DuPage County Criminal Defense Attorney

Lawyers Defending Clients Charged With a Crime in Elmhurst, Oak Brook, Hinsdale and Cook County

Being arrested and charged with a crime is an experience most people are not familiar with. When you are facing criminal charges, you will probably be unsure about what laws you have allegedly violated, the punishments you may be facing, what your rights are, and how you should proceed. In these cases, you need a knowledgeable attorney on your side who will make sure that your rights are not violated and help you understand your best options for defense.

At Kathryn L. Harry & Associates, P.C., our team of skilled attorneys has over 25 years of experience, and we have litigated hundreds of criminal defense cases. With our knowledge of the law and understanding of criminal trials, we can help our clients successfully defend against criminal charges or negotiate plea agreements and reductions in charges.

Defending Against Illinois Criminal Charges

Our team works with clients throughout the Chicago area, including DuPage County, Cook County, Will County, Lake County, and Kane County. We provide legal help to clients facing a wide variety of misdemeanor and felony criminal charges, including:

• DUI, including driving while under the influence of drugs, commercial driver's license DUI, and possession or consumption of alcohol by a minor.
• Theft, including shoplifting, robbery, and burglary.
• White collar crimes, including credit card fraud, identity theft, forgery, and embezzlement.
• Drug crimes, including possession of a controlled substance, manufacture and delivery of drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, and drug trafficking.
• Weapons charges, including FOID card violations, unlawful possession or use of firearms, and use of a weapon when committing another crime.
• Sex crimes, including sexual assault, sexual abuse, prostitution, possession of child pornography, or public indecency.
• Offenses against people, including assault, battery, domestic violence, and stalking or harassment.
• Property crimes, including trespassing, arson, and damage to property.
• Juvenile crimes, including possession or use of a fake ID, retail theft, vandalism, and possession of alcohol by a minor.
• Child endangerment, including contributing to the delinquency of a minor and harboring a runaway.
• Disorderly conduct, including resisting arrest, obstruction of a police officer, and mob action.

Contact an Elmhurst Criminal Defense Lawyer

Criminal charges can affect every area of your life, including your personal relationships and your ability to find employment and a place to live. Our team can provide you with the representation you need to reach an ideal outcome in your case, and we can assist with the expungement and sealing of criminal records, misdemeanors, and certain felonies, helping you move on after closing this difficult chapter of your life.

Contact our Lombard criminal defense attorneys today at 630-472-9700 to schedule a free consultation and case evaluation. We serve clients in Wheaton, Downers Grove, Hinsdale, Western Springs, Clarendon Hills, and surrounding areas.