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At Edward Johnson & Associates, we have built our reputation on fighting relentlessly for people accused of crimes in Chicago and throughout the Chicagoland area. Shoplifting charges may seem minor to some, but they can destroy your record, cost you your job, and leave you with a permanent criminal conviction. …
At Edward Johnson & Associates, we fight every case as if our client’s future depends on it—because it does. When you are charged with a crime in Illinois, the prosecution will be relentless, and so are we. A criminal case is not the time to take chances or hope the …
At Edward Johnson & Associates, we have seen how a sex offense accusation can permanently alter the course of a person’s life. Once convicted, the punishment does not end with the jail sentence or probation. The real impact begins after release when the individual’s name appears on the Illinois Sex …
At Edward Johnson & Associates, we have stood beside countless clients falsely accused of sexual assault across Illinois. These cases destroy reputations, tear apart families, and threaten a person’s freedom before a single piece of evidence is examined. A false accusation can turn your life upside down overnight, and the …
At Edward Johnson & Associates, we fight every day for people accused of theft-related crimes across Chicago and the surrounding Chicagoland area. Many of our clients come to us confused about what separates theft, burglary, and robbery. Each charge carries distinct penalties and requires a different defense strategy. Understanding the …
At Edward Johnson & Associates, we have built our reputation in Chicago courtrooms by fighting relentlessly for our clients and outthinking the prosecution at every turn. Federal money laundering charges are among the most aggressively prosecuted crimes in Illinois and carry devastating penalties. Prosecutors often try to connect legitimate business …
At Edward Johnson & Associates, we fight every DUI case as if our own freedom were on the line. When police pull someone over and demand a breathalyzer test, that moment can change everything. The pressure, the flashing lights, the officer’s commands — it’s easy to make a decision without …
At Edward Johnson & Associates, we fight for our clients with focus, intensity, and precision. When prosecutors try to use a person’s past against them, we don’t back down. Prior DUI convictions in Illinois can drastically increase the penalties in a new case, and we understand how to challenge every …
As Chicago criminal defense lawyers, we know an order of protection is more than just paperwork; it is a weapon the prosecution can use to box clients in and strip them of basic rights. Once issued, these orders can restrict contact with family, remove a person from their home, and …
As Chicago criminal defense lawyers, we know federal drug prosecutions carry a heavy punch. For non-citizens, the consequences reach far beyond prison time or fines. A federal drug conviction can destroy immigration status, trigger deportation, and shut the door on ever becoming a U.S. citizen. Prosecutors use the Controlled Substances …