by Anisa JordanMarch 6, 2017
How Do I Hire A DUI Court Appointed Attorney?
A court appointed attorney (aka public defender) is paid by the government and can represent criminal defendants facing jail time. If you cannot afford a lawyer for a DUI case, the court will appoint and pay for one. Unfortunately, you don’t get to choose the lawyer you get. To do this, you must ask the court for a court appointed lawyer and also provide information about your...Read Moreby Anisa JordanJanuary 30, 2017
Do Lawyers Care About their Clients?
Let’s face it, lawyers are the butt of many jokes. It’s OK. We understand – it’s fair game. It’s not easy – especially for defense lawyers – doing the unbiased, objective job that they have sworn to do. It can be an emotional ride. But, similar to doctors and counselors, lawyers do have to learn to step back and look at each case in a measured, professional manner. With that...Read Moreby Anisa JordanNovember 29, 2016
Rules of the Road
For many of us, it’s been years, maybe even decades, since we were first issued our driver’s license. Though we might remember some of what we learned when preparing to take our first driving test, most of us depend on practice and general experience to guide us through every day traffic. Unfortunately, that’s not always enough to keep drivers in Arlington Heights, Schaumburg, and...Read Moreby Anisa JordanNovember 13, 2016
Tackling Traffic Tickets
Traffic tickets can be an unforeseen burden for drivers everywhere. In Illinois, traffic tickets fines, court costs, and surcharges vary by violation and location and may additionally cost you points on your driving record. In the worst cases, you could have your license suspended or revoked all together, making life difficult for anyone who needs to commute. Although traffic tickets...Read Moreby Anisa JordanNovember 7, 2016
Clinton and Trump on Legal Issues
The 2016 presidential election has had so much media attention, but very little substance. Even the debates resorted more to mudslinging than political stances on issues. Being a law firm, we thought it would be helpful to provide a list of each candidate on hot legal issues. Pulled from several sources (CNBC, BBC, ProCon.org, USA Today and the Washington Post), we hope this can be a...Read Moreby Anisa JordanOctober 18, 2016
Could there be DUI Checkpoints in Wrigleyville?
Imagine local law enforcement stopping every car coming out of Wrigley Field after a Cubs playoff game, making drivers do sobriety tests. What do you think the percentage of DUI arrests would be? What would the ramifications be? This is an overwhelming thought, yet so is the number of intoxicated motorists after any sporting event, in any city. According to a Chicago area police...Read Moreby Anisa JordanOctober 17, 2016
Unforeseen Consequences of a DUI
We all know that a DUI has immediate consequences. There’s the fine you’ll have to pay, the potential for imprisonment, suspension or revocation of your driver’s license and dealing with the legal process of sorting it all out. It can be really difficult to deal with a DUI in the immediate time afterward, but what about in the future? How will a DUI affect your life months and years...Read Moreby Anisa JordanOctober 7, 2016
The Advantages of a Local Attorney Handling DUI Cases
Being arrested for driving under the influence is no small matter, and each instance is a bit different from the next. One thing all DUI cases have in common though, is the question, “What’s next?” It’s an important question to ask, given the potential consequences, but it’s not always easy to find answers without help. For an optimal outcome following a DUI arrest, invest in a law...Read Moreby Anisa JordanAugust 12, 2016
Can You Go To Jail For a Speeding Ticket? Arlington Heights Lawyer Anisa Jordan Discusses Speeding Ticket Consequences.
It’s just a speeding ticket, right? I can’t go to jail for speeding, I just pay the ticket and slow down, right? This is not necessarily true in all speeding ticket cases. When most people think of a speeding ticket, they don’t think they could go to jail or get a criminal record. Illinois has very tough laws against speeding that could not only result in an increase in your insurance...Read Moreby Anisa JordanJune 13, 2016
