Criminal Defense and Civil Forfeiture Representation
Edward Johnson & Associates, P.C. represents individuals facing criminal charges and civil forfeiture actions in Chicago and throughout Illinois. Our firm focuses on serious criminal matters, asset seizures, and record-clearing proceedings, providing clear guidance and strategic defense at every stage of the case.
When your freedom, property, or future is on the line, having a defense team that understands how prosecutors build cases and where they are vulnerable matters.
Criminal Defense and Related Legal Matters We Handle
Our practice includes representation in a wide range of criminal and forfeiture-related cases, including:
- Weapons Charges: Unlawful use of a weapon (UUW), aggravated UUW, and firearm offenses
- State and Federal Criminal Defense: Representation in complex felony cases
- Violent Crimes: Murder, manslaughter, and other serious allegations
- DUI Charges: First-time and repeat DUI cases, including felony DUI
- Drug Charges: Possession, distribution, and conspiracy allegations
- Criminal and Civil Asset Forfeiture: Challenging the seizure of cash, vehicles, and property
- Orders of Protection: Representing clients seeking or contesting protective orders
- Expungement: Clearing eligible criminal records
How These Practice Areas Work Together
Many criminal cases involve more than one legal issue. A single arrest may lead to multiple charges, asset seizures, or administrative consequences that extend beyond the courtroom.
This page serves as an overview of the firm’s criminal defense practice. Each linked practice area page provides more detailed information about specific charges, procedures, and defense considerations. Reviewing those pages can help you better understand the legal issues involved in your case and the options available to you.
A Defense Approach Focused on Preparation and Accountability
Facing criminal charges or forfeiture actions can be overwhelming. Law enforcement and prosecutors often move quickly, while deadlines and procedural rules work against unrepresented individuals.At Edward Johnson & Associates, P.C., clients are treated with respect and without judgment. Every person is presumed innocent, and every case is approached with careful preparation, attention to detail, and a commitment to protecting constitutional rights.
Our goal is not to make promises, but to provide honest guidance, challenge the government’s case, and pursue the strongest defense available under the law.
State and Federal Criminal Defense
Do not let a criminal charge ruin your life. We do not want you going to court unprepared and outmanned.
Our law firm has proven their success in beating cases for Murder, Aggravated UUW, Felony DUI, Drug conspiracy.
Criminal and Civil Asset Forfeiture
Our attorneys are experts in civil and criminal asset cash money forfeiture law.
If the government has seized your assets due to a forfeiture law, call us and hire an expert lawyer to get your cash money back!