by Anisa JordanJanuary 28, 2020
Scott’s Law: The “Move Over” law in Illinois gets an update in 2020
Why Did Scott’s Law Start in Illinois? Scott’s Law, or as it is commonly known to drivers, the “Move Over” law, is not a new law (625 ILCS 5/11-907). Scott’s Law was enacted in response to the death of a Chicago Fire Department medic Scott Gillen of the Chicago Fire Department. The driver who hit Gillen was traveling in the lane right next to where his emergency vehicle was parked...Read Moreby Anisa JordanNovember 19, 2019
Firm Announcements for 2020
The Jordan Law Firm’s Mission Statement is “To provide quality, individualized legal representation and to effect change within the community through education and service.” To that end, I would like to make two major announcements! On January 7th, The Jordan Law Firm YouTube Channel will launch! This will be your number one resource for news and information regarding Illinois laws that...Read Moreby Anisa JordanDecember 5, 2017
Shoplifting Consequences in Chicago
Shoplifting in Chicago If you have an urge to take merchandise that does not belong to you while shopping in a Chicago store, you better not. It would be wise to rethink that idea and put the item back on the shelf. Retail theft is an attempt to take something from a store without paying for it. The crime may seem innocent, but it can cause huge problems for those convicted. In the...Read Moreby Anisa JordanNovember 24, 2017
Firm Updates for January 2018
On November 16th, 2017 The Jordan Law Firm celebrated its second anniversary and Attorney Anisa Jordan celebrated 8 years as an attorney on November 5th, 2017. As the firm enters its third year I am excited to announce some upcoming changes beginning in January of 2018: We are happy to announce that in addition to our criminal, dui and traffic practice the firm will begin accepting...Read Moreby Anisa JordanOctober 31, 2017
Celebrate Responsibly on Halloween
Halloween is a night of fun and frights, but it an also can be a night on which things get out of control, mistakes are made, and the authorities get involved. Law enforcement officials often report seeing an increase in criminal activity on October 31st, and for this reason they are often on heightened alert at this time of the year. As cited in an article on Reolink.com, the...Read Moreby Anisa JordanOctober 3, 2017
Changes to Cook County Bond Court
Changes in the Cook County Bail System Bail is a judge-imposed monetary fee with which defendants in criminal defense cases are released from custody(jail) until their trial. After providing the court with the specified fee, a defendant can leave jail and return to court at the designated trial date. The money is given back to the defendant after the case is over. A judge will...Read Moreby Anisa JordanSeptember 27, 2017
Statutory Summary Suspension Procedures
Attorney Anisa Jordan was asked by the Illinois State Bar Association Traffic Law and Courts Section Council to give a quick overview to new lawyers about how to handle a client’s case when charged with a DUI and suspension of the client’s driver’s license. Uploaded by ISBAlawyer on 2017-09-05. Read Moreby Anisa JordanSeptember 8, 2017
The Jordan Law Firm Goes the Extra Mile
How much do attorneys care about their clients? At The Jordan Law Firm, it’s all about going the extra mile. Attorney Anisa Jordan asks the questions that others won’t. Here’s a great example. Early in 2017 the firm had a client charged with both Aggravated Speeding and Reckless Driving; both offenses carrying a maximum of 1 year in jail. Because of the client’s background and the...Read Moreby Anisa JordanJuly 22, 2017
Why Should I Hire an Attorney?
If you just received a DUI or a speeding ticket, you might feel that you are between a rock and a hard place – you know you need solid legal representation to win your case or lessen your consequences. However, you might not have the means to hire an attorney. However, the cost of not hiring a lawyer can be even higher, and have more personal effect on your life – fines, license...Read Moreby Anisa JordanJune 7, 2017
