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Facing Felony Charges?
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A felony conviction can end your career, strip your rights, and imprison you for years or decades. Don't face Illinois's court system alone. Our Chicago felony defense attorneys fight with everything they have to protect your freedom and your future.

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Illinois Felony Law โ€” What You're Facing

Illinois classifies felonies into six classes โ€” Class 4 (the least serious) through Class X (the most serious) โ€” with mandatory minimum sentences for many offenses. A felony conviction carries not only prison time and heavy fines, but also permanent collateral consequences: loss of voting rights while incarcerated, ineligibility for many jobs and professional licenses, inability to possess firearms, and immigration consequences for non-citizens. The stakes demand the best defense available.

Your Defense Begins at Arrest โ€” Don't Wait

The most critical decisions in a felony case happen in the first hours and days after arrest. What you say (or don't say) to police, whether bond is set appropriately, and how quickly your attorney begins building your defense all have enormous impact on the outcome. Our Chicago felony defense attorneys respond immediately, day or night, to protect your rights from the very first moment.

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Felony Cases We Defend

Our network of Chicago attorneys handles every variation of this case type. Call now or submit below for a free case review.

Class X Felonies

The most serious Illinois felonies โ€” 6 to 30 years mandatory โ€” including armed robbery and aggravated battery with a firearm.

Class 1 & 2 Felonies

Drug trafficking, residential burglary, aggravated DUI โ€” 4 to 15 years potential sentencing.

Class 3 & 4 Felonies

Theft over $500, aggravated assault, DUI causing injury โ€” 1 to 5 years potential sentencing.

Violent Crime Defense

Murder, manslaughter, assault, battery โ€” aggressive representation at every stage.

Drug Felony Defense

Possession with intent, manufacturing, and delivery of controlled substances.

Weapons Felonies

Unlawful use of a weapon, AUUW, and federal firearms charges in Chicago.

White Collar Crimes

Fraud, embezzlement, identity theft, and financial crimes โ€” complex defense strategies.

Federal Felony Defense

Cases prosecuted in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

Compensation You May Be Entitled To

Our attorneys fight for every category of damages available under Illinois law. Don't settle for less than you deserve.

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Charge reduction or case dismissal
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Avoiding mandatory minimum sentences
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Jury trial acquittal
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Probation instead of prison
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Record protection for future employment
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Protecting immigration status

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to the most common questions about your case โ€” then call us for a free, personalized consultation.

Say nothing to police beyond providing your name and identification. Invoke your right to an attorney immediately and do not answer any questions until your attorney is present. Call our attorneys right away โ€” we respond 24/7 and can be at your side within hours.
Misdemeanors carry sentences of up to 364 days in county jail. Felonies carry sentences of 1 year or more in state prison. Felony convictions also carry far more severe long-term consequences for employment, housing, professional licensing, and civil rights.
Yes โ€” in many cases. Plea negotiations, pre-trial diversion programs, and strong defense at trial can all result in reduced charges. Our attorneys explore every available avenue for charge reduction from day one of your case.
No. The Fifth Amendment guarantees your right not to testify, and the jury cannot draw a negative inference from your silence. Whether you should testify is a strategic decision made in close consultation with your attorney based on the specific facts of your case.

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