South Wilmington, and New Lenox — all on a Wednesday:

• aggravated battery
• aggravated battery and resisting arrest
• aggravated battery, resisting arrest and obstructing justice
• aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol (multiple arrests)
• aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol and driving with a suspended license
• auto theft, burglary and possession of burglary tools
• burglary and possession of burglary tools
• delivery of drugs
• delivery of marijuana
• delivery of marijuana and aggravated fleeing from police
• delivery of marijuana and drug possession
• domestic battery (multiple)
• domestic battery
• driving with a suspended license
• drug possession (multiple)
• forgery
• fraud
• making a false police report
• marijuana trafficking, delivery of marijuana and marijuana possession
• obstructing justice
• possession of a firearm by a felon
• residential burglary, theft and possession of a firearm by a felon
• theft and shoplifting
• violating an order of protection (multiple)

Have you been charged in Will County with any of these crimes, or other criminal charges? Our Will County criminal defense attorneys are called on to help Will County criminal defendants who are arrested for these charges and many others.

For those who are arrested in Will County, the biggest and most important decision you make that will determine your ultimate fate is choosing a good criminal defense lawyer and finding the best attorney for your case. As you work through that decision, please contact us at (312) 466-9466 for our perspective on your Will County case.

Hiring a Good Will County Criminal Defense Attorney

We can't say it too many times. Don't try to fight your Will County criminal case alone. It is always better to contact a knowledgeable Will County criminal attorney with years of experience under his belt.

The Will County criminal court system can be complicated and overwhelming. If you want the best chance at beating the charges, it is best to find a talented, trustworthy and hard-working Will County criminal defense lawyer -- with a verifiable track record of aggressively defending criminal defendants.

At the Law Offices of Steven R. Hunter, we fight cases for defendants facing a variety of charges, from misdemeanors to felonies. We handle all Will County criminal charges, including DUI, Domestic Battery, drug charges, theft, and others. No matter what charge you've been arrested for in Will County, you can be confident that our offices have defended another defendant for the same thing -- and won. We are in court day in and day out advocating on behalf of our clients to make sure that justice is served.

We can handle any Will County criminal case. We will work with criminal defendants in any and all Will County cities, villages, townships and communities, including but not limited to: Aurora, Beecher, Bolingbrook, Braceville, Braidwood, Channahon, Coal City, Crest Hill, Crete, Crystal Lawns, Diamond, Elwood, Fairmont, Frankfort, Frankfort Square, Godley, Goodings Grove, Homer Glen, Ingalls Park, Joliet, Lakewood Shores, Lemont, Lockport, Manhattan, Minooka, Mokena, Monee, Naperville, New Lenox, Orland Park, Park Forest, Peotone, Plainfield, Preston Heights, Rockdale, Romeoville, Sauk Village, Shorewood, Steger, Symerton, Tinley Park, University Park, Villages, Willowbrook, Wilmington, and Woodridge.

A quick consultation will let you know if we are the right defense lawyers for your situation. Give us a call at (312) 466-9466 to start the conversation.