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Criminal Law

Chicago Advocate Legal, NFP handles a wide range of criminal matters, including traffic offenses, driving under the influence, misdemeanors, felonies, and weapons charges. Our attorneys are prepared to negotiate, litigate, or take a case to trial.

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Chicago Advocate Legal, NFP is an established nonprofit law firm that has served Chicago for more than 10 years. We provide strategic, trial-ready representation with clear fees and affordable payment options, explained in full before representation begins.

Traffic Offenses

Traffic & License Matters

Representation for traffic tickets, reckless driving charges, and license suspension or revocation hearings.

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DUI Defense

Driving Under the Influence

Defense for first offense and repeat DUI charges, including statutory summary suspension hearings, from arrest through trial.

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Misdemeanor Defense

Misdemeanor Charges

Representation for Class A, B, and C misdemeanor charges in Cook County, from arraignment through trial.

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Felony Defense

Felony Charges

Strategic defense for Class 4 through Class X felony charges, from investigation and pretrial motions through trial.

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Weapons Charges

Weapons & Firearms Charges

Defense for unlawful use of a weapon, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, and other firearms-related charges.

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Trial Representation

Prepared for Trial

Our attorneys have trial experience dating to 2020 and are prepared to evaluate evidence, litigate motions, negotiate, or proceed to a bench or jury trial.

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Fees and Payment Options

Chicago Advocate Legal, NFP is a paid nonprofit law firm. Nonprofit status does not mean that representation is free. Fees vary by charge class and case complexity and are explained in full during your consultation, before representation begins.

Minor Traffic / Ordinance

$1,500
Base attorney fee
Initial payment$750
Monthly payment$250

Serious Traffic / License

$2,500
Base attorney fee
Initial payment$1,000
Monthly payment$300

Class B or C Misdemeanor

$2,500
Base attorney fee
Initial payment$1,000
Monthly payment$300

Class A Misdemeanor

$4,000
Base attorney fee
Initial payment$1,500
Monthly payment$400

Misdemeanor DUI

$5,000
Base attorney fee
Initial payment$2,500
Monthly payment$500

Felony DUI

$10,000
Base attorney fee
Initial payment$3,500
Monthly payment$500

Class 4 Felony

$7,500
Base attorney fee
Initial payment$2,500
Monthly payment$500

Class 3 Felony

$10,000
Base attorney fee
Initial payment$3,500
Monthly payment$600

Class 2 Felony

$12,500
Base attorney fee
Initial payment$4,000
Monthly payment$750

Class 1 Felony

$15,000
Base attorney fee
Initial payment$5,000
Monthly payment$1,000

Class X Felony

$20,000
Base attorney fee
Initial payment$7,500
Monthly payment$1,250

Homicide

$30,000+
Base attorney fee, starting at
Initial paymentStarting at $12,500
Monthly paymentStarting at $2,000

Figures above are base attorney fees by charge class. Your exact fee depends on the specific facts of your case and is set during your consultation.

Trial-related costs

Trial preparation — misdemeanor, traffic, or DUI$5,000
Trial preparation — Class 3 or 4 felony$7,500
Trial preparation — Class 1 or 2 felony$10,000
Trial preparation — Class X felony$15,000
Trial preparation — murder or attempted murderStarting at $20,000
Each day of jury or bench trial$5,000/day
Trial deposit — Class 2, 1, X, or murder charges (3 days of trial)$15,000
Experts, subpoenas, and outside testing or forensicsCase-by-case

Trial preparation, expert witnesses, subpoenas, outside testing, and each day of trial may involve fees in addition to the base attorney fee shown above. Fees are subject to change based on actual costs and are reviewed with you in advance.

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Every case is different. Start your intake to discuss your charges, your options, and a payment plan that works for you.

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