When your freedom, your license, and your future are on the line, hiring just any DUI attorney is a mistake. In Illinois, especially in Chicago and the surrounding counties, DUI laws are not only strict, they are applied differently depending on the courthouse, the judge, and even the individual prosecutors. …
We are trial-tested criminal defense attorneys who stand in courtrooms day in and day out, ready to fight for clients facing serious charges. Obstruction of justice under Illinois law is no different. When prosecutors accuse someone of interfering with investigations, tampering with evidence, or lying to law enforcement, they are …
If you’re asking this question, you already know you’re being watched. Maybe you’ve been contacted by a federal agent, subpoenaed before a grand jury, or you’ve heard through the grapevine that your name has come up in an investigation. Here’s the bottom line: if the feds are circling, you need …
As an experienced Chicago criminal defense attorney, we don’t back down when police use social media against our clients. We attack that evidence, looking hard for constitutional violations, authentication errors, or misinterpretation. Social media posts often become central to federal investigations, and prosecutors love using them. But we know exactly …
When your freedom is on the line, nothing matters more than having the right criminal defense lawyer in your corner. We know how high the stakes are—your job, your reputation, your future—and we take that seriously. You don’t need a lawyer who plays it safe. You need someone who fights …
For many people in Chicago, a criminal record continues to cause harm long after a case is over. Even if charges were dropped or you were never convicted, your record may still show an arrest. Employers, landlords, and licensing boards often check criminal histories, and one incident can limit your …
Federal drug trafficking charges are very serious. When the feds come after you, they’re bringing serious manpower, resources, and a goal to lock you up for a long time. But make no mistake, we don’t back down from federal prosecutors. At Edward Johnson & Associates, we fight these cases aggressively …
When someone is accused of a crime, the pressure from law enforcement can be overwhelming. We’ve worked with clients across Chicago who were manipulated into making statements they later regretted. Police officers are legally allowed to lie during interrogations in Illinois. That means they can tell you that they have …
Many of our clients are shocked to learn they can be arrested for DUI even when taking medications legally prescribed by their doctors. But under Illinois law, you absolutely can. Prosecutors don’t care if your medication came from a pharmacy or a street corner—if they think it impaired your ability …
If you’re arrested in Chicago for Unlawful Use of a Weapon (UUW), you need to understand exactly what you’re up against. Law enforcement will not do you any favors. Prosecutors are trained to treat gun cases seriously. From the moment you’re charged, the system is stacked against you. But this …